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Message from the Director

Welcome to the Governor’s Office of Appalachia Webpage. As the advocate for Ohio’s Appalachian region, our office works to coordinate economic and community development and partnership endeavors to improve the lives of those living in the region.

As part of our mission, the office works to execute the Appalachian Regional Commission’s four goals in Ohio. They are:

• Increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation.
• Strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy.
• Develop and improve Appalachia's infrastructure to make the region economically competitive.
• Build the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia's isolation.

As I travel the region, I see and hear increased optimism about the future. Whether it is from the potential oil and gas expansion or the increase in the region’s agribusiness industry, the Appalachian region is poised to benefit like never before.

We hope this website helps you understand more about the Office and how we can partner to leverage assets for the citizens that call Appalachian Ohio home.

Sincerely,

Jason Wilson
Director