Defiance County Economic Development statement (News Release 10-5-2021) Our office is so pleased to have a company of APG’s caliber...

Group (APG), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art injection molding manufacturing plant in Ohio. The new facility will bring 135 new jobs  to the region and represents a $49 million investment  in equipment, infrastructure, and workforce development. Expansion Highlights Location : The plant will be located in Defiance, Ohio, strategically chosen for its proximity to APG’s customer base and supply chain. Jobs Crea

The Craft Beer Industry “A good brewery is a social nexus of a community,” said Mark Young, who co-owns Two Bandits Brewing Co. in...

Mark Center, OH  — Candela Renewables announces its $11.5 million investment in the Candela-Mark Center Renewable Project—an ambitious solar energy initiative that will not only generate clean power but also deliver direct financial benefits to the local community. As part of the project agreement, Candela will contribute $300,000 to Fairview School District to support a solar energy pilot program , giving students hands-on learning opportunities in renewable energy and STEM

Starting a new business tends to begin with innovation. This could look like a new idea or concept or a creative twist on a something...

(By Erika Willitzer) Agile seems to be the word often thrown out in the world of economic development and business. We have to be...

Specializing in helping businesses navigate their finances Founded in 1969, Shultz Huber & Associates has grown into a full-service...

Specifically turning some farmland into a new industrial park According to Village of Sherwood officials and other members of the...

A city’s motto can tell a lot about the area. For Defiance, it’s motto -- a great place to live -- rings true, so true in fact, it has...

Napoleon, Defiance & Western Railway (NDW) is heading down a track of success not only for itself but for businesses throughout northwest...

I’ve been in several visioning meetings the last seven months since starting in my new role as Defiance County’s Economic Development...

When Defiance natives think of general contracting, they think of the Baker Shindler Company. After all, Baker Shindler is one of the...

The Defiance City Splash Park is an amazing example of what’s called “creative placemaking.” Projects like this, citizen-driven and...

The Village of Hicksville was named after a savvy businessman. Village officials are tapping into that legacy to offer innovative...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the next launch of the In-Demand Jobs Survey for Ohio businesses to...

June 29, 2021 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—This morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill that will invest $2.2 billion from the American...

The Defiance County Economic Development Office was invited to a special event where Lydia Mihalik, the Director of the Ohio Development...