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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 19, 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


APackaging Group (APG), Coming to Defiance, Ohio
Defiance County Economic Development statement (News Release 10-5-2021) Our office is so pleased to have a company of APG’s caliber...
Oct 5, 20212 min read


Apackaging Group to Open New Injection Molding Facility in Ohio, Creating 135 Jobs
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
Oct 4, 20211 min read


There's Something Brewing in Defiance County
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...
Sep 30, 20215 min read


Candela’s $11.5M Solar Project in Mark Center to Power Community and Fund Local Schools
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
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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