The Eastern Ohio Development Alliance hosted its 33rd Annual Meeting on Friday, April 28th at the Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek, OH. Over 125 members and guests were in attendance.
Mike Jacoby, President of Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) provided an update on activities, including business investments, jobs, and labor force . He shared the advantages of operating a business in the region. OhioSE is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources to 25 rural counties. Please click here for Mr. Jacoby’s full presentation: OhioSE Presentation
Cara Dingus Brook, CEO and President of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) also addressed the attendees and shared good news from the foundation. FAO is a regional foundation with a mission to create opportunities in Appalachian Ohio by supporting and inspiring philanthropy.
The following businesses and organizations were presented with EODA Excellence Awards and/or grant funds from the Dale Hileman and Donald R. Myers Legacy Funds:
Excellence in Large Business
Keim – Nominated by Tiffany Gerber, Executive Director of the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce
Excellence in Small Business
Stoney’s RV – Nominated by Jack Marlin, Guernsey County Commissioner
Excellence in Emerging Business 
American Heavy Plates – Nominated by Jason Hamman, Executive Director of the Monroe County Port Authority
Excellence in Large Manufacturer
Battle Motors – Nominated by John Kelly, Director of Business Development for the Tuscarawas Economic Development Corporation
Excellence in Small Manufacturer
MFM Building Products – Nominated by Tiffany Swigert, Executive Director of the Coshocton County Port Authority
Firestone Homestead – Nominated by Lance Willard, City Manager, Columbiana
Excellence in Tourism
The Great Stone Viaduct – Nominated by Jackee Pugh, Executive Director of the Belmont County Tourism Council
Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund
Buckeye Ruritan Club – Free Little Lending Library
Additional Myers Legacy Fund Recipients:
Urban Mission Ministries – Next Steps for Homeless Shelter Residents
Village of Chauncey – Party in the Park Series
Lawrence County Commissioners – Civic Scholars Fellowship
Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Recipients:
Urban Mission Ministries – Urban Thrift & Opportunity Center
Homeless Hands Of Zanesville – Media Services Center
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