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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 five goals in Ohio. They are:

• Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy;
• Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia;
• Invest in infrastructure, including broadband, transportation (including the Appalachian Development Highway System), and water/wastewater systems;
• Strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic development potential by leveraging the Region’s natural and cultural heritage assets; and
• Build the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to advance community and economic development.

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