2026 – OVRDC

A large crowd participated in the ARC Area Development training held at the Endeavor Center located in Piketon, OH.

Appalachian Regional Commission and Ohio Department of Development Hosts Training in OVRDC Region

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:May 19, 2026
Post category:ARC

Appalachian Regional Commission and Ohio Department of Development Hosts Training in OVRDC Region The Ohio Department of Development, Governor's Office of Appalachia, and Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) hosted an ARC Area Development Training to provide guidance and technical assistance to…

Public Comment Request for 2026 Unfunded Project List

Post author:Jacob Taylor
Post published:May 11, 2026
Post category:News

Submit Your Feedback Public Comment Period Open Now OVRDC has closed its solicitation for projects to its Unfunded Project List. This list is a requirement for the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program. OVRDC STBG funds can be used for…

Shannon Nichols, Administrative Assistant, participates in STEAM Day at Western Local School District.

OVRDC Engages Students Through GIS Mapping at Western Local Schools

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:May 8, 2026
Post category:GIS

OVRDC Engages Students Through GIS Mapping at Western Local Schools The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) recently participated in Western Local School District’s STEAM Career and Community Connected Learning Day, an event designed to introduce students to career pathways…

Request for Proposals for Transportation Study/Planning 2026

Post author:Jacob Taylor
Post published:May 1, 2026
Post category:News

OVRDC Accepting Request for Proposals for Transportation Study/Planning The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC), a twelve-county regional planning commission in Southern Ohio, is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for transportation studies/plans. Selected studies/plans will be conducted by OVRDC,…

Official ribbon-cutting for the completion of the Macedonia Hill Waterline Extension Project.

OVRDC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Macedonia Hill Waterline Extension Project in Lawrence County

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:April 23, 2026
Post category:ARC

OVRDC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Macedonia Hill Waterline Extension Project in Lawrence County On Wednesday April 22nd, the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) joined state and local partners, community leaders, and residents to celebrate the completion and ribbon cutting…

2026-27 OVRDC Officers. (left to right) Treasurer Paul Haller (Jackson County), Vice Chair Bonnie Batcher (Clermont County), Chair Luke Feeney (Ross County), and Secretary Stephanie Gilbert (OVRDC Executive Director).

New Officers Take Leadership Roles at Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:April 1, 2026
Post category:News

New Officers Take Leadership Roles at Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission WAVERLY, Ohio – The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is pleased to announce the election of new officers, effective April 1, 2026. The officers were elected during the…

Executive Director Stephanie Gilbert addresses the Commission at the 2026 Spring Full Commission.

OVRDC Spring Full Commission and Election of Officers Held in Brown County

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:March 27, 2026
Post category:News

OVRDC Spring Full Commission and Election of Officers Held in Brown County WAVERLY, Ohio –The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) hosted its Spring Full Commission Meeting and election of officers luncheon on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Brown County at The Venue…

OVRDC Now Accepting FY 27 ARC Area Development Program Pre-Applications

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:March 23, 2026
Post category:News

OVRDC Now Accepting FY 27 ARC Area Development Fund Pre-Applications The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is now accepting pre-applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Area Development program. Application materials and program guidance are officially available on the OVRDC…

OVRDC Staff on Capitol Hill Left to Right: Marlana Hopkins, Stephanie Gilbert, Eli Cole, Kerri Richardson, and Candi Cox

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission Attends 2026 NADO & DDAA Washington Policy Conference

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:March 12, 2026
Post category:News

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission Attends 2026 NADO & DDAA Washington Policy Conference Staff from the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) recently traveled to the Washington, D.C. area to participate in the 2026 Washington Conference hosted by the…

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – Professional Engineering Services for the Village of Zaleski, OH (Vinton County)

Post author:Eli Cole
Post published:March 10, 2026
Post category:News

The Village of Zaleski, Ohio is requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide final design, bidding assistance, construction administration, and related professional services for the Water Storage Tank Replacement Project, funded in part by the Appalachian…