Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

OVRDC is a regional partnership dedicated to the development of Southern Ohio. We coordinate federal, state and local resources to serve members from twelve counties.

Services include:

Latest News

OVRDC Accepting Nominations for Regional Excellence Awards

May 29, 2026

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 ...

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

May 19, 2026

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 ...

May 11, 2026

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 ...

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

OVRDC Engages Students Through GIS Mapping at Western Local Schools

May 8, 2026

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 ...

May 1, 2026

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) ...