OVRDC Seeks Public Comment on Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
OVRDC Seeks Public Comment on Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Did you now, as of September 2023, there were 605 electric vehicles registered in the 11-county OVRDC planning area? That's up from 494 just one year ago according to electric vehicle…
PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Brad Wenstrup Guest Speaker at the OVRDC Fall Full Commission Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission Holds Recognition Luncheon and Full Commission Meeting Waverly, Ohio - The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) held the Fall Full Commission Meeting, a bi-annual member recognition luncheon, on Friday, September…
OVRDC seeks public comment on proposed Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) project funding
The OVRDC Transportation Committee is recommending projects for funding through Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds allocated to OVRDC. This year's budget allocation to Ohio's six Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) was nearly doubled, and OVRDC's share increased to $1.2…
OVRDC Attends ARC Annual Conference Held in Ashland Kentucky
OVRDC Attends ARC Annual Conference Held in Ashland Kentucky Members of the OVRDC team where in attendance for ARC’s 2023 annual conference, Appalachia Rises©: Resilience, Strength & Transformation. The conference welcomed hundreds of collaborators from across Appalachia to Ashland, Kentucky on September…
OVRDC Hosts Economic Development Leaders for Legislative Round Table Discussion
OVRDC hosted economic development and community leaders from across the southern Ohio region recently for a Legislative Roundtable with State Reps. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) for the 92nd District and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) for the 90th District. The event format…
OPWC Submission Deadline
Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 38) Applications Due to County Sub-Committees by October 6, 2023 by county closing times. Application Requirements Applications are required to be submitted through the OPWC Workwise Portal. A password must be established with OPWC in order…
Apply now! Grant Opportunities from ODOT and Ohio History Connection
Connect to Several Upcoming Grant Opportunities for your Community! ODOT Current Solicitations The following programs are currently accepting applications. Program Amount Available Applications Due Airport Improvement Program Discretionary Grants $1,500,000,000 7/14/2023 Passenger Ferry Grant Program $50,100,000 7/17/2023 Ferry Service for…
Village of Mt. Orab Groundbreaking for SR32 Interchange
OVRDC was on hand last week for the ODOT District 9 groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on the Brown County State Route 32/Brooks Malott Interchange near the Village of Mt. Orab. The interchange upgrade will help alleviate…
PRESS RELEASE: OVRDC Schedules Second Round Caucus Meetings
OVRDC Schedules Second Round Caucus Meetings in all 12 CountiesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWaverly, Ohio - The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) will hold Second Round Caucus Meetings in all 12 counties of the southern Ohio service area.View the full schedule…