News Release -(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the launch of four grant programs...

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the launch of a new pilot program that will equip aspiring peace officers...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently announced the launch of a new, innovative resource on OhioMeansJobs.com....

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...

(SBA News Release) $100 million competitive grant program to strengthen outreach to businesses in underserved communities enacted through...

As I drive into work each day, the song “Signs” by Tesla starts replaying over and over in my head. Not because I am getting signs...

Investor Spotlight Article – Defiance, Ohio The business climate continues to shift towards the convenience of shopping online and...

The first newsletter of 2021 brings with it a “Goodbye” and a ”Hello”. Jerry Hayes has officially retired from the Executor Director...

Have you every wanted to start your own business, but not quite sure what the business model would look like? Franchises are a great way...

STATE PROGRAMS/RESOURCES: Defiance County Health Department Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Defiance County Job and Family Services...

Blessed Capital, LLC has announced a major renovation of its historic downtown building located at 125 E Smith Street in Hicksville, Ohio. The project marks a significant investment in the revitalization of the village’s core and reflects a growing momentum for small-town renewal across Defiance County. The renovation will breathe new life into the building, which has long stood as a fixture in Hicksville’s charming downtown district. Blessed Capital’s plans include modernizi

Starting a Business in Defiance County... One of the first steps in starting a business is developing a business plan. A business plan...

As part of the American Rescue Plan, President Biden established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), overseen by the...

I remember years ago, I was meeting with a fellow economic developer and I asked: “How many companies have you recruited to your county...

Here are the details of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's proposal for the next two fiscal years beginning July 1: Small businesses — $150...

Ohio Department of Natural Resource recently gathered all the symbols. There are several listed below: 12 State Symbols: The State Bird:...