Greater Ohio, the voice for smart, sustainable and effective economic development for Ohio, recently launched its own blog to share its message with a wider audience.

The site includes three primary sections.  In its main area, the blog highlights recent articles from Ohio media sources, as well as regular video segments discussing both current challenges and possible solutions.  The latter has recently included a look at the US Presidential election, a profile of several of the core components of the Restoring Prosperity Initiative, a site visit to downtown Lancaster, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the individuals working to advance Greater Ohio’s message.  “Smart Growth Tidbits” is a compendium of facts and figures highlighting the economic challenges facing Ohio’s communities, while “News & Resources” introduces site visitors to a wide range of stories and links to pertinent information.

There’s no question that the message of Greater Ohio is an incredibly important one for a state facing decades of economic stagnation and decline.  Historic preservation, downtown revitalization and heritage tourism figure prominently in that message, as each contributes not only to economic development, but also to improving sustainability, decreasing demands on the environment, and enhancing overall quality of life.

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