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Investor Spotlight- The Hicksville Bank
How our story began… In October of 1901, shortly after the turn of the century, prominent citizens of Hicksville saw the need for a bank...
Apr 18, 20222 min read


Schlachters Driven to Succeed
The youth of today are balancing between innovation and tradition which has helped them create their own pathways forward and harvest...
Apr 13, 20224 min read


Tri-State Dairy
It’s a Bit Cheesy But That’s What Makes it Great. Tri-State Dairy, located on Wendell Avenue in Hicksville, is focused on making great...
Mar 28, 20224 min read


Cooper Farms- A Staple in the Agricultural Industry
Cooper Farms is a food and farm company founded in Oakwood, Ohio where the organization raises turkeys, chickens and hogs in their...
Mar 25, 20223 min read


Keller Development Breaks Ground on New Packaging Facility Along U.S. 24 in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, OH — Keller Development has officially begun construction on a new 190,000-square-foot packaging facility along U.S. 24 in Defiance, Ohio. The $7.1 million project is expected to create 35 new jobs and significantly boost the region’s industrial capacity. Located on East Commerce Drive, the facility will serve as a major expansion of Keller’s packaging operations, offering advanced manufacturing space, streamlined logistics capabilities, and room for future growth.
Mar 18, 20221 min read


The Huber: A Village Centerpiece
While there are stars on stage, it is the community members that really shine when you look at the Huber Opera House & Civic Center The...
Mar 9, 20225 min read


Reasons Why You Should Run for Our Board
One thing I learned over the years is that one of the keys to organizational success is surrounding yourself with intellect, experience,...
Feb 14, 20222 min read


New Multi-Million Dollar Fertilizer Plant Coming to Defiance
New Multi-Million Dollar Fertilizer Plant Coming to Northwest Ohio A global leader in the production of specialty chemical solutions has...
Jan 21, 20222 min read


Defiance's Apackaging Group Receives Rail Grant
On January 19, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $100,000 to assist APackaging Group...
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Workforce Ready
Creativity, Innovation, and Education in the Workplace Workforce trends continue to ebb and flow as we enter the new year. As our office...
Jan 18, 20223 min read


ProMedica DRMC
Founded in 1901, Defiance Hospital has been an anchor institution in the Defiance community for well over a century In 1998, the Defiance...
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Small Businesses are the Heartbeat of the Community
To be unique is to be remembered and that’s especially true for small businesses. Defiance County is home to several small businesses,...
Jan 4, 20224 min read


Rollercoaster Ride + 2021 = BLESSED!
Executive Director Lists Out Accomplishments 2021 has been a crazy year and that’s a good thing. This was my first full year at Defiance...
Nov 23, 20212 min read


Providing Commercial & Residential Restoration Services to Defiance and Surrounding Areas
In 1969, Richard and Marilyn McCann began what today is known as ServiceMaster by McCann. The business began as a janitorial and...
Nov 23, 20212 min read


The Premier Story
The Premier Bank story is about the people who make the bank what it is. Customers, employees and the communities Premier Bank serves...
Nov 22, 20212 min read


DISCOVER APT Manufacturing
APT Manufacturing Solutions has been providing high-tech solutions to manufacturing problems for over 25 years. Founded initially in a...
Nov 22, 20212 min read


Great Hospitals Help Create Great Communities
Providing the Best Care Possible Now and Into the Future “Mercy Health is proud to be caring for the Defiance community by providing the...
Oct 29, 20213 min read


FirstEnergy Invests in Economic Development
Continuing upgrades as growth continues in Northwest Ohio This is an exciting time for economic development in the greater Toledo area...
Oct 18, 20213 min read
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