Today Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced Gloria Blauvelt would join the OhioSE Business Development team. In this role, Blauvelt will represent OhioSE and JobsOhio in business development efforts to robustly market the 25-county region to attract new capital investment and job creation.

Working in partnership with OhioSE leadership and the JobsOhio business development team, Blauvelt will lead in proactive business development outreach, lead generation, and strategic marketing of sites.

“I’m excited to step into this new role in business development after serving in several capacities at OhioSE, from managing site development to leading high-impact projects across our region,” said Blauvelt. “That experience has given me a 360-degree view of what it takes to build lasting partnerships and drive investment. As I take on the task of attracting new companies to Southeast Ohio, I’m confident in the strength of our region, from our ready sites and new speculative buildings to the local partnerships that make success possible.”

Blauvelt has served as Project Manager for regional economic development in Adams, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton counties. She has been with the organization since 2022 and will continue to serve as a project manager in addition to her new responsibilities.

"We are very fortunate to have a very talented, dedicated and versatile staff at OhioSE", said Matt Abbott, OhioSE President and CEO. "Today we are excited to blend the talents of Project Manager Gloria Blauvelt into Business Development for our region. Although Gloria will maintain some Project Management responsibilities, her unique communication skills, work-ethic and attention to detail will suit OhioSE very well on the Business Development team."

Before joining OhioSE, Blauvelt worked in the leadership development and policy advocacy sector as well as in local government in Central Texas, leading initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents. Born in Mexico, she has dedicated her career to improving life outcomes for the communities she lives and serves, including southeast Ohio, which she now calls home. She holds a bachelor’s in philosophy from the University of Texas-Pan American and a master’s in public administration from the University of Texas-Arlington.

OhioSE is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join its team as a Project Manager to serve the southern part of the region with Blauvelt. To learn more about this open position, visit www.ohiose.com.com/about/career-opportunities.

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Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties. Geographically the largest of the seven regions across the state, OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies, and other entities to expand, retain, and attract businesses in the counties they serve.