Executive
Director's
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| | | MVRPC Hosts Free GIS Training to our Members | | |
MVRPC hosted a successful “ArcGIS Online Basics” training session on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Wright State University’s GIS Lab. Intended for beginners who are new to ArcGIS Online, this training session covered hands-on learning modules on finding, managing and editing ArcGIS Online data as well as creating web maps and web mapping applications. It concluded with creating several versions of the popular ArcGIS Online StoryMaps application.
This session was MVRPC’s 15th training session since 2016. MVRPC staff served as instructors to over 15 participants during the training, providing detailed written tutorials and other materials that attendees could take back to continue to practice after the training was complete. The participants ranged from many member organizations including Greene, Montgomery and Preble Counties, Xenia and Miami Townships, City of Dayton, City of Sidney, and more.
MVRPC’s GIS staff provides 3 training sessions per year for our members using commonly used GIS programs such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. For more information about MVRPC’s GIS program and training opportunities, visit our website at mvrpc.org/data-mapping/gis-mvrpc or contact Tom Harner, GIS Manager at tharner@mvrpc.org.
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MVRPC Digest for Board of Directors Meeting
October 2, 2025
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- The MVRPC Board of Directors recognize Matt Parrill of ODOT District 7 on his upcoming retirement and thanked him for his service on the Board and Technical Advisory Committee over the past 15 years (pictured above)
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Our 2025 Board of Directors roster lists each voting delegate and alternate for every MVRPC member jurisdiction. **Please note, this list is subject to change as new delegates are appointed. If your organization's delegate is blank, please contact Megan Young at myoung@mvrpc.org.
New to our Board or want a refresher on your role as an MVRPC Board member? Check out the 2025 Orientation for Board of Directors to learn more.
| | Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Stakeholder Meeting | | |
MVRPC is developing a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan to enhance safety and prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries in the Miami Valley.
In order to collect input and provide project updates, MVRPC is inviting elected officials, technical experts, and other interested parties within our MPO communities to participate in a stakeholder meeting to review the latest project information.
This stakeholder meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.
For more information visit our website https://www.mvrpc.org/events/safe-streets-all-virtual-stakeholder-meeting.
The SS4A program makes funding available for planning and implementation efforts. In order to be eligible for implementation dollars, jurisdictions must be covered by a compliant safety action plan. MVRPC’s Safety Action Plan will allow local jurisdictions to access future implementation funds. MVRPC’s Safety Action Plan is expected to be complete in early 2026.
To learn more about the SS4A Safety Action Plan, please visit: www.mvrpc.org/ss4a. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Whitaker at 937.531.6541 or by email at ewhitaker@mvrpc.org.
| | MVRPC Engages Professionals at the University of Dayton’s 2025 Fall Career Fair | | |
MVRPC staff members, Tiffany Thomas, HR Manager and Milo Simpson, Planner II, were happy to participate in the University of Dayton’s 2025 Fall Career Fair on September 15th, 2025. The career fair attracted over 1,000 students and alumni to explore full-time, co-op, and internship opportunities from over 200 different organizations across the country, including MVRPC.
Career fair participants learned about the mission of the agency, the work being performed, and of future internship opportunities with MVRPC. Staff answered questions about a variety of topics, and students expressed interest in many of the aspects of our work, such as; environmental planning, community engagement, transportation planning, GIS, sustainability, and more.
We would like to thank The University of Dayton for hosting another successful career fair and creating a great atmosphere to connect with the next generation of professionals. We hope to continue our strong partnership with the university and participate again in the future.
For questions about the career fair, please email Tiffany Thomas, HR Manager, at tthomas@mvrpc.org.
| | MVRPC Staff Attend Skyhawk Summit at Fairborn High School | | |
MVRPC staff recently attended the annual Skyhawk Summit at Fairborn High School. The Skyhawk Summit is part of Fairborn High School’s “Unity Day” event, which strives to connect the school community and emphasize unity. Prior to the event, students completed a career-inventory survey provided by the Greene County Business Advisory Council. The survey is designed to give students a sense of their ideal career fields, if not previously familiar. The event was set up as a traditional career/college expo. MVRPC staff spoke with students about careers in planning, MVRPC tools and services, and provided students with materials related to regional initiatives.
The event was jam-packed with learning opportunities for students. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors were in attendance. Approximately 200-300 students rotated through about every 45 minutes.
MVRPC staff would like to thank Fairborn High School staff and the Skyhawk Summit Planning Committee for the opportunity to attend this event.
| | Grants and Funding Resources | | |
On a monthly basis, MVRPC highlights several funding opportunities for eligible cities, counties, and townships on our website that could benefit communities in the Region. We include a description, contact information, and program links. We have also listed other valuable resources for funding opportunities for our regional jurisdictions and organizations. See more at: mvrpc.org/grant-and-funding-opportunities
This month, we are featuring information on:
- BJA FY25 Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program– Deadline: October 27, 2025
- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF Ohio) – Deadline: November 14, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Youra Polk at kyourapolk@mvrpc.org.
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MiamiValleyGovJobs.org is a one-stop website for candidates seeking positions with a public agency in the Miami Valley. This service is provided to MVRPC member organizations and partners at no cost. Posting your positions on MiamiValleyGovJobs.org increases the visibility of your positions and expands your candidate pool. Each job post will be displayed with your organization's logo and a link to your website where candidates can find more information. To post a position with your organization, please email your posting to JobBoard@mvrpc.org.
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