Monroe County

Introduction

Regulations governed by the enclosed agencies change frequently. p> For further assistance, please contact the Small Business Development Center at Washington State Community College, 308 Front St, Marietta, OH 45750; Telephone: 740-373-5150 and Fax number 740-373-7496, email plankford@wscc.edu.

County Overview

Highlights and statistical information

Monroe County is located in the southeast portion of the state on the West Virginia border. State Routes 78 and 556 cross the county east and west, and State Routes 7, 26, 145, 255, 260, 536 and 800 run north and south. The Little Muskingum River flows through Monroe County and the Ohio River provides its eastern border.

Part of Ohio's Appalachian region, Monroe County has been called the "Switzerland of Ohio" because of its rugged hills and early Swiss settlers.

Major attractions in Monroe County include Piatt Park, Kiedaish Point Park, Parry Museum, Hannibal Locks and Dam, Fly Ferry, Foreaker and Knowlton Covered Bridges, Ring Mill, Monroe Lake and Wildlife Area, Wayne National Forest and the Ohio River.

The following summary provides a personal, residential, commercial, and industrial demographic snapshot of the county:

Demographics

Civilian Work Force
2000  -  5,600

Community business resources

Many of the resources in this guide will assist you in developing a realistic plan prior to entering into business. Take the time to contact these sources of assistance and draw from their skills and knowledge to complement and strengthen your chances of business success.

The following guide to area resources was compiled to include a representative cross-section of what is available. If the particular resource you contact cannot assist you personally with your need, they usually can refer you to someone who can.

This county has a vast and diversified group of professionals who can provide invaluable information regarding the initial stages of your business. Early contact with the following could save you a lot of time, money and wasted effort.

Phone: 740-472-5499
112 E. Court St.
PO Box 643
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

Phone: 740-472-0169
Fax: 740-472-0490
101 N. Main St. Room 11
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

Educational resources

Educational institutions offer a wide variety of assistance and should all be contacted periodically to learn what workshops, seminars, and training programs are scheduled.

Most publish an annual calendar of small business training opportunities. Take advantage of these resources. It is clearly to your benefit.

The Ohio Small Business Development at Marietta College serves Monroe County by offering one-on-one counseling, on site assessments, referrals, a resource center for research and development, workshops and seminars, and loan resources.

The Small Business Development Center also has information concerning statistical data for the county, manufacturers’ directories, current economic indicators of the county, local, state and federal legislation affecting the local business community, and lists of area professionals and businesses that can be of assistance to you and your business.

Phone: 740-373-5150
308 Front Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Phone: 740-472-0810
Fax: 740-472-2510
101 N. Main Street, Courthouse Room 17
PO Box 627
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793