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Defiance Comprehensive Plan

Community officials have started the process to update the community’s comprehensive plan, and we need your help. You can start doing your part to Plan Defiance by taking a community survey that can be found by clicking here:

Why Choose Defiance County, Ohio

Strategic

Location

Superior Utility

Infrastructure

Extraordinary

Talent Pipeline

MAJOR EMPLOYERS

We are a county rich in Advanced Manufacturing, Auto, Agribusiness, Healthcare, and More.

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Defiance County offers a variety of cultural opportunities. People come from all over the United States and Canada to enjoy the pleasant rural rolling farm land setting.

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BECOME AN INVESTOR

Investor support helps us fulfill our mission of growing and retaining the resources, industrial base and employment opportunities in Defiance County. Together, we can achieve success!

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WORKFORCE TOOLS

These data tools were developed to help users understand the workforce in Ohio, with a focus on Ohio's in-demand occupations.

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The Pulse of Defiance County

From Our Blog

Lights, Camera, Cue Defiance County

Hollywood and Defiance County go way back – that may be why the county gets a lot of love from those bright lights. From movies to real...

Schooled: 10-little Known Facts about a Defiance Landmark

The 1918 school building in Defiance has garnered a lot of attention as interested parties have been meeting with city officials to...

Hicksville Groundbreaking Announcement

Vancrest of Hicksville held a groundbreaking ceremony for their upcoming senior living project The new 64,000 sq. ft. facility will...

Need better Internet or just Internet accessibility in general?

Defiance County officials are working on it, but they need residents help Defiance County, in partnership with Lit Communities, is...

Nemco Taking Its Food Holding Line to New Places

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nemco Taking Its Food Holding Line to New Places Acquires Meister Cook and Its Hot Hold® Technology for Faster BOH...

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"Working It" Podcast & Video Series

Check Out....Defiance County Economic Development’s “Working It” podcast and Video Series….Where we take a behind the scenes look at innovative companies located right here in our great county working hard to make dynamic products and services for the nation and the world!

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Meet The Team

Erika Willitzer

Executive Director

Hi, I'm Erika Willitzer, I was born and raised in Defiance County. I'm so happy to be back working in the community that helped build me. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out via email: Erika@DefianceCountyED.com

Kortney Williams

Marketing & Workforce Manager

Hi, I'm Kortney Williams. I have worked in economic development for four years now and enjoy marketing Defiance County as a great place to live, grow, and work. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out via email: Kortney@DefianceCountyED.com

Hannah Waterman

Office Manager

Hi, I'm Hannah Waterman. Defiance County is a special place to me. I have lived here, earned my college degree here, and now have the pleasure of working here. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out via email: Hannah@DefianceCountyED.com