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7 Common Mishaps Small Business Startups Should Try to Avoid
Starting a new business tends to begin with innovation. This could look like a new idea or concept or a creative twist on a something...
Sep 17, 20213 min read
Forging Ahead....Executive Director Monthly Column
(By Erika Willitzer) Agile seems to be the word often thrown out in the world of economic development and business. We have to be...
Sep 17, 20213 min read
A Company Committed to Delivering an Outstanding Client Experience
Specializing in helping businesses navigate their finances Founded in 1969, Shultz Huber & Associates has grown into a full-service...
Sep 17, 20211 min read
The Village of Sherwood is Looking for a Change
Specifically turning some farmland into a new industrial park According to Village of Sherwood officials and other members of the...
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Growth through Housing Opportunities
A city’s motto can tell a lot about the area. For Defiance, it’s motto -- a great place to live -- rings true, so true in fact, it has...
Aug 11, 20214 min read
Riding the Rails to Success
Napoleon, Defiance & Western Railway (NDW) is heading down a track of success not only for itself but for businesses throughout northwest...
Aug 10, 20213 min read
What’s Defiance County’s Elevator Speech?
I’ve been in several visioning meetings the last seven months since starting in my new role as Defiance County’s Economic Development...
Jul 21, 20213 min read
Baker Shindler- A Good Mix for Defiance County
When Defiance natives think of general contracting, they think of the Baker Shindler Company. After all, Baker Shindler is one of the...
Jul 14, 20211 min read
Defiance Splash Park Embodies Creative Placemaking at its Core!
The Defiance City Splash Park is an amazing example of what’s called “creative placemaking.” Projects like this, citizen-driven and...
Jul 14, 20212 min read
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INCENTIVES BOOSTS HICKSVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Village of Hicksville was named after a savvy businessman. Village officials are tapping into that legacy to offer innovative...
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Ohio Launches Survey to Shape In-Demand Jobs List
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the next launch of the In-Demand Jobs Survey for Ohio businesses to...
Jul 12, 20211 min read
DeWine Signs Bill that Will Invest $2.2 billion
June 29, 2021 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—This morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill that will invest $2.2 billion from the American...
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Defiance Dream Center Gets Special Visit
The Defiance County Economic Development Office was invited to a special event where Lydia Mihalik, the Director of the Ohio Development...
Jun 30, 20211 min read
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Announce $155 Million in Business Assistance Programs
News Release -(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the launch of four grant programs...
Jun 27, 20214 min read
Governor DeWine Announces College to Law Enforcement Pathway Program
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the launch of a new pilot program that will equip aspiring peace officers...
Jun 27, 20212 min read
New Skill Match - Workforce Tool
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently announced the launch of a new, innovative resource on OhioMeansJobs.com....
Jun 27, 20211 min read
A - F Grading System May Be Changed
State lawmakers have sent to Gov. Mike DeWine a bill that would replace the A-F grades on report cards for Ohio’s more than 600 school...
Jun 27, 20211 min read
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