Helping Your Business Thrive
The Athens County Economic Development Council is the champion of business in Southeast Ohio. We are a public-private partnership committed to increasing economic opportunity in Athens County by encouraging entrepreneurship, recruiting new businesses, and helping existing businesses grow and expand. Advocacy is the cornerstone of all we do. We work for you because your success is our success. Prosperous businesses make for happy employees and a booming local economy
Mission
To be a catalyst for quality jobs and progress in Athens County and throughout the region by creating a seamless network of economic development resources through partnerships with government, business and nonprofit organizations
Vision
To be the most respected and prominent agent for positive change in Athens County.
2021 Board Members
Mr. Lenny Eliason, Athens County Commissioners, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Steve Patterson, Mayor of Athens, Vice Chairman of the Board
Mr. Jack Bortle, Athens County Port Authority
Mr. Dominick Brook, Ohio University
Ms. LeeAnn Helber, Ohio Health O’Bleness
Our Staff
Executive Director: Mollie Fitzgerald, MPA, CEcD
Project Specialist: Kate Perani, MPA
Administrative Assistant: Ricarda Sammaneh
View our 2021 Strategic Plan
ACEDC Strategic Plan Update FINAL_
