Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development

04/13/2026

The countdown is officially on, and the buzz is already building for our 4th Annual Plant Sale. Our vendors have been nurturing trays of color, texture, and life all winter long, and soon you will see the first signs of Chillicothe spring.

🌼 What’s fueling the excitement
- Locally grown plants that are hardy, healthy, and ready to thrive in Ross County soil
- Vendors gearing up with herbs, early veggies, hanging baskets, and porch‑perfect blooms
- That first whiff of potting soil

🗓 3 dates in May to extend your shopping opportunities!

📍Located in the Big and Little Lions shelters in Yoctangee Park in downtown Chillicothe

Limited vendor registration still available - contact Grahams Greens, LLC for registration and vendor fee payments.

03/27/2026

Big congratulations to our Director, Tammy Eallonardo on earning a new professional certification! 🎉👏 Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Learn more about what it means for our team and community:

Ross County, Ohio – March 23, 2026 Tammy Eallonardo, Director of Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development has received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from Grow America (formerly the National Development Council). EDFP Certification is a professional cr...

03/20/2026

Big news out of Piketon today. $33 billion dollar natural gas power plant and a $500 billion dollar PORTS Technology Center, with up to $1.5 trillion in additional investment expected.
This project will create new short and long term jobs while driving major economic impact by boosting local spending, supporting small businesses, and creating new opportunities across our region.

An exciting day for Southern Ohio!

03/18/2026

Are you looking to start and grow a business?

There are nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers across America that provide counseling, training, and other services to help you take the first steps!

Find a center near you: https://www.sba.gov/sbdc

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03/17/2026

Congratulations to NIC Global on their nomination for Best Workplace Culture! 👏
Read the full article here:
https://gcrcd.com/nic-global-nominated-for-regional-award/

03/12/2026

The Port Authority Welcomes a New Board Member and Reappoints a Valued Member.
Read the full article here.
https://rosscountypa.com/news/index.html

03/05/2026

Grateful to OhioSE for recognizing our local team!

02/26/2026

🪵 🌳 Spending the day with Ohio’s Timber Industry. The loss of the paper mill hit Ohio’s timber industry hard. At this conference, the conversation is all about what’s next and how can we collaborate, innovate and grow the forestry sector.

02/18/2026

Big News ✨Southern Ohio is in the spotlight today following an announcement of significant investment.

Trump announced a $33 billion natural gas power plant story is coming to Ohio after talks with Japanese officials.

02/16/2026