Raising the Community
That Raised Us.

Southern Ohio is at the threshold of one of the most significant periods of investment in its history. ASCEND is the regional alliance organizing the businesses, careers, and communities that will define what comes next.

📍 Southern Ohio

For Business

For Careers

For Communities

ASCEND is built for Southern Ohio.
It's built for you.

WHERE DO YOU FIT?

I'm Building a Business

The PORTS corridor is reshaping the regional economy. ASCEND connects you to the intelligence, relationships, supplier networks, and workforce partnerships you need to compete and grow with it --- regardless of your company's size.

Explore the Business Alliance

I'm Building a Career

Whether you're entering the workforce, transitioning careers, or looking to advance --- ASCEND Academy builds training pathways around what regional employers actually hire for. Real credentials. Real opportunity.

Explore Career Pathways

I Belong to This Community

You already care about Southern Ohio. ASCEND's Community Platform turns that commitment into coordinated action --- connecting businesses, nonprofits, governments, and civic leaders around the things that matter most.

Explore the Community Platform

OUR PURPOSE

Strong businesses create strong communities.
ASCEND strengthens both.

Every initiative ASCEND undertakes advances one of four enduring outcomes for the people and businesses of Southern Ohio.

Stronger Businesses

Businesses grow through collaboration, investments, and access to shared regional opportunity.

Stronger Careers

People gain meaningful employments, lifelong skills, and real pathways to economic advancements.

Strong Communities

Communities become healthier, more resilient, and more attractive place to live and raise families.

Stronger Region

Southern Ohio becomes a premier destination for industrial investments, innovation, and long-term growth.

Raising the CommunityThat Raised Us.

ASCEND is built for Southern Ohio. It's built for you.