Business & Development

A history of our area, detailed information, expertise, and advice are readily available from experienced professionals in local organizations and government. 

City of Marietta

Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce

Marietta Main Street

Marietta/Washington County Visitor Bureau

Ohio Oil and Gas Association

Ohio Small Business Development Center

Shale Crescent USA

Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Association

Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Economic Development

Washington County Government

Please ask if you need more information or a referral.

Affiliates & Favorites

The Broughton Foundation, established by Carl and Elizabeth Broughton in 1991 to support local projects for local use and quality of life, and economic development. 

Marietta Community Foundation was founded in 1974 and headed by the late Carl L. Broughton.

Marietta High School Rowing is based in the Carl L. Broughton Boathouse on the west bank of the Muskingum River. Tax-deductible gifts to the Carl L. Broughton Boathouse Endowment Fund are used to improve and maintain the Boathouse which is also used by the Harmar Rowing Club and the Marietta Rowing and Cycling Club.