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Featured Job of the Week...
This week's featured job is from the Gerken Companies! They are looking for Dump Truck Drivers to join their team. You can learn more...
Feb 251 min read


Governor DeWine Announces Largest Singular Investment in Defiance County History
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik and JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef today announced that First Quality Tissue, a leading manufacturer of hygiene, paper, and packaging products, will build a new ultra-premium towel and tissue production facility in Defiance, marking the largest singular investment and job-creation project in Defiance County history. First Quality Tissue Midwest, LLC will invest
Feb 243 min read


Featured Job of the Week...
This week's featured job is from Vernon Nagel! They are looking for Multiple Positions to join their team. You can learn more about the...
Feb 181 min read


Attracting Top Talent To Defiance County
(By Erika Willitzer, Defiance County Economic Development) Recently, a young woman contacted the Defiance County Economic Development...
Feb 132 min read


Featured Job of the Week...
This week's featured job is from the Vancrest of Hicksville! They are looking for Speech Therapist and Rehab Technician to join their...
Feb 111 min read


Featured Job of the Week...
This week's featured job is from Tuttle Construction! They are looking for an Estimator to join their team. You can learn more about the...
Feb 31 min read


Featured Job of the Week...
This week's featured job is from Northwest State Community College for Nursing Faculty! You can learn more about the company, other...
Jan 281 min read


How Hot Sticky Buns Are Critical to Economic Development
Defiance County recently played host to a potential new business scouting our area for their next facility. But instead of coming in with...
Jan 262 min read


Four Flags of Freedom: A Lasting Tribute to Our Local Veterans
The Four Flags of Freedom project has finally been completed in Defiance County, Ohio, and stands as a powerful and moving tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country with honor and courage. Four towering 120-foot flagpoles hoist enormous 30'x60' flags, each one a stirring symbol of the sacrifices made by our local veterans. As you drive past this awe-inspiring monument, you can't help but feel a deep sense of gratitude and respect for those who have given
Jan 225 min read


Featured Jobs of the Week...
This week's featured jobs are from Defiance County DD and DGL Consulting Engineers! You can learn more about each company, or apply for...
Jan 171 min read


Le Posh Salon Receives Homegrown Grant
Le Posh Salon located in Downtown Defiance is another Defiance County Economic Development's latest Homegrown Grant recipients. They...
Jan 151 min read


Four Flags of Freedom to be Delivered After Maintenance
Defiance County Economic Development is pleased to announce that our beloved Four Flags of Freedom flags will be delivered back to us...
Jan 141 min read


Salon 127 Hair Co. Receives Homegrown Grant
Desirae Wonderly, Owner Salon 127 Hair Co. in Sherwood, Ohio is Defiance County Economic Development's latest Homegrown Grant recipient....
Jan 91 min read


2024 Recap - How Hollywood’s Brad Pitt is Influencing Defiance County, Ohio.
When I interviewed for the role of Executive Director at Defiance County Economic Development, I was asked a pivotal question by the...
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Defiance County Economic Development Workforce & Marketing 2024 Recap
By: Paige Wesche, Assistant Executive Director & Carlie Carpenter, Economic Development Administrator As the year 2024 comes to a close,...
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Give Workplace Loyalty a SHOT
It will transform your company and employees By Erika Willitzer (Sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance County ) One of my friends...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


My Favorite Workforce “Fun Facts”
By Paige Wesche, Assistant Executive Director I do not know about you, but I am a sucker for fun facts! Throughout college, I survived by...
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Final Two American Flags Set to Be Installed on Veteran's Day
The Four Flags of Freedom initiated by Defiance County Economic Development has successfully achieved its donation target of $200,000, to...
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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