OMEGA - Connecting Communities to Resources
OMEGA’s Mission Statement: Provide a Pathway to Enhance Community and Economic Growth in our Region.
OMEGA is a collaborative body of member governments that serves as a facilitator between state and federal government agencies and local entities to provide opportunities in economic and community development through networking, education, planning, research, and allocation of resources.
We serve ten Ohio counties: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, & Tuscarawas.
Upcoming Events
Executive Board Meeting
Services we provide
Grant Resources
OMEGA helps local communities and government agencies with ARC, EDA, CDBG, OPWC, OWDA and many other grant funding sources. Planning and grant administration services are also available.
Read MoreRevolving Loan Fund
The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) offers low-interest loans to business in conjunction with bank financing. RLF funds are used in the event that full financing cannot be obtained from a bank.
Read MoreTransportation
OMEGA is a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) serving eight counties in the OMEGA District that are not members of a Metropolitan Planning Organization. The eight counties are: Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas.
GIS Services
OMEGA provides GIS data, technical assistance, analysis and map creation services for local communities in the OMEGA District.
What's Happening!
Click here for the latest meeting and event information, newsletters and press releases.
Read MoreData Center
Click here for OMEGA county Profiles, Annual Reports, Impact Statements and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Reports.
Ohio Development Services Surveys Now Open
The Ohio Development Services Agency is seeking input for their upcoming 5-Year Consolidated Plan, addressing housing, homelessness, and community dev...
OMEGA Transportation Survey Now Open!
Rough roads? Safety concerns? Too much traffic? Let us know how we can make our transportation network better. This survey should take approximately 5...
Rural Consultation Meeting Dates
OMEGA has set the current dates and times for the 2019 Rural Consultation meetings. These meetings allow for local officials to have input and offer c...
Now Hiring: Community Development Specialist
The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association has an immediate opening for a part-time Community Development Specialist to assist with the Economic/Com...
