In recent years, improvements have been made to various parks such as East Side, Bronson and Kingsbury. Defiance Mayor Mike McCann...

(By Paige Wesche, Assistant Executive Director of Defiance County Economic Development) Retaining top talent is a crucial challenge that...

The City of Defiance has been named one of the Smart21 Communities worldwide in 2024 – the second year the city has been honored with...

(By Erika Willitzer, Executive Director of Defiance County Economic Development) Over the last two months, I’ve been asked over 100...

Defiance County Economic Development has been on a mission the last two years to raise enough funds to put up Four Mega American Flags,...

Blog post by: Regional Growth Partnership Northwest Ohio Renovations have begun at an iconic downtown Defiance building, setting the stage for what many believe will spur further development in the Northwest Ohio community. Located at the corner of Clinton and Second streets, the three-story building is situated at the busiest intersection in Defiance. Planning for the renovated historic structure is slated to be a mixed-use development, including a restaurant, office space a

The Defiance County Economic Development held their annual Summer Manufacturing Camp for Defiance County middle school students. The camp...

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...

First of 4 Mega Flags to be Raised to Pay Tribute to Veterans Defiance, OH- Defiance County Economic Development is hosting a special...

By Erika Willitzer – Executive Director of Defiance County Economic Development. Proudly Sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance County....

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

Hicksville, OH — Vancrest Health Care Centers has officially opened its newest senior living facility in Hicksville, Ohio, marking a major milestone in healthcare and community development for Defiance County. The brand-new 64,000-square-foot facility, located at 601 Defiance Avenue , replaces the former Hickory Creek nursing home and offers a full continuum of care—including skilled nursing, assisted living, a specialized ventilator unit, and short-term rehabilitation servic

All photos courtesy of Grube, Inc. “Wings. Beer. Success.” To paraphrase a slogan used several years ago by Buffalo Wild Wings, that sums...

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...