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# Gallia County Economic Development

Gallia County, Ohio

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- [K3 Copper LLC Announces Expansion in Gallia County](https://growgallia.com/k3-copper-llc-announces-expansion-in-gallia-county/) - K3 Copper LLC Announces Expansion in Gallia County Raccoon Township, Ohio: April 14, 2026 –– K3 Copper, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Gallia County Economic Development, and the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, today announced an investment of over $1.9 million to build a new production facility
- [$6.1 Million Spec Building Coming to Gallia County’s Dan Evans Industrial Park](https://growgallia.com/6-1-million-spec-building-coming-to-gallia-countys-dan-evans-industrial-park/) - Southeast Ohio: March 23, 2026 –– DEIP II SPEC LLC and the Community Improvement Corporation of Gallia County (CIC of Gallia County) in collaboration with Como Development, JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, Gallia County Economic Development, and the Gallia County Commissioners, today announced the development of a 50,000 square-foot speculative
- [2025 Was a Year of Growth for Gallia County](https://growgallia.com/2025-was-a-year-of-growth-for-gallia-county/) - 2025 Was a Year of Growth for Gallia County Rio Grande, Ohio – Gallia County Economic Development today announced record results for development in 2025. In 2025, companies committed to create 64 new industrial jobs. This figure totals more new jobs than have been added in the last 10 years combined. Companies have also committed
- [Taylor Stepp Named Director of Economic Development and the Center for Entrepreneurship](https://growgallia.com/taylor-stepp-named-director-of-economic-development-and-the-center-for-entrepreneurship/) - University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College is proud to announce Taylor Stepp as its new Director of Economic Development and Center for Entrepreneurship. Stepp brings with him over a decade of strategic experience in site selection, economic development, business consulting, and public policy. He will be responsible for leading the university’s collaboration with
- [Gallia County Tax Abatement Program Ready to Begin Accepting Applications on December 2 for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Projects](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-tax-abatement-program-ready-to-begin-accepting-applications-on-december-2-for-commercial-industrial-and-residential-projects/) - The Gallia County Commissioners today announced that the County will begin accepting applications for the recently-passed tax abatement program.
- [Big things ahead for Buckeye Hills Career Center with new Innovation Center & more](https://growgallia.com/big-things-ahead-for-buckeye-hills-career-center-with-new-innovation-center-more/) - The Buckeye Hills Career Center has continued to blaze a path forward with new developments and major announcements poised to propel the institution forward.
- [GalliaCountyJobs.com Helps Local Businesses Find Talent](https://growgallia.com/galliacountyjobs-com-helps-local-businesses-find-talent/) - For residents of Gallia County, and those looking to build their career in Gallia County, this is the go-to resource for job seekers and local employers.
- [Gallia County receives $21.9 million in grants through Appalachian Community Grant Program](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-receives-21-9-million-in-grants/) - Four individual projects in Gallia County have been selected for a total of $21.9 million in grant funding through the Appalachian Community Grant Program.
- [Flatrock Butcher Block Announces Expansion in Gallia County](https://growgallia.com/flatrock-butcher-block-announces-expansion-in-gallia-county/) - Flatrock Butcher Block announced an investment of $130,000 to expand its operations in Gallipolis, Ohio, creating two new jobs, in October 2024.
- [Tri-State Smart Home Solutions LLC Growing Its Gallia County Operations](https://growgallia.com/tri-state-smart-home-solutions-llc-growing-its-gallia-county-operations/) - Thanks to assistance from JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast, and Gallia County Economic Development, the company is ready to take additional growth steps.
- [Gallia County higher education, career technical school, send nearly 900 career-ready graduates into local workforce](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-higher-education-career-technical-school-send-nearly-900-career-ready-graduates-into-local-workforce/) - The University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande Community College, and Buckeye Hills Career Center will celebrate the graduation of 885 students from programs this year.
- [Silver Bridge Coffee Company LLC Expanding Facility in Gallia County to Meet Increased Consumer Demand](https://growgallia.com/silver-bridge-coffee-company-llc-expanding-facility-in-gallia-county-to-meet-increased-consumer-demand/) - Silver Bridge Coffee Company, LLC., headquartered in Gallia County, Ohio announced today plans to expand its manufacturing and distribution space to accommodate increasing product demand. The company, a woman-owned and family supported business, imports fine Fair Trade and organic coffee from around the world and sells to major grocery chains, independent grocery stores, coffee shops,
- [JB-Nets, LLC, Wireless Internet Provider in Gallia County Plans Expansion of Broadband Service](https://growgallia.com/jb-nets-llc-wireless-internet-provider-in-gallia-county-plans-expansion-of-broadband-service/) - Officials with JB-Nets, LLC, announced plans to expand broadband access in Gallia County, which will provide wireless internet services to an additional 800 businesses and residents in southern Ohio. The expansion plan by JB-Nets will include the construction of new broadband infrastructure, expansion of their headquarters and creation of three new full-time jobs. “Along with
- [Gallipolis Company Announces Large Investment to Meet Growing Demand](https://growgallia.com/gallipolis-company-announces-large-investment-to-meet-growing-demand/) - Patricia Rawlinson Designs LLC of Gallipolis, a manufacturer of stencils and other craft supplies and products, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Gallia County Economic Development, announced today plans to invest $330,000 to meet growing product demand. The investment will allow the company to purchase machinery and equipment to increase manufacturing efficiencies
- [‘OVB on the Square’ Breaks Ground](https://growgallia.com/ovb-on-the-square-breaks-ground/) - GALLIPOLIS — Ohio Valley Bank held its groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for “OVB on the Square,” the local bank’s project to rehabilitate its old building at the corner of State Street and Second Avenue in Gallipolis. According to OVB Vice-President of Communications Bryna Butler, the bank first organized on September 24, 1872 in a second floor
- [Gallia County Certified for Aerospace](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-certified-for-aerospace/) - GALLIPOLIS — Leaders from across the region met Wednesday morning to review an assessment for five counties regarding the possibility of the aerospace industry. Gallia, Mason, Lawrence, and Jackson Counties in Ohio and West Virginia have been certified as AEROready communities based on their available resources and other data about the region. These five counties
- [Gallia County Economic Development Receives 2018 AEP Ohio LEAP Grant](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-economic-development-receives-2018-aep-ohio-leap-grant/) - AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) recently announced Gallia County Economic Development as one of fifteen economic development organizations across Ohio awarded a Local Economic Assistance Program (LEAP) grant. Awarded annually since 2005, AEP Ohio’s LEAP grants provide funding to help local communities grow with a focus on retaining and expanding manufacturing jobs. “By
- [Gallia County Commissioners Proclaim ‘National Economic Development Week’](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-commissioners-proclaim-national-economic-development-week/) - The Gallia County Commissioners presented a proclamation Thursday morning to Melissa Clark, Gallia County Economic Development Director, recognizing May 7-12, 2018 as ‘National Economic Development Week’ in Gallia County. From left to right stand Commissioner Brent Saunders, Commissioner Harold Montgomery, Economic Development Director Melissa Clark, Commissioner David Smith, County Administrator Karen Sprague, and Job and
- [Success in Manufacturing](https://growgallia.com/success-in-manufacturing/) - RIO GRANDE — Buckeye Hills Career Center is a technical institute that seeks to prepare students in high school for careers after graduation. One of the major industries in the area is manufacturing; an area that BHCC prepares students for in several ways. A previous story in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune focused on their new
- [Industrial Site Seeks Certification](https://growgallia.com/industrial-site-seeks-certification/) - BIDWELL — The Gallia Economic Development Office is partnering with JobsOhio and InSite Consulting to prepare the Dan Evans Industrial Park Phase II site of State Route 850 near US 35 in an authentication process to make it “shovel ready” for job creators to invest in Gallia’s economic future. According to Gallia Economic Development Director
- [Buckeye Hills Career Center to Offer Robotics Manufacturing Program](https://growgallia.com/buckeye-hills-career-center-to-offer-robotics-manufacturing-program/) - Buckeye Hills Career Center is set to offer a new program in the fall, Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Systems (ARMS). ARMS will be offered to high school students that will focus on robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLC), CNC machining, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics. “In the modern workplace today, everybody competes against each other. Coorporate offices send
- [Ohio Valley Bank further plans to develop downtown](https://growgallia.com/ohio-valley-bank-further-plans-to-develop-downtown/) - GALLIPOLIS — Ohio Valley Bank has announced the closing of a deal to purchase vacant property on Second Avenue in Gallipolis along the park front. The property appears to be one, but is actually two lots that were owned by the Gallia County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and sold in an effort to further develop
- [Hobson Rail Yard Creating Jobs, Development](https://growgallia.com/hobson-rail-yard-creating-jobs-development/) - MIDDLEPORT — Just over a year ago Hobson Yard in Middleport stood silent as trains were idled, doors were locked, and there were no employees. The outlook for the historic switching station, and line itself, was grim. That changed in August of 2016 when Watco Transportation Services, LLC., one of the largest short line rail
- [Gallia Marketing Efforts Recognized](https://growgallia.com/gallia-marketing-efforts-recognized/) - COLUMBUS — Gallia County Economic Development’s Aerial Marketing Video has been selected as runner-up in the “Economic Development Marketing: Small Community Category” at the Ohio Economic Development Association’s (OEDA) Annual Excellence Awards at the 2017 Annual Summit, held Oct. 18-20 at the Columbus Renaissance Downtown. “We are very pleased the Ohio Economic Development Association recognized
- [Gallia County River Sites Featured in APEG's Winning Video](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-river-sites-featured-in-apegs-winning-video/) - The Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG) recently won top honors at the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) Annual Excellence Awards in the 'Economic Development Marketing - Large Community' category. The winning project video featured Gallia County's river sites as it gives viewers an opportunity to take a peak into the development of APEG's 'River
- [New Pre-Engineering Program Offered at University of Rio Grande](https://growgallia.com/new-pre-engineering-program-offered-at-university-of-rio-grande/) - A brand new Pre-Engineering Associate of Technical Studies offered at the University of Rio Grande/ Rio Grande Community College. Studies in the degree focus on building a strong background in Math, Physics, and Chemistry in preparation for entry into a bachelor’s degree engineering program. It is a cost-effective solution for students who wish to expand
- [High-speed Internet Expanding](https://growgallia.com/high-speed-internet-expanding/) - AT&T Ohio announced Tuesday afternoon a new program is going to spread high-speed internet into more rural areas throughout Gallia County. This is a result of collaboration between efforts led in part by Ohio State Representative Ryan Smith and AT&T to promote rural Ohio and give local residents a competitive edge in the economy. “Obviously
- [Site Readiness Grant Awarded to Gallia County](https://growgallia.com/site-readiness-grant-awarded-to-gallia-county/) - Gallia County has been selected to receive a Site Readiness Grant from the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG). The grant will cost share for a preliminary engineering study of water and sewer infrastructure at a 90 acre site near the Dan Evans Industrial Park. The industrial site, owned by the Community Improvement Corporation of
- [Grant Funding Announced for Job Creation](https://growgallia.com/grant-funding-announced-for-job-creation/) - The Gallia County Commissioners have announced that up to $200,000 in competitive grant funds are available for Round 2 of funding through the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (SOACDF) for projects in the SOACDF’s region. Eligible companies may apply for up to 35% of total project costs up to $200,000 based upon number
- [Gallia Economic Development awarded AEP grants](https://growgallia.com/gallia-economic-development-awarded-aep-grants/) - GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Economic Development (GCED) has been awarded two economic development grants totaling $14,500 from AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power. GCED received a $10,000 grant from AEP Ohio’s Local Economic Assistance Program (LEAP). LEAP provides funding to help local communities grow with a focus on retention and expansion of manufacturing
- [University of Rio Grande DMS Students Top National Exam Scores](https://growgallia.com/university-of-rio-grande-dms-students-top-national-exam-scores/) - The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College School of Health and Behavioral Sciences is proud to announce its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program graduates have exceeded the national average for the field’s credential exams. The score statistics, finalized a year after the students’ graduation, represent the Class of 2016. The Rio graduates’ pass
- [Investing in the Future](https://growgallia.com/investing-in-the-future/) - The primary goal of economic development is to improve the fiscal well-being and quality of life for the community by creating and retaining jobs as well as supporting or growing incomes. Gallia County's economic development role has been to help businesses succeed in Gallia County, either by expanding, relocating, or starting up, and by being
- [Gallia County Economic Development Receives Site Readiness Grant](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-economic-development-receives-site-readiness-grant/) - Gallia County Economic Development was awarded an APEG Site Readiness Grant for the Dan Evans Industrial Park - Phase II Site. The grant will cost share on the completion of a Geotechnical Study, Wetland Determination, and an Endangered Species Review. The Dan Evans Industrial Park - Phase II parcel is considered a 'Prime Industrial Site'
- [New Development Tool to Launch in Region](https://growgallia.com/new-development-tool-to-launch-in-region/) - Scheduled to begin lending around July 31, the new Community Development Financial Insitution (CDFI) is designed to work wtih banks and other lenders to fill gaps that may in exist in the financial needs of small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Appalachian Growth Capital will serve 32 Appalachian counties in Ohio. The CDFI is not
- [Trained Customer Service & Teleservice Employees Available](https://growgallia.com/trained-customer-service-teleservice-employees-available/) - GALLIPOLIS — After four years of helping with training and job hunting for Gallia County residents, Digital Works will be closing its doors July 14, due to lack of funding. According to Gallipolis location facilitator Sherri Shaw, Digital Works opened in 2014 and was homed briefly in the Gallia County Job and Family Services location
- [Economic Development Grant Funding Announced](https://growgallia.com/economic-development-grant-funding-announced/) - The Gallia County Commissioners announce that up to $200,000 in competitive grant funds are now available through the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (SOACDF) for job creating projects in the SOACDF’s nine county region. Public non-profits, political sub-divisions, and private sector business/ industries with job creation/ retention as a component may apply. SOACDF
- [80,000 SF Box Retail Space Now Available](https://growgallia.com/80000-sf-box-retail-space-now-available/) - Large Box Retail space, formerly Kmart, is now available on main retail corridor in Gallipolis. The 83,000 SF location is located at a signalized intersection with excellent visibility. Trade area serves several surrounding Ohio and West Virginia Counties. Excellent location for variety of retail opportunities, $450M Retail Gap within 25 mile radius.
- [Southeast Ohio Regional Job Fair set for April](https://growgallia.com/southeast-ohio-regional-job-fair-set-for-april/) - RIO GRANDE — OhioMeansJobs will be holding its annual Southeast Ohio Regional Job Fair at the University of Rio Grande Lyne Center Gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. April 6 in partnership with Gallia Job and Family Services and the Gallia Economic Development Office. According to Gallia Economic Development Director Melissa Clark, the partnership
- [Aerial Marketing Video Launched](https://growgallia.com/aerial-marketing-video-launched/) - Gallia County Economic Development partnered with Neon Cloud Productions to develop an aerial marketing video for Gallia County. The marketing piece will be incorported into existing and future marketing activities to attract new business development to the county. The video will allow companies and site consultant to take an aerial tour of the
- [$200,000 in Economic Development Grant Funding Announced](https://growgallia.com/200000-in-economic-development-grant-funding-announced/) - The Gallia County Commissioners announce that up to $200,000 in competitive grant funds are now available for Round 3 of funding through the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (SOACDF) for projects in the SOACDF’s nine county region. Public non-profits, political sub-divisions, and private sector business/ industries with job creation/ retention as a component may apply. SOACDF
- [New Holzer Wellness and Therapy Center Hosts Open House](https://growgallia.com/new-holzer-wellness-and-therapy-center-hosts-open-house/) - GALLIPOLIS — The new Holzer Wellness and Therapy Center hosted its open house Thursday morning with area dignitaries and supporters in order to display the facility’s services to the public, as well as celebrate upon the work involved with getting the center open. The center is located on Second Avenue where the old Johnson grocery
- [$850+ Million Annual Retail Leakage](https://growgallia.com/850-million-annual-retail-leakage/) - Take advantage of the abounding retail opportunities in Southeastern Ohio. Within a 30 mile radius of Gallia County, there is a current Retail Gap of over $850 Million. View the latest ESRI Report for complete details. The Leakage/Surplus Factor presents a snapshot of retail opportunity. This is a measure of the relationship between supply and demand
- [ElectroCraft to add 30 new Gallia jobs](https://growgallia.com/electrocraft-to-add-30-new-gallia-jobs/) - GALLIPOLIS — The Ohio Tax Credit Authority and ElectroCraft Ohio this week committed to creating 30 new full-time jobs at their Gallia County location in Green Township. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a .704 percent five-year creation tax credit for the project. “I was pleased to learn that ElectroCraft would be adding new jobs
- [Gallia County Economic Development Receives 2016 AEP Ohio LEAP Grant](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-economic-development-receives-2016-aep-ohio-leap-grant/) - Gallia County Economic Development is pleased to announce that it received a Local Economic Assistance Program grant awarded by AEP Ohio. The grant award of $5,000 will assist in the development of an aerial video of marketable industrial properties and the Gallia County community. The material will be incorporated into our existing marketing strategy to
- [$1 Million Airport Rehabilitation Project Complete](https://growgallia.com/1-million-airport-rehabilitation-project-complete/) - GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County officials conducted one final inspection Thursday of the roughly $1 million rehabilitation of the Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport runway on Eastern Avenue. Delta Airport Consultants Project Manager Steve Potoczak flew into the airport around noon to discuss the closing formalities of the project that began in late September and finished in November. Trevor
- [$191,000 Local Economic Development Grant Funding Announced](https://growgallia.com/191000-local-economic-development-grant-funding-announced/) - The Southern Ohio Ag (SOACDF) has announced nearly$200,000 remaining grant funding for Economic Development projects in Gallia County, OH. Companies may apply for up to 35% of total project costs up to $191,600 based upon number of full time jobs to be created or retained in Gallia County. Funds may be used for capital improvements,
- [Gallia-Meigs Airport Completes Rehab](https://growgallia.com/gallia-meigs-airport-completes-rehab/) - GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport’s roughly $1 million rehabilitation is complete. According to Gallia County Administrator Karen Sprague, final inspections for the runway rehabilitation projects were completed Nov. 19. The runway’s overall rehabilitation consisted of two projects: an airport and grading drainage project as well as the actual runway rehabilitation itself. The rehabilitation was
- [Downtown Revitalization Project (DRP) Wins Award](https://growgallia.com/downtown-revitalization-project-drp-wins-award/) - The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its annual Excellence Awards at its 2015 Annual Summit, held October 20-23 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest. The Ohio Economic Development Association’s annual excellence awards program recognizes the achievements of individuals and organizations throughout Ohio in the areas of economic and workforce development. The Downtown Revitalization Project (DRP)
- [Groundbreaking set for U.S. 35 completion](https://growgallia.com/groundbreaking-set-for-u-s-35-completion/) - FRAZIERS BOTTOM, W.Va. — A day many thought would never come has officially been scheduled to arrive, with the groundbreaking for the completion of U.S. 35 planned for next week. On Thursday, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s office released information about the groundbreaking that will take place at 2 p.m., Oct. 14 at the West Virginia
- [OhioMeansJobs Hosts Job Fair](https://growgallia.com/ohiomeansjobs-hosts-job-fair/) - RIO GRANDE — OhioMeansJobs hosted the Southeastern Ohio Regional Job Fair at the University of Rio Grande, with help from agencies and employers from a five-county area to help job seekers and employers meet. Meigs, Jackson, Gallia, Vinton and Ross counties Job and Family Services offices aided in the event’s endeavors Wednesday inside the university’s
- [Ohio Valley Bank Restoring former Office Location](https://growgallia.com/ohio-valley-bank-restoring-former-office-location/) - GALLIPOLIS — Ohio Valley Bank is in the process of restoring its old office location at the corner of Second Avenue and State Street. The closing of the deal was announced at last Saturday’s Gallia Academy-River Valley high school football game. According to Bryna Butler, Ohio Valley Bank’s vice president of corporate communications, the old
- [WV Governor Tomblin, DOH Announce US 35 Completion Award](https://growgallia.com/wv-governor-tomblin-doh-announce-us-35-completion-award/) - CHARLESTON- West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, along with Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox, is pleased to announce the award for the completion of US 35 in West Virginia. The winning contractor for the remaining 14.6 mile grade and drain project is Bizzack Construction, LLC of Lexington, KY with a bid of $174,450,000, making it the
- [Love's Travel Stop Officially Opens for Business](https://growgallia.com/loves-travel-stop-officially-opens-for-business/) - BIDWELL — Despite the recent snow and bone-chilling temperatures, Love’s Travel Stop officially opened for business Thursday at its new location on Ohio 850 near the U.S. 35 interchange. Love’s officially opened at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, but the accompanying Hardee’s restaurant will not open until Friday morning. Construction on the new facility began July 2014
- [Gallia County Economic Development Receives $10K Grant](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-economic-development-receives-10k-grant/) - Gallia County is becoming an “old hand” at accepting awards. The county recently received a $10,000 grant from AEP Ohio for the completion of Community Economic Development Academy. The CEDA is a multi-phase professional development program. The goal of the program is to better understand the site selection processes the companies utilize to locate new
- [Making a Presence](https://growgallia.com/making-a-presence/) - A delegation of nearly 40 Gallia County elected officials, business leaders and community members traveled to Columbus on Friday, September 12, to meet with key State department personnel during a Gallia County Legislative Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Organized through the Community Improvement Corporation of Gallia County, with the assistance of the Gallia County Chamber
- [Creative Program in Gallia County Getting Individuals Back to Work](https://growgallia.com/creative-program-in-gallia-county-getting-individuals-back-to-work/) - Gallia County is thinking outside the box and being proactive when it comes to getting citizens back to work. Through a shared services agreement between Gallia County Economic Development and the Department of Job & Family Services, the Job Development program was launched. "This program could easily be considered a 'best-kept secret' since very little
- [Love's Travel Stop to Bring 50 New Jobs to Gallia County, OH](https://growgallia.com/loves-travel-stop-to-bring-50-new-jobs-to-gallia-county-oh/) - Gallia County Economic Development is pleased to announce that construction has begun on the new Love’s Travel Stop (Love’s) set to open in early 2015. The new travel stop will be located on the south side of US-35 at the State Route 850 exit in Bidwell, OH. The new 24/7 location will feature Hardees, fuel
- [URG offers Hospitality Management Program](https://growgallia.com/urg-offers-hospitality-management-program/) - The University of Rio Grande now offers a new curriculum, the Bob Evans Hospitality Management Program. The innovative new management training program was developed in partnership with the Ohio-based restaurant and food products company, and is now offered at the University of Rio Grande. The program offers accredited bachelor's and associate degrees through the University
- [Digital Works Creating Jobs in Gallipolis](https://growgallia.com/digital-works-creating-jobs-in-gallipolis/) - GALLIPOLIS – Connect Ohio’s Digital Works location in Gallipolis has already placed 11 local residents into jobs with many more expected in the coming months. Digital Works opened in November at 848 Third Avenue in partnership with Gallia County Department of Jobs and Family Services. Digital Works is a technology skills training program providing a
- [Bob Evans Farms awards $15,000 to expand Economic Development opportunities in Gallia County](https://growgallia.com/bob-evans-farms-awards-15000-to-expand-economic-development-opportunities-in-gallia-county/) - –Gallia County Economic Development has received a $15,000 grant from the Bob Evans Farms Foundation, helping to support the Gallia County Marketing Project to expand economic development opportunities in Gallia County. “This project will support economic development efforts to expand business attraction and development opportunities in Gallia County. We greatly appreciate the continued investment of
- [Gallia County Economic Development Hires Job Developer](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-economic-development-hires-job-developer/) - Gallia County Economic Development would like to announce the recent hiring of Anna Jones as Job Developer. In her new position, Anna will be assisting unemployed and dislocated workers in Gallia County seek and secure employment. She will also be reaching out and maintaining contacts with a variety of area business and industry representatives to
- [City of Gallipolis donates $40,000 to Gallia County Marketing Project](https://growgallia.com/city-of-gallipolis-donates-40000-to-gallia-county-marketing-project/) - Gallia County Economic Development announced it has received a $40,000 donation (over three year period) from the City of Gallipolis which is helping to support the Gallia County Marketing Project to expand economic development opportunities in Gallia County. “This project will support economic development efforts, enhancing business attraction and expanding development opportunities in the City
- [GKN announces $10 Million Expansion](https://growgallia.com/gkn-announces-10-million-expansion/) - The official announcement by GKN Sinter Metals today of a planned $10 million expansion, which is projected to add 50 full-time competitive wage jobs, at their Gallipolis plant is good news, both for Gallia County and for the over 160 current employees at the plant. That local expansion can be directly attributed to GKN’s history
- [Economic Development Office receives LEAP grant](https://growgallia.com/economic-development-office-receives-leap-grant/) - Gallia County accepted a Local Economic Assistance (LEAP) grant award from Liberty Schindel of AEP Ohio, Thursday, during the Gallia County Commissioners regular meeting. The $4,660 grant award will be used for the development and implementation of a cloud based CRM system called Executive Pulse. The new CRM system, which is designed specifically for economic
- [Southeast Ohio Regional Job Fair Scheduled](https://growgallia.com/southeast-ohio-regional-job-fair-scheduled/) - OhioMeansJobs in the Southeast Ohio Region is hosting an upcoming Job Fair. The Job Fair is FREE and open to everyone. Event details below: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm University of Rio Grande Lyne Center 218 N. College Avenue Rio Grande, OH 45674 Employers: We are seeking area employers,
- [Small Business Grant Relief](https://growgallia.com/small-business-grant-relief/) - COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, on Friday, announced that the administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is developing a package of more than $419.5 million CARES Act funding to help Ohioans. This package includes funding for small businesses, restaurants and bars, hospitals, higher education, arts, nonprofits, and low-income
- [JobsOhio and AGC to Provide Businesses Capital amid COVID-19 Pandemic](https://growgallia.com/jobsohio-and-agc-to-provide-businesses-capital-amid-covid-19-pandemic/) - NELSONVILLE — JobsOhio announced Tuesday that it has made a $2 million investment in Appalachian Growth Capital, LLC (AGC). This investment was made as a long-term, low interest loan to AGC that will allow AGC to help more small companies in Appalachian Ohio with financing during this economically difficult time. “JobsOhio’s assistance to Appalachian Growth
- [Business Leaders Converge for Roundtable Event](https://growgallia.com/business-leaders-converge-for-roundtable-event/) - Over 40 business leaders representing a diverse cross-section of industries throughout Gallia and Jackson counties joined economic development, workforce development, and educators at the University of Rio Grande on February 26 for a roundtable discussion focused on employer and workforce needs. As a collaborative outreach of Gallia County Economic Development, the Jackson County Economic Development
- [Upskill Your Workforce through TechCred](https://growgallia.com/upskill-your-workforce-through-techcred/) - No matter what industry you work in, technology is having an impact on the future of your business and nature of your work. TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a tech-infused economy. Many of these trainings can be completed online! What is TechCred?
- [Rio Grande Community College to offer Production Technology Certification](https://growgallia.com/rio-grande-community-college-to-offer-production-technology-certification/) - The Rio Grande Community College will offer a free Production Technology Certification Program at the Rio Grande Jackson Center. The program, which was developed with local manufacturers, will provide a Maintenance Awareness Certification and 3 college credit hours free of charge to students. Important program details: Less than 3-week program. March 4- March 20Computer SkillsMaintenance
- [Gallia County partners with Hopewell Health Centers to establish multi-unit treatment facility](https://growgallia.com/gallia-county-partners-with-hopewell-health-centers-to-establish-multi-unit-treatment-facility/) - The Gallia County Commissioners joined Gallia County Economic Development and Hopewell Health Centers, Inc to announce a partnership that will establish a mental and behavioral health facility in Gallia County creating 35 new jobs. “Today’s announcement is a culmination of years of advocacy to state leaders on behalf of Gallia County,” said David K. Smith,
- [Gallipolis named Best Hometown 2019](https://growgallia.com/gallipolis-named-best-hometown-2019/) - Article from Ohio Magazine, November 2019by Jim Vickers | Photo by Kelly Wilthttps://www.ohiomagazine.com/ohio-life/article/best-hometowns-2019-gallipolis The statue of the man and woman stands perched on a boulder along the edge of Gallipolis City Park. He’s close to her, stretching his left arm outward, while she clutches a baby. Dressed in the garb of the late 18th century
- [Gallia Economic Development recognized at first annual meeting of API/APEG](https://growgallia.com/gallia-economic-development-recognized-at-first-annual-meeting-of-api-apeg/) - Appalachian Partnership Inc. (API) and its subsidiary the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG) held a meeting Wednesday, a luncheon at the Sunroom at the Brick in Frankfort near Chillicothe and recognized area economic development leaders with Gallia taking home two awards. The event is planned to be held annually in the future. The main
- [Industrial Park Site Certified by SiteOhio](https://growgallia.com/industrial-park-site-certified-by-siteohio/) - COLUMBUS, Ohio – Companies looking for a perfect location to build in Ohio will have an easier time finding one thanks to a unique site authentication program called SiteOhio. This one-of-a-kind program, offered by JobsOhio, guarantees industrial sites are ready for immediate development, creating a win-win situation for companies and communities. Companies get access to

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