Welcome to Jackson County, Ohio!  |  740-286-2838  |  Email us

Welcome to Jackson County, Ohio!

291,000 available labor force within
90-minute drive


No corporate profits tax or Income tax

Jackson County, Ohio has so much to offer today’s growing businesses. Start with a central location within one of America’s most centrally located states. Add in affordable sites, land, and buildings, a robust transportation infrastructure of both Interstate-quality highways and rail transportation (with rail-served sites), along with a long tradition of craftsmanship and productivity.

When you do business in Jackson County, you’re within a single day’s truck drive of 140 million North American consumers, and at the center of a labor shed that puts 291,000 workers within 90 minutes of your operations. Local K-12 schools and postsecondary education providers are focused on the needs of employers, delivering the skills that companies like yours need to thrive.

But that’s not all. Jackson County is located in the beautiful Appalachian foothills, providing a quality of life that’s affordable, comfortable, and full of outstanding recreational opportunities. It’s a place you and your team will be happy to call home.

Now Hiring:

President & Chief Executive Officer

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a respected economic development organization with local responsibility, regional influence, and statewide recognition.

We are seeking our next President & Chief Executive Officer to lead an organization that has become a trusted economic development partner for Jackson County, Southern Ohio, and the businesses and communities we serve.

The President & CEO will lead the Partnership's continued growth and impact by building relationships, advancing economic development opportunities, supporting businesses, strengthening partnerships, and helping shape the future of our region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who understands that economic development is about more than projects—it is about people, partnerships, relationships, and creating opportunities that benefit our communities for generations to come.

If you or someone you know has the leadership experience, professional background, and passion to help guide the Partnership into its next chapter, please share this opportunity or encourage them to apply.

Read the full description below.