Defiance, OH - The towering "Four Flags of Freedom" veteran monument in Defiance, Ohio is a striking new landmark that was dedicated in a...

Have a yearning for a refreshing Arps Dairy product or something more? There’s a perfect place in Defiance. Arps Dairy Gift Shoppe has...

By Erika Willitzer with Defiance County Economic Development – Column sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance County. The landscape of...

Discovering the Heart and Soul of Defiance, Ohio – We’re More Than Just a Top 10 Micropolitan By Erika Willitzer – Executive Director of...

Defiance is one of an incredible group of northwest Ohio communities chosen as some of the best small towns in America for business development! Read more... (Article courtesy of The Regional Growth Partnership) Northwest Ohio made a dramatic statement with its showing in the annual Site Selection Governor’s Cup awards. Seven communities within the 17-county Northwest Ohio footprint were ranked among the best nationally based on number of business development projects. Lima r

(Story courtesy of The Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio) A leading third-party logistics provider in Northwest Ohio has announced plans for a new headquarters in Defiance to support expected growth in the coming years. Keller Logistic Group will invest $5 million and create 194 new jobs as part of the project. The company will take over an existing 31,000 square foot facility, invest in renovations and upgrades, while consolidating office personnel from three location

Defiance County is like a blank canvas for artists with hundreds of stories waiting to be told. Some of those stories are being told with...

Lessons Learned from One Encounter with Rev. Jesse Jackson (By Erika Willitzer – Executive Director of Defiance County Economic...

DECKED, a leading manufacturer of innovative truck bed storage systems, is expanding its footprint in Defiance County, Ohio, with a major $26.5 million investment that will bring new jobs and energy to the region. Defiance, OH — DECKED, the nationally recognized manufacturer of truck bed storage solutions, has announced a significant expansion in Defiance County, Ohio. The company will occupy the county’s newly constructed 75,000-square-foot speculative building, marking a ma

(News Release - From GM) GM Investing $918 Million in Four U.S. Facilities for V-8 Engine Production, EV Components GM is committed to providing jobs that support families and communities across the United States with tens of billions invested in its U.S. manufacturing facilities since 2013 FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today plans to invest $918 million in four U.S. manufacturing sites, including $854 million to prepare these facilities to produce

Defiance County Economic Development Launches Four Flags of Freedom Campaign To Honor & Raise Funds For Local Veterans DEFIANCE COUNTY,...

A global leader in the production of specialty chemical solutions has announced plans to construct a new plant in Defiance, Ohio where it can better serve the Eastern Great Lakes region.

Defiance, OH — Castlehill Materials, a premier manufacturer of high-quality stone veneers and architectural surfaces, has officially chosen Defiance, Ohio as the site for its newest production facility. The company’s decision marks a major win for local economic development and signals growing momentum in Defiance County’s industrial sector. Castlehill’s new location at 1459 Quality Drive  will serve as a hub for manufacturing its signature stone and thin brick products, whic

Defiance, OH — Keller Development has officially begun construction on a new 190,000-square-foot packaging facility along U.S. 24 in Defiance, Ohio. The $7.1 million project is expected to create 35 new jobs and significantly boost the region’s industrial capacity. Located on East Commerce Drive, the facility will serve as a major expansion of Keller’s packaging operations, offering advanced manufacturing space, streamlined logistics capabilities, and room for future growth.

New Multi-Million Dollar Fertilizer Plant Coming to Northwest Ohio A global leader in the production of specialty chemical solutions has...

On January 19, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $100,000 to assist APackaging Group...

Executive Director Lists Out Accomplishments 2021 has been a crazy year and that’s a good thing. This was my first full year at Defiance...

The Premier Bank story is about the people who make the bank what it is. Customers, employees and the communities Premier Bank serves...

Group (APG), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art injection molding manufacturing plant in Ohio. The new facility will bring 135 new jobs  to the region and represents a $49 million investment  in equipment, infrastructure, and workforce development. Expansion Highlights Location : The plant will be located in Defiance, Ohio, strategically chosen for its proximity to APG’s customer base and supply chain. Jobs Crea

The Craft Beer Industry “A good brewery is a social nexus of a community,” said Mark Young, who co-owns Two Bandits Brewing Co. in...