Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 9

8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 in 25 rural counties; they are the newest and geographically the largest of the six regions across the state. OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies, and other entities to expand, retain, and attract businesses in the counties they serve. www.ohiose.com Rural economies have the potential to create meaningful economic opportunities in the future, yet rural development needs to go beyond the notion of improving agricultural productivity