Opportunity^2 is an economic development project for Southeast Iowa, of which Jefferson County is a part. The project is the brainchild of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission which has been in operation since 1974 and serves the local jurisdictions of service delivery area 15. This ten county region is comprised of the following counties:

The purpose of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission and Opportunity^2 is to promote the general welfare, convenience, safety and prosperity of its regional neighborhood in four broad categories - economic development, community development, transportation planning and housing assistance.

Here is a video they produced about coming home to Southeast Iowa: