Appalachian Ohio's Three Regions
The Appalachian Ohio region has a wealth of resources for prospective businesses, residents, and visitors. The area is comprised of a labor force that is educated, affordable, and maintains a hard work ethic. Many local governments interested in more regional development work with new businesses to spark economic growth in their area. The beautiful surroundings and southern Ohio hospitality make Appalachian Ohio a wonderful place to work, live, and visit.

We invite you to discover the unique attributes and opportunities available in each county of our region. Click here to see what each county can offer you.
East Central Region
East Central Ohio Home Page
  Contact:
Lisa Duvall
Governor's Regional
Economic Development Representative
2146 Southgate Parkway
Cambridge, OH 43725-3082
Phone: (740) 439-2263 Fax: (740) 439-1524
lduvall@odod.state.oh.us

Region 10 Development Profile
  More than 12,000 workers commute to jobs outside this region each day, according to the 1990 Census. Many say they would prefer to work closer to home. The region includes Holmes, Coschocton, Muskingum, Tuscarawas, Belmont, Harrison, Columbiana, Jefferson, Carroll and Guernsey counties.
 
Southeast Region
Southeast Home Page
  Contact:
Christie Mash
Governor's Regional
Economic Development Representative
308 Front St.
Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: (740) 373-5150 Fax: (740) 373-2984
Cmash@odod.state.oh.us

Region 11 Development Profile
  This eight-county region has 255,000 residents. The region includes Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington counties. The work force includes 112,500 people with 6,900 people looking for work.
 
Southern Region
Southern Home Page
  Contact:
Ronda Kinnamon
Governor's Regional
Economic Development Representative
15 North Paint St, Suite 102
Chillicothe, OH 45601-3116
Phone: (740) 775-0612 Fax: (740) 775-0604
rkinnamon@odod.state.oh.us

Region 7 Development Profile
  This region borders three metropolitan areas - Columbus, Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia. Counties in the region include Brown, Highland, Ross, Pike, Adams, Scioto, Jackson, Vinton, Gallia and Lawrence.
 
 
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