Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 9

7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 must promote agricultural transformation that modernizes and commercializes agriculture, encourage investments in human capital in rural areas, and bolster private enterprise and investment,” said a September 2020 report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The Site Selection Magazine rankings for rating Pike County in the top ten rural communities in the US was very exciting for Pike County and the region” said Gary Arnett, Director of Pike County Economic & Community Development. “We are grateful that Rural King chose Pike County along with Brew Brothers Trucking. Without all of the support from JEDISCO, Fluor BWXT, OhioSE, and JobsOhio, this would not have been possible. I would like to thank Daphne Mosley, the OhioSE, JEDISO, Fluor-BWXT, and JobsOhio teams for their support for Pike County. We have a great team of professionals that are dedicated to economic growth in Pike County.” Recent developments in Pike County include Southern Ohio Communication Services, Inc.’s investment to provide last-mile internet service, Brew Brothers Trucking Company’s expansion and purchase of the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative (SODI) office building, and Rural King’s expanded distribution center in Waverly, which created 75 new jobs. “The fact that the Ohio Southeast Region represents a third of the top 10 rural counties for economic development projects validates our great business environment here,” Jacoby from OhioSE said. “Our work force, our proximity to markets, and low operating costs make our region a highly attractive location for business growth. We intend to be on this annual list for a long time to come.” Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources OPENING L INES