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

Media Training: Tips for Sharing Community Stories (online)

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 […]

October 24, 2024

Jacob Taylor has joined OVRDC as the Transportation Planning Specialist. Jacob previously worked for OVRDC and the Scioto County Engineer’s Office and his previous experience with data collection, Geographic Information System (GIS) software and project documentation and research will be valuable skills to enhance the economic and community development work of the planning commission. His […]

October 21, 2024

OVRDC Issues RFP for Transportation Study/Plan The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC), a twelve-county regional planning commission in Southern Ohio, is issuing a request for proposals for transportation studies/plans. Selected studies/plans will be conducted by OVRDC, or consultants contracted by OVRDC or in conjunction with ODOT. The person(s) responsible for managing the procurement process […]

October 1, 2024

Submit Your Qualifications Now to Assist with Transportation Planning Needs The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is seeking proposals to establish a roster of qualified consultants to provide assistance to OVRDC as designated below. Established in 1967, OVRDC serves as a Local Development District for the Appalachian Regional Commission, an Economic Development District for […]