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SOPA works hard to make your project a reality in Scioto County.

Scioto County sits in a geographic strategic position within 500 miles of 3/4 of the population of the United States. We have rail service provided by both Norfolk and Southern and CSX Railroads. We have multiple river terminals which loadand unload barges on the Ohio River. We have good roads (US 23, US 52 and the all new State Route 823) which
give direct access to multiple Interstate Highways. The Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport boasts a 5000' runway with hanger, maintenance and fuel facilities. Abundant infrastructure and multiple business/industrial parks and sites make choosing our community easy. Scioto County has everything you need to make your business successful.

11/09/2026

📣 We are hiring! Ohio SE is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Project Manager in the eastern portion of the OhioSE region. The manager’s overarching goal is to represent OhioSE and JobsOhio and assist in the creation, retention, expansion, and attraction of companies in a 25-county region of Ohio.

➡️ Learn more and find the full job description: https://www.ohiose.com/about/career-opportunities

11/06/2026

GOOD NEWS FOR SCIOTO COUNTY!
Scioto County submitted four census tracts for the new Opportunity Zone 2.0 program and has been awarded four Opportunity Zone designations!

OZ are federally designated areas created to encourage private investment in communities through tax incentives for investors. Investors can receive certain tax benefits by reinvesting eligible capital gains into qualifying projects through Qualified Opportunity Funds. The goal is to bring new private investment into our communities.

These designations give us another tool to:
📍Attract investors and developers.
📍Encourage business growth and expansion.
📍Support housing, commercial, and industrial development.
📍Create jobs and strengthen our local economy.

While a designation does not guarantee investment, it creates new opportunities to market Scioto County and attract private capital. The updated program also includes enhanced incentives for qualifying investments in rural communities.

We look forward to working with our local and regional partners to turn these opportunities into meaningful projects for Scioto County!

Four nominations. Four designations. One more reason to invest in Scioto County.

10/12/2026

Join us at the Skilled Trades & Career Expo 2026 to get hands-on experience, see equipment in action, and connect directly with top trade professionals and local employers!

🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street, Piketon, OH 45661)

Whether you're exploring career options or ready to start a new path, don't miss out!

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

Looking to build a stronger workforce? Ohio's TechCred program provides financial assistance to help employers train current and future employees. Businesses may be eligible for up to $1,000 per person , per credential. Applications open October 1st.
Learn what credentials and training providers are eligible here👇
https://development.ohio.gov/business/workforce-development/tech-cred/apply?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

09/10/2026

The next meeting of the Southern Ohio Port Authority will be Friday, September 18th at 8:00 am at the SOPA office.

08/27/2026

Come out, get connected and learn how your business can be part of the work coming to our area.

🌟Session hosted by Holder Construction in partnership with the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce.

08/18/2026

The next regular meeting of the Southern Ohio Port Authority will be Friday, August 21st at 8:00 am at the SOPA office.

08/14/2026

Our next regular meeting will be:
Friday, August 21 at 8:00 am at the SOPA office

07/22/2026

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502 Court Street Portsmouth
Portsmouth, OH
45662

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(740) 357-9779

Website

http://www.whysouthernohio.com/

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