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Genesis HealthCare System Visit Zanesville announces

and Zane State College 2026 Muskingum County

Announce Collaboration Tourism Development Grant

Expands Healthcare Educational Opportunities Program

in the Region submitted
submitted
Key Dates
• Round One Applications Open:
October 1, 2025
• Round One Deadline: November 30,
2025 (11:59 PM)
• Awards Announced: January
31, 2026
• Round Two Applications Open:
The Zanesville-Muskingum County April 1, 2026
Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit • Round Two Deadline: May 31, 2026
Zanesville) announces the 2026 Tour- (11:59 PM)
ism Development Grant Program that • Awards Announced: July 31, 2026
is designed to enhance the economic
impact of tourism across Muskingum Applications will be reviewed by the
County. Tourism Development Grant Committee,
The grant program provides financial with priority given to projects that dem-
assistance to non-profit, for-profit, and onstrate strong marketing strategies,
municipal organizations that promote sustainable plans, and the potential to
tourism. This may include tourism pro- attract visitors from outside the region.
motion through events, attractions, Grant recipients must acknowledge
Matt Perry, President & CEO of Genesis HealthCare System (right) and Dr. Chad Brown, President of Visit Zanesville as a funding source in all
Zane State College, (left). and programs that bring visitors to the marketing materials and submit a post-
county, encourage overnight stays, and
Genesis HealthCare System and Zane Zane State College. “Zane State and create memorable experiences. event report.
State College are collaborating to ex- Genesis understand that with this kind A total of $15,000 is budgeted for Complete grant details can be found
pand healthcare educational opportuni- of investment comes expectation, and 2026, with a maximum of $1,500 avail- now at www.visitzanesville.com/Grant-
ties for people in our region as of July 1, we’re committed to being transparent, able per project. Funding may be used Program/ . Any applications submitted
2025. accountable and outcome-focused ev- for marketing, advertising, photography, prior to October 1 will not be reviewed
“Working with Zane State College to ery step of the way.” entertainment that enhances events, early.
expand healthcare programming and This is a non-exclusive, community- and outreach materials distributed be-
opportunities will benefit students in our wide, strategic collaboration. Both insti- yond a 50-mile radius. Made with
community,” said Matthew Perry, Gene- tutions remain independently governed,
sis HealthCare System President & CEO. with Zane State maintaining authority 100%%
“Together, we are investing in the future over its academic affairs and Genesis HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP?
of students of all ages to help them pur- maintaining authority over its clinical CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408. local news.
sue careers in the healthcare field. It will operations. Key components of the col-
also benefit all of us as we continue to laboration include:
build on our strong foundation of com- • Zane State will lead academic
passionate, quality healthcare services programming, career pathways
and education in the six counties Gen- from high school to degree and
esis and Zane State College serve.” student support services.
The collaboration includes closing crit- • Genesis will offer tuition
ical workforce gaps, elevating education reimbursement, clinical
access, driving regional retention, spur- experiences, work-based learning
ring economic growth and expanding and real-time support into program
program offerings. development.
“This collaboration is the result of • An annual, co-authored impact
years of conversation, alignment and report will track shared metrics
shared vision. We’ve built this intention- including enrollment, retention,
ally – based on data, trust and a deep credential attainment and job
understanding of what our community placement.
needs,” said Dr. Chad Brown, President,

The Village of New Concord is

pleased to welcome Mary Beth

Caudill to the part-time

position of Communications

and Community Relations

Coordinator submitted

In this role, “M.B.” will work to strength- has been the Program Director for the
en community engagement, enhance New Concord Area Arts and Recreation
communication between the Village and District (NCAARD) since 2020, and will
its residents, and support special events continue in this position.
and initiatives that contribute to the cul- M.B. is passionate about creating op-
tural, educational, and civic vitality of portunities that bring people together
New Concord. and inspire active community involve-
Mary Beth Caudill has been a dedi- ment. She lives in New Concord with her
cated member of the New Concord com- husband, Tom, and their two sons, Tan-
munity since 1996. She brings with her ner and Ty.
a wealth of experience, having served Please join us in welcoming Mary Beth
as a collegiate soccer coach, tennis to this new role with the Village!
coach, and educator for 25 years. M.B.