Chillicothe & Ross County — The stress and then relief over the paper mill was the background to a positive outlook on economic development in an annual economic review.

In their “Celebration Breakfast,” Greater Chillicothe & Ross County, Ohio Development (GCRCD) hosted state, regional, and local experts on development at the Chillicothe Country Club on December 3rd, 2025.

One of the speakers was Matt Abbott, president and CEO of “OhioSE,” a regional economic development nonprofit for Southeast Ohio “to increase economic development activities and viability.”

He summarized the year’s efforts, and gave a regional perspective to compliment the presentation from the statewide nonprofit, JobsOhio. Abbott said he highlighted Ross County happenings – the challenges and rising opportunities.

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