Join us at Fall Full Commission in Lawrence County! We’re excited to share that the OVRDC Fall Full Commission Meeting is coming up on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Ro-Na Cultural Center in Ironton, Ohio. Registration begins at 10:30…
Apply Now for OVRDC’s Surface Transportation Block Grant Program WAVERLY, OH - The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is now accepting applications to the Regional Transportation Planning Organization Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG). Applications are open as of…
2026 Second Round Caucus Meetings Waverly, Ohio – The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) will hold Second Round Caucus Meetings in 4 of the 12 counties of the southern Ohio service area. Second Round Caucus Meetings are only required…
The Regional Report is OVRDC's monthly newsletter, highlighting economic and community development news from across the region. Each edition features updates on grant funding, infrastructure projects, business development, planning initiatives, upcoming events, and success stories that showcase how OVRDC and…
OVRDC Accepting Nominations for Regional Excellence Awards WAVERLY, OHIO — The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is now accepting nominations for its new Regional Excellence Awards, which will be presented during the Fall 2026 Full Commission Meeting. The awards…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…