MOVRC, or the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council, is a brand that is dedicated to innovating, partnering, and investing in order to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in the Mid-Ohio Valley region. They offer a range of programs and services to achieve these goals. One of their key programs is the Community Development Program, which focuses on fostering collaboration, innovation, and advancement in community and economic development.

They also have programs such as the Foster Grandparents Program, the Small Business Loan Program, the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, and the Senior Companion Program. In addition to these programs, MOVRC also emphasizes the importance of investing in critical infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, as well as broadband technology. They aim to align workforce preparedness efforts with employer needs and economic development initiatives.

Moreover, they provide support for entrepreneurial and business development strategies to strengthen the local economy. MOVRC serves Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood counties in west-central West Virginia. As a local development district under the Appalachian Regional Commission and an economic development district under the U.

S. Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration, MOVRC strives to maximize opportunities for local communities to secure federal assistance for economic development projects. For more information about MOVRC and their programs, you can visit their website or reach out to their team.

They are committed to promoting community development and economic growth in the Mid-Ohio Valley