Business & Development
Background and history, detailed information, expertise and how-to advice is readily available from a number of experienced professionals in local organizations and government.
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce
Marietta/Washington County Visitor Bureau
Ohio Small Business Development Center
Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Association
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Economic Development
If you need or would like information from any of the above or any other local entity, chances are good that we can give you the name and personal contact information for the person who can help you.
We Recommend
We have supported or have been affiliated with these businesses, organizations, schools and the people who lead them for many years and hold them in high regard.
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport
Washington County Career Center
Washington State Community College
Washington State Community College Foundation
Our affiliate, GWB Specialty Foods, distributes Smith and Velvet products in our area. Both are family-owned Ohio dairies.
Affiliates & Favorites
Broughton Nature and Wildlife Education Area is 600+ acres of woods, trails, streams and ponds with a picnic shelter, cross country courses for Marietta City Schools and Marietta College teams, disc golf course and other amenities available to the public. The “park” is managed and maintained by The Broughton Foundation.
Good Life Marietta was launched by the Marietta Community Foundation to showcase our area to prospective businesses, employers, residents, visitors and students through lifestyle video profiles of local leaders like one of our tenants, Jerry James, President of ARTEX Oil Company.
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.