Good things grow in Gallia County.
From manufacturers, to logistics firms, to healthcare, businesses big and small are growing with us. We want you to be part of our story.
Affordable
Lower labor costs and regulatory hurdles than competing metros, combined with a 0% state income tax
Dependable
Experienced workforce and agile education partners that will exceed your company's expectations
Accessible
60% of U.S. population within a day's drive, delivered by a four-lane highway transecting the county
Historical investments throughout our region represent a significant opportunity for suppliers and customers to optimize their supply chains.
More than $17 billion in new investments have been announced, along with 5,000 new full-time jobs.
Industries with newly announced investments in our area:
- Steel – Nucor Steel (Apple Grove, WV)
- Aerospace – TIMET (Ravenswood, WV); Constellium Aluminum (Ravenswood, WV)
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing – Bellisio Foods (Jackson, OH); General Mills (Wellston, OH); Speyside Bourbon Cooperage (Jackson, OH); Herr Foods (Jackson & Chillicothe, OH)
- Automotive – Toyota Motors Manufacturing (Buffalo, WV)
- Clean Energy – Nuclear & Hydrogen – Centrus Energy Corp. (Piketon, OH); Oklo (Piketon, OH); Fidelis New Energy (Point Pleasant, WV); ARCH2 Hydrogren Hub (Regional)
OUR KEY INDUSTRIES
TALENT YOU CAN RELY ON
Nearly 1,000 certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are awarded in Gallia County each year between the University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande Community College, and Buckeye Hills Career Center.
A LOCATION GIVING YOU AN EDGE
Gallia County is located on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Our outstanding transportation network can get your product on the road, on the river, on the rails, or in the skies within an hour.
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Latest News
Gallia County Tax Abatement Program Ready to Begin Accepting Applications on December 2 for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Projects
For Immediate Release November 20, 2024 Gallia County, OH — The Gallia County Commissioners today announced that the County will begin accepting applications for the recently-passed Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement program on Monday, December 2, 2024. This program will be available to commercial, industrial, and residential property owners throughout all unincorporated areas
Big things ahead for Buckeye Hills Career Center with new Innovation Center & more
This article originally appeared in the River Cities Tribune. The Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande has continued to blaze a path forward with increasingly ambitious new developments. This year has been no exception, with major announcements poised to propel the institution even further towards rewarding students with an exceptional learning experience. In June,
Flatrock Butcher Block Announces Expansion in Gallia County
Flatrock Butcher Block, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, Gallia County Economic Development, and the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, announced an investment of $130,000 to expand its operations in Gallipolis, Ohio, creating two new jobs. A locally- and family-owned company, Flatrock Butcher Block
