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

OVRDC Asking for Public Comment on Draft Regional Safety Plan

December 12, 2024

OVRDC Asking for Public Comment on Draft Regional Safety Plan According to National Center for Health Statistics, in 2021 an estimated 5.4 million roadway users across the United States sustained crash injuries requiring medical care, approximately 15,000 people every day. To address these statistics, the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is in the process of […]

December 5, 2024

Christmas in Southern Ohio: Holiday Attractions to Visit in Every County Christmas traditions and community events are the heartbeat of the holidays in southern Ohio. Make plans with your family and friends to get together and celebrate this weekend with a little help from the map of holiday events created by the OVRDC GIS team. […]

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 […]