Aspen CSG partners with Rural Development Hubs across the country to strengthen local leadership, align funding, and build regional capacity. Through research and peer learning, we support Hub leaders to refine strategies and apply what works across regions.
In Ohio, we work with Hub partners that coordinate across sectors, align resources, and connect communities to advance long-term regional strategies:
ACEnet is a community-based economic development organization serving the 32 counties of Appalachia Ohio. Its mission is to grow the regional economy by supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening economic sectors. ACEnet achieves this by providing business incubation, technical assistance, access to capital, training, and infrastructure—including sector-specific facilities like food and wood processing centers—to help local businesses start, connect, and thrive.
Appalachian Partnership is a non-profit organization of CEOs representing businesses across Ohio’s 32 Appalachian-designated counties. Their mission is to increase the prosperity of local citizens and businesses by deploying robust economic development strategies.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional community foundation – the first and only community foundation serving all 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. Since 1999, they have grown to be a trusted financial partner to thousands of donors. Today, they steward more than 700 charitable funds, totaling $133 million in assets.
