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Mid-Ohio Valley
A hub of economic growth , a thriving arts scene and a rich history waiting to be discovered make up the Mid-Ohio Valley region of West Virginia and Ohio . Consisting of towns and cities situated upon , and relying on , the Ohio River , this bustling area is the best of both worlds .
To recognize this unique and prosperous area , West Virginia Executive created the Celebrate the Mid-Ohio Valley special advertising section . In this section , readers will find spotlights on some of the region ’ s businesses — including financial institutions , universities and nonprofit organizations — each showcasing the work and community service they provide to the area .
Parkersburg ranked as one of the top places in the nation to live in terms of housing costs versus broadband availability on a national survey , adding to the economic success of the region . Parkersburg is also a 1-Gig City . While the larger cities of the Mid-Ohio Valley are impressive , it ’ s the smaller towns and municipalities , such as Ripley , WV , and Belpre and Marietta ,
Ohio , that give the region a lot of its charm , culture and appeal .
The Ohio River flowing through the area has and continues to provide much in the way of transportation , recreation and beauty . The region has thrived for generations because of its prime location , and it is no surprise that when one side of the river thrives , either in Ohio or West Virginia , so , too , does the other . This spirit of success and giving can only be found in the Mid-Ohio Valley . See for yourself .
Working Together . Building Success .
Four locations in Wood County 800.374.6123 peoplesbancorp . com Member FDIC
Peoples Bank has been headquartered in the Mid-Ohio Valley ( MOV ) since its inception in 1902 . Peoples Bank ’ s vision is to be the best community bank in America . As a community bank , making an impact locally is important to them and a big part of what makes Peoples Bank different . The Peoples Bank Foundation , Inc . has awarded more than $ 5 million in grants across its footprint since its inception in 2003 .
Additionally , Peoples Bank employees personally donated more than $ 116,000 to local food banks in 2020 , and Peoples Bank recently covered the daily tolls of the Parkersburg Memorial Toll Bridge to thank the MOV community for their support . Peoples Bank is committed to community .
Peoples Bank has been recognized as the number one bank in West Virginia as part of Forbes ’ annual list of America ’ s Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions 2020 and recently received the Parkersburg News & Sentinel ’ s Readers ’ Choice Award for Best Mortgage . To top it off , Peoples Bank has the most bank branches in Wood and Washington counties .
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