Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

OVRDC is a regional partnership dedicated to the development of Southern Ohio. We coordinate federal, state and local resources to serve members from twelve counties.

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Latest News

November 22, 2024

Greetings from OVRDC Executive Director Stephanie Gilbert As we approach the holiday season, I would like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the individuals, organizations, and community members who have made 2024 such a year of growth, collaboration, and progress for our region. I especially want to express my gratitude […]

November 20, 2024

OVRDC and Mobility Managers Hosting Free CARFIT Inspection Event for Mature Drivers in Gallipolis Coming up on Thursday, December 12, 2024, OVRDC and regional mobility managers will host a CARFIT free-inspection event for senior drivers at the Gallia County Senior Center, located at 1165 State Route 160, in Gallipolis from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. […]

November 15, 2024

Now is Time to Add Transportation Projects to the OVRDC Regional Transportation Priority List For the next two months, OVRDC is asking for counties, cities, villages, and non-profits to add your future transportation projects to the regional priority project list. Every two years, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Improvement Program […]

November 4, 2024

OVRDC, Buckeye Hills Regional Council and Ohio University faculty Andie Walla will host an online media training and Q&A for our ACG program project participants and community partners on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Details below! Tips for Sharing Community Stories with OU Professor Andi Walla Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-qsrz0oHNEkpRVR5dA6onhLyUx2kolT […]

October 24, 2024

Cole and Grooms Chosen to Represent Our Region The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named two emerging leaders from the OVRDC region to participate in this year’s Appalachian Leadership Institute. Scioto county native Eli Cole, OVRDC Development Specialist, and Pike County Tourism Development Director Chandler Grooms, will participate in the 2024-2025 leadership class, meeting others from […]