What does the future hold for Southeast Ohio? What do economic prosperity and resilience look like for those who live here? Buckeye Hills Regional Council is hosting a series of community conversations on these topics and more this February and March.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional is responsible for working with local leaders and residents to draft and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that encompasses Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. This latest version of the CEDS, which looks ahead to 2025-2030, is titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan.
“The workshops we’re hosting for Buckeye Hills Forward will provide the opportunity for individuals, local officials, private industry, and other stakeholders to have meaningful conversations about efforts that best serve economic development and improve the quality of life in our region,” said BHRC Development Director Sam Miller.
The public is invited to learn more and register at buckeyehills.org/forward to attend one of the workshops below. All workshops will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- February 13: Morgan County – Twin City Opera House, 15 West Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
- February 15: Meigs County – The Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH 45760
- February 20: Athens County – Ohio University Innovation Center, 340 West State Street, Room 103, Athens, OH 45701
- February 22: Hocking County – Logan Theater, 86 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138
- February 26: Perry County – Perry County Job & Family Services, 5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, OH 43764
- February 29: Monroe County – Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH 43797
- March 4: Noble County – OSU Extension Office, 46049 Marietta Road, Suite 2, Caldwell, OH 43724
- March 7: Washington County – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750
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Questions regarding Buckeye Hills Forward should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.