One of the largest food service companies on the planet is expanding in Hicksville. Here's the official announcement: "Hicksville, Ohio – April 2, 2024 Nemco Food Equipment Announces 40,000 Square Foot Expansion to Hicksville Manufacturing Facility Nemco, a leading innovator in food preparation and warming equipment for the foodservice industry, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Hicksville, Ohio. The expansion, encompassin

Kirstie Mack is the director of the Defiance Development And Visitors Bureau. She talks about the DDVB's role in Defiance, her...

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

(Written by Dave Hire, Marketing And Office Coordinator) If you’ve been following the news, you know two things…Taylor Swift attended the...

The Defiance County Economic Development Annual Meeting is only weeks away! Save the date…Thursday, April 18th at the place that’s hosted...

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

(Written by Dave Hire, Marketing And Office Coordinator) First, a couple confessions: I am a huge history nerd. Any history website, box...

(Story courtesy of Kevin Nadrowski of GM Communications) DEFIANCE, Ohio — GM Defiance and the Defiance County Economic Development Group...

(By Executive Director - Erika Willitzer) Age is just a number! This age-old saying holds true for the young minds of today. Often,...

The reins of the Defiance Municipal Court have changed. Longtime Defiance Municipal Court Judge John T. Rohrs III officially retired...

When Defiance County emergency services call for mutual aid, help comes from neighboring counties. The mutual aid might always be there...

(By: Erika Willitzer) In 2022 the Defiance County Economic Development office recorded over $175 million in new investment, and in 2023,...

(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

By Erika Willitzer (Featured in The Crescent-News) Who doesn't love the delicious chicken sandwiches and waffle fries from Chick-fil-A? ...

HICKSVILLE – There’s going to be a change of leadership in the village. Mayor Ron Jones has decided not to run for re-election this year....

Sugar On Top By Mari is another of our Homegrown Grant recipients. Owner Marilyn Valle tells the story of this sweet new business:...

Putt-Putt Fun Center in Defiance is Defiance County Economic Development's latest Homegrown Grant recipient. Putt-Putt's quest to bring...

By Erika Willitzer (Featured in the Crescent News) Finding Gratitude in your Career Today, there is a lot of talk about the struggles and...