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To enhance the economic environment in the Washington County, Ohio region through leadership and collaborative, innovative partnerships to retain existing jobs, recruit new companies and redevelop sites in order to provide a growing, vibrant economy.
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Why we would support Economic Development Planning in Belpre?
Our Board of Directors will vote next week whether or not to co-sponsor the financing and creation of an Belpre Economic Development Plan. The question I have been asked most regarding the proposal is, “Why does Belpre need an economic development plan to begin with?” Simply put, the city’s aims for plan draft and execution […]
As if on queue, we have a speculative utility case on our hands
Letter to Marietta City Council Re 7N Prjt 8-7-19 A project that was theorized back in 2015 or 16, went dormant, and suddenly became the recipient of a significant grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A 1.3 million dollar sewer line install miraculously got $975K in grant funding. Awesome right. Well, kind of. […]
We don’t do spec in Washington County. So now what?
Lately i’ve been grappling with the realities of the environment in which I live and work. For the last two years I’ve tried to lead and push our community in the direction I have seen other communities move, and find success. Admittedly, I have not spent much time in struggling/economically stagnant communities, but I ventured […]
Upcoming Events
August 27th SeOPA Board Meeting
August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm