Why a Port Authority?

Ohio law empowers port authorities with robust economic development abilities.  In order to enhance the economic development efforts already underway in Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Port Authority board was established in the fall of 2012.  Staff from Progress Alliance, our county’s former economic development organization, joined the organization on March 1, 2013.  The Jefferson County Port Authority now serves as the county’s one-stop economic development office with the goal of strengthening the economy of Jefferson County Ohio.