APEG Prosperity Plan offers rare opportunity for region to work in concert
Over the last few weeks our regional partner organization, the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG) has undertaken the task of drafting a plan for growth. Throughout the state, there […]
The wave of Priority Based Budgeting is coming
As a former local gov. staffer in NC and a degree holder in public administration, I can hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of priority based budgeting taking root […]
JobsOhio 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Plan
For those unaware, JobsOhio is the economic development arm of our great state. JobsOhio is the mechanism for grant allocation and business assistance via the state liquor taxes. APEG is […]
When the results of the survey don’t “feel” right?
I read an article in the paper this week where one of our local elected leaders indicated there was some discrepancy between the results of a recent survey and the […]
Downtown Economic Plan Committee Seeks Community Input
To take Downtown Marietta Survey, click here! Downtown Planning is happening within the City of Marietta! During the first week of February (1st and 2nd) the Enrich Marietta Team, a […]
We need to start asking, “What evidence do you base that assumption off of?”
Evidence based decision making…….it’s critical. I can tell you that I am scared to death of making gut based decisions. You should be scared of your own gut as well. […]
“If you do not have that, you do not have a site”
A consultant came to a group of legislators and economic developers and preached to the choir. For many it was probably the first time they had ever given thought to […]
Looking to 2019 and beyond
We spent quite a bit of time this year refining our scope of work, examining the areas where we can make the most impact, and considered the larger needs of […]
Opportunity Zones Frequently Asked Questions……and where our zone is?
Q. What is an Opportunity Zone? A. An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Localities qualify as […]
We opened a shop in Belpre………here’s why
When I first arrived back in the valley after a few years away, I was quickly whisked into a committee of concerned and eager citizens from the Belpre Chamber. The […]