Board of Directors Our Board holds public meetings the third Thursday of every month at noon. If you would like to attend a meeting, please contact our office at (419) 784-4471 to RSVP. Board Minutes Board President Dave Figley Wesbanco Vice President Mark Klein State Bank Treasurer Michael Wahl Keller Logistics Group Mike Barth Village of Hicksville Mayor Keith Burmeister ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Taylor Klepper Klepper Building Company Sonya Selhorst Mercy Health Defiance Jill Little Defiance County Auditor Mike McCann City of Defiance Mayor Mick Pocratsky Defiance County Commissioner Tiffany Rockhold Defiance | Paulding OhioMeansJobs Beth Sigg Northwest Real Estate Services Dave Weaner Village of Sherwood Mayor Kyle Weber Township Trustee Tom Vance Village of Ney Mayor Mathias Grube Grube Inc. Ashley Wilhelm Johns Manville Marc Warncke CIC Attorney Board Meeting Minutes January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025

Defiance County Economic Development in Ohio works hard to bring high wage jobs and new investment. We are a resource for start-ups and existing businesses looking into expansions and other business pursuits. Our goal is to help further economic growth throughout Defiance County, Ohio. Summer STEAM Camps Register HERE Become a Sponsor Sites Workforce Incentives Blog Events Defiance County Blog Defiance County Blog Defiance County Blog Defiance County Blog 1 2 3 4 5 Defiance County Map Property Tax Calculator Why Choose Defiance County, Ohio? Strategically Located between Toledo & Fort Wayne along US 24 $2 Billion in New Investment Since 2020! Superior Infrastructure with Two Rail Systems, Two Transmission Gas Lines, & Two Electric Providers Outstanding Talent Pipeline with Over 1500 Jobs Created since 2020 Become a Member Your Investment Fuels Defiance County’s Future When you become a member, you're not just joining an organization—you’re backing a movement to grow our local resources, strengthen our industrial base, and create lasting job opportunities right here in Defiance County. Membership unlocks full access to our tools, support, and connections. And when businesses come looking for referrals? We proudly point them to our members—because we believe in supporting those who support us. Join Today. Let’s Build Success—Together. Become a Member List of Current Members Investor Guide Discover Defiance County Discover Defiance County Discover Defiance County Discover Defiance County Defiance County Economic Development Play Video Play Video 04:53 Defiance County Community Video Over the past few months we have been meeting with our local Defiance County public officials and community leaders to learn about what is happening in their communities! Check it all out in this video thanks to Boyers Media! Play Video Play Video 01:11 Defiance, OH Four Flags of Freedom Ceremony A big thank you to all who contributed to making our Four Flags of Freedom ceremony a success! Special thanks to Boyers Media for creating this amazing video! ❤️ Learn more about Four Flags of Freedom initiative! https://www.fourflagsoffreedom.com/ Play Video Play Video 00:42 Gordon Creek Granite Video Have you had the chance to visit Gordon Creek Granite in Hicksville, Ohio yet? Load More Thank You to Our Diamond & Platinum Investors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Prime Access to Major Transportation Corridors Direct connectivity to U.S. 24, a major four‑lane highway linking Fort Wayne to Toledo and beyond. Fast access to I‑75, I‑69, I‑80/90 (Ohio Turnpike) — enabling efficient regional and national distribution. Central to Midwest logistics routes, reducing shipping times and transportation costs. Proximity to Major Manufacturing & Industrial Hubs Positioned within one of the nation’s strongest manufacturing corridors. Close to major OEMs and suppliers in automotive, steel, food processing, and advanced manufacturing. Ideal for companies needing quick supplier‑to‑customer turnaround. Multi‑Modal Logistics Advantage Rail access through regional and national carriers. Close to international and regional airports for cargo and business travel. Easy access to Great Lakes shipping routes via Toledo. Strategic Midwest Location Within a one‑day drive of 60% of the U.S. and Canadian population. Perfect for companies serving national markets from a single, cost‑efficient location. Central time‑to-market advantage for e‑commerce, distribution, and manufacturing. Strong Workforce Pipeline Access to a skilled labor force with deep experience in manufacturing, logistics, and trades. Supported by Northwest State Community College and regional workforce development partners. Customized training programs available to meet employer needs.

Our team of economic development specialists are here to assist you with all our workforce and business needs. Call our office to set up a meeting: 419-784-4471. 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 Cara Boehm Director of Business Development and Marketing Hi, I'm Cara Boehm. I am thrilled to be serving my hometown through this role with Defiance County Economic Development. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out via email: Cara@DefianceCountyED.com

Investors Thank you, Defiance County CIC Investors for your unwavering support. Your contributions play a vital role in creating jobs and attracting investments in Defiance County. Your support enables our existing businesses to thrive in Northwest Ohio. We couldn't provide our business and economic development resources without you! Investor Guide Become an Investor Elite Diamond Platinum Gold Attorney's Title Agency of NW OH APT Manufacturing Solutions B&B Molded Products Baker-Shindler Company Clemens, Korhn, Liming, & Warncke Gerken Companies Hicksville Township MEC ProMedica Defiance Regional Spyker Contracting American StructurePoint Andres O'Neil & Lowe Insurance Balchem Beilharz Architects Brint Electric Citizens Bank City Beverage Company Cooper Farms DECKED EnviroKure F&M Bank Gerken Companies Gilbane Development Company Harmon Group Hagerman Construction Hicksville Bank Huntington Bank JICI Construction Jim Schmidt Chevrolet Buick KeyBank Key Realty-Vandermade Group Lathrop Logisticize Mercy Health Defiance Hospital MetaLINK Technologies Miller Brothers Construction Mosser Construction Nemco Food Equipment Northwestern Mutual NW Real Estate Services Ohio Gas Company Patriot Eng. & Environmental Patriot Rail Republic Services Rudolph Libbe Sabre Industries ServiceMaster of Defiance Sherwood State Bank Shultz Huber & Associates Signature Bank, N.A. SMTA Swanton Welding Company Switzer Realty Superior Credit Union TIMCOR Inc. Titan Mechanical, Inc. Vernon Nagel Incorporated William Vaughan Company Silver Bronze Alvada Construction Apache Acquisitions APG Arc Solutions Arps Dairy Arthur Law Firm Aquatek Water Conditioning Blessed Capital, LLC Bruce Guilford Real Estate Buckeye Roofing & Exteriors Center Concrete Civista Bank Clemens Mobile Welding Coldwell Banker Classic Properties Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors Crescent News Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Defiance Area Foundation Delventhal Company Design Collaborative DGL Consulting Engineers Enterprise Industrial Park of Ohio Epiphany Planning & Development EXXCEL Design-Build Construction Five Acre Mill Foundation Steel Fun Factory Promotional Products Gordon Creek Granite Grant Insurance Agency HBA of NW Ohio Hillandale Farms Howard Hanna Real Estate IPS Contractors Iron Ridge Development Klepper Building Company Legacy Farmers Cooperative Legacy Living Defiance Luderman & Konst MKM Architecture & Design Mannik Smith Group Mark Moats Ford Midwest Community FCU Miller Valentine Construction Michael Kinder & Sons National Oil & Gas Company Natural Design & Graphics Noble Township Northwest State Community College OhioMeanJobs Defiance & Paulding Pahl Ready Mix Palmer Energy Company Poggemeyer Design Group ReMax of Defiance Richland Township Ridgeville Telephone RMF Nooter Standridge Color Steyer & Co. Tuttle Services, Inc. Village of Sherwood Village of Ney Verdantas Washington Township Werlor Waste Control Individual Investors Aileen Meyer, Center for Community Impact Jacqueline Wells, Future Plans Jennifer Rosebrock Tim & Carol Whetstone Additional Supporters Dark Horse Restaurant & Social Club Iron Horse Brews Leever Glass Stambaugh Jewelers Weaner, Hill, & Weber, Ltd.

Wanting to be located in the heart of Northwest Ohio with great access to highways and rail? Defiance County is the perfect spot for your company expansion. Call our office at 419-784-4471. “Defiance County is built for builders. From a dynamic workforce to modern business parks and a strong network of local partners, our team is here to make growth simple, fast, and achievable. Whether you’re expanding, relocating, or launching something new, we offer the assets, insights, and hands‑on support to help your business thrive right here in Northwest Ohio.” — Erika Willitzer, Executive Director, Defiance County Economic Development View All Sites from JobsOhio INDUSTRIAL SITES INDUSTRIAL SITES INDUSTRIAL SITES INDUSTRIAL SITES 1459 Quality Drive Defiance, OH 30,000 SF Industrial Building Heavy Power - First Energy Up to 34' clear height Close access to the US-24 exit. Excellent regional location Strong Regional Workforce Federal Opportunity Zone Price negotiable More Details Harmon Business Park Spec Building - In Progress Now Defiance, OH 70,000 SF spec building ready for occupancy at the end of Q2 2026. It can be expanded to 100,000SF Tenant build out requests can be accommodated Close access to the US-24 exit. Excellent regional location Strong Regional Workforce Federal Opportunity Zone Price negotiable More Details 2090 E. 2nd Street, Building A Defiance, OH Includes ample outside parking Heavy power 12 docks & 12 grade-level doors 24' clearance Class "A" office space available Great highway access, less than 2 miles from US 24 interchange Recognized industrial area 1 hour access to Fort Wayne and Toledo markets Building Size: 39,300 sq. ft Lease Rage: $5.00 SF/yr (NNN) More Details Harmon Business Park Defiance, OH Strategically located off U.S. Route 24, with proposed 6-8 acre lots which can be combined for larger parcels Location: East Commerce Dr. in Defiance Price Negotiable - Will Build to Suit Total Developable Acres: 105 acres DOWNLOAD Brochure More Details Enterprise Industrial Park Defiance, OH Adjacent to U.S. Route 24, this site is served by two railroads and has a rail spur in place. Served by Two Rail Lines Sale Price: $32,000 per acre Site Size: 197 Acres More Details CSX Site Across From GM Defiance, OH Site has great access to U.S. 24 Location: St. Rt. 281 Site can be split 5, 10, 15 acres, etc. Total Acres: 71 acres CSX Main Line Ample utilities More Details Agnes Street Defiance, OH Situated at the intersection of State Route 15 (Ottawa Ave.) and Agnes Street, just past the roundabout, this property spans 6.108 acres with numerous possibilities. It is located within the city's tax abatement zone. There are a total of FIVE parcels Price: $400,000 More Details Liska North Property Defiance, OH Total Acres: 55 acres Site adjacent to US Hwy 24 $35,000/acre More Details Liska South Property Defiance, OH Total Acres: 27.6 acres US 24 interstate visibility $35,000/acre More Details Sherwood Industrial Park Sherwood, OH This shovel-ready industrial park has infrastructure in place in Sherwood, Ohio. Total Acres: 40 acres Location: Decker Drive, Sherwood, Ohio Sale Price: $30,000 per acre Village of Sherwood water and sewer Fiber available Local incentives available St Rt 18 <1 mile and US Hwy 24 8 miles from park More Details US 24/Stadium/Carpenter Land Defiance, OH Site sits off of U.S. Route 24 Total Acres: 176 acres All public utilities are to the site Frontage on both Carpenter Road and Stadium Drive Opportunity Zone Interstate Development Parcel Regional Hub between Toledo and Fort Wayne Mixed Use- Apartments, Senior, Medical, Retail, Industrial Need Call for Pricing: 419-784-4471 More Details Hicksville Industrial Park Hicksville, OH Easy access to Fort Wayne, Chicago and Cleveland. Location: Industrial Drive, Hicksville, Ohio Sale Price: $35,000 per acre Site Size: 65 acres More Details State Rd 66N Defiance, OH 1.05 acre parcel 225 feet of frontage on State Rd 66N Lighted access to site from State Rd 66N City of Defiance has an estimated population of 16,990 Shadow anchored by Kohl's & Menards North of US-24 7,354 average daily traffic on State Rd 66N For sale, asking $500,000 More Details 83 & 133 Fox Run Drive Fox Run Executive Park Defiance, OH 5.022 acres Less than 2 miles to US 24 access Highway exposure All utilities in place Fully developed and ready for construction 2 lots available- can be purchased separately or combined $60,000/acre More Details Krouse Road Site - Next to First Quality - Mega Site Defiance, OH 11580 Krouse Road, Defiance, OH 73 Acres Excellent visibility from US Route 24. AEP Power Large water source on site Next to CSX Rail Spur $30,000 per acre More Details Hicksville Rt. 2 1-Acre Frontage Hicksville, OH Great for Retail, Restaurant - Commercial Site Water & Sewer Available High Visibility Auditor's Parcel Description 1.16 acres Price: Call for Pricing: 419-784-4471 More Details Hicksville Rt 2 3-Acre Frontage Hicksville, OH Great for Retail, Restaurant - Commercial Site Water & Sewer Available 3 Acres with High Visibility on Rt. 2 Auditor's Parcel Description Call for Pricing More Details SR 66 N Defiance 2.23 Acres Defiance, OH Defiance City utilities available- sewer, electric, national gas Zoned commercial 2.23 acres $215,000 More Details SR 66 N Defiance 2.217 Acres Defiance, OH Defiance City utilities available- sewer, electric, national gas Frontage to SR 66 Zoned commercial 2.217 acres $225,000 More Details SR 66 N Defiance 1.962 Acres Defiance, OH Defiance City utilities available- sewer, electric, national gas Frontage to SR 66 Zoned commercial 1.962 acres $199,000 More Details SR 66 N Defiance 1.962 Acres Defiance, OH Defiance City utilities available- sewer, electric, national gas Frontage to SR 66 Zoned commercial 1.962 acres $199,000 More Details 575 Cleveland Ave., Defiance 1.962 Acres Defiance, OH Defiance City utilities available- sewer, electric, natural gas Zoned commercial M-1 2.123 acres $250,000 More Details 0 Carpenter Rd., Defiance 40 Acres Defiance, OH Seeking site for industrial Prime location just off high traffic Elliott Road 125 total acres available with 2 adjoining properties First Energy transmission line runs near property 40 acres $3,538,000 More Details 00 Carpenter Rd., Defiance 28.56 Acres Defiance, OH Seeking site for industrial Prime location just off high traffic Elliott Road 125 total acres available with 2 adjoining properties First Energy transmission line runs near property 28.56 acres $1,999,200 More Details 0 Domersville Rd., Defiance 60.44 Acres Defiance, OH Seeking site for industrial Prime location just off high traffic Elliott Road 125 total acres available with 2 adjoining properties First Energy transmission line runs near property 60.44 acres $4,740,000 More Details AVAILABLE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE BUILDINGS AVAILABLE BUILDINGS 1918 Building -Arabella Belle Defiance, OH Former School Building with Major Historic Appeal. Located in the heart of a revitalized historic business district in downtown Defiance The "Arabella Belle" AKA the "1918 Building" has been preserved with original hardwood floors, magnificent window views, and large open stair cases lined with carved detail. 120,000 sq. ft. For pricing and terms, call City of Defiance: 419-784-2101 More Details 603 N. Clinton Street Defiance, OH Office building- first floor Property adjacent to 609 N. Clinton St. Sale could combine both properties for development 2 bedroom upstairs apartment Large parking lot Close to Defiance College, across from Tim Hortons & Superior Bank Partially finished basement Lot size: 8,712 sq ft Call Listing Agent, Jamie Vogelsong, for more info: 419-769-2790. More Details 300 Clinton Street Defiance, OH Major renovation of historic downtown building Prime restaurant and office space Main level restaurant with possible outdoor dining Office suites on second and third floors Facade and interior work underway More Details 24862 Elliott Road Defiance, OH Modern. work-ready office space Large conference room, multiple offices, open area with cubicles Ideal for data processing, training, or as a call center/customer service facility Approximately 6,000 square feet $8.00 per square foot/year More Details River Front Bar For Sale Defiance, OH Thriving Bar on the Auglaize River! This turnkey business features ample parking, two private river docks, and a convenient front apartment. Sale includes D-1, D-2, D-3 & D-3a liquor licenses, plus all equipment and inventory for a seamless handoff. Whether you’re an experienced operator or first-time buyer, this established hotspot offers endless opportunities and riverfront charm. Price: $220,000 More Details 100 Stadium Dr. Defiance, OH High-quality architectural masonry, brick veneer, and full cement parking area 20,056 SF In-Line Shopping Center constructed in 2013. One mile from US-24 Close to Northtowne Mall, Lowes, Walmart and restaurants Adjacent to Defiance College Office Suites from 2,000 SF to 9,000 SF can be built out Move-in suites of 2,500 SF and 4,000 SF available Strong regional trade population More Details Frederick Town Commons 8959 N Oh-66 Defiance, OH Excellent visibility with 147 ft of frontage along State Route 66, 13,662 VPD (22), with marquee signage opportunity Neighboring tenants include: Asian Grill Buffet and Superior Credit Union Located in a prime retail corridor with close proximity to Walmart, Meijer, Kohls, and Menards 3,150 SF 3 Years Price: $20.00 /SF/YR -Triple Net (NNN) More Details DOWNTOWN AVAILABLE LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN AVAILABLE LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN AVAILABLE LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN AVAILABLE LOCATIONS 300 Clinton Street Defiance, OH Major renovation of historic downtown building Prime restaurant and office space Main level restaurant with possible outdoor dining Office suites on second and third floors Facade and interior work underway More Details 1918 Building -Arabella Belle Defiance, OH Former School Building with Major Historic Appeal. Located in the heart of a revitalized historic business district in downtown Defiance The "Arabella Belle" AKA the "1918 Building" has been preserved with original hardwood floors, magnificent window views, and large open stair cases lined with carved detail. 120,000 sq. ft. For pricing and terms, call City of Defiance: 419-784-2101 More Details

Defiance County Economic Development partners on a regular basis with the regional and local education institutes. In addition to high-quality public and parochial schools, Defiance County is served by two colleges and a technical career center. All take a progressive approach to workforce development, working with our office to create a powerful talent pipeline. Defiance College Defiance College is an independent, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200-acre Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary. Defiance College features programs in the divisions of: arts and humanities; business, education and social work; and natural science, applied science and mathematics. Northwest State Community College NSCC is located in Archbold, Ohio, and serves the six-county area. The community college offers a numerous 2-year degree and short-term certificate programs for transfer to a 4-year college or university, career changes and career advancement. Four County Career Center As its name implies, FCCC serves Defiance County and the three surrounding counties. It offers technical and career training for high school students, as well as a variety of training programs for adults. Click here to learn about Job Placement Program. Full List of Colleges/University 50 miles away from Defiance County, Ohio: View Now

We help companies create a talent pipeline! We have the resources and the partnerships to help any business establish a state certified apprenticeship - internship program. High School Apprenticeship Programs: APT Manufacturing Solutions APT Manufacturing Solutions training center is host to a two-year on-site state certified training program. First year students are scheduled for Basic Print Reading, Machining and Benchwork classes in the fall semester, followed by Industrial Electricity and PLC 1. The second year students take college courses on Advanced Machining, 3d Modeling, Robotics Programming and Advanced PLC & Communications. The students attend their local high school in the morning and APT in the afternoon. They are learning through both hands-on and classroom environments in the areas of manufacturing basics, machining, electrical engineering, electrical panel building, and robot programming. The program consists of building a robotic packaging cell for a theoretical customer. These classes are open to Central Local School District and Hicksville Exempted Local Schools through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program. Interested high school students should work with their guidance counselors. MEC (Maysville Engineering Corporation) MEC is host to four engineering technology college classes offered at their Defiance facility. Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing Processes are offered in the fall semester, followed by Engineering Graphics & Sketching and Microprocessors in the spring semester. These four courses provide the student with a foundation to pursue a career in an engineering discipline. These classes are open to high school students in Defiance County through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program. The class is open to anyone in need of technical training in the plastics field. Interested high school students should work with their guidance counselors. B&B Molded Products B&B Molded Products is host to two plastics technology college classes offered at their Defiance facility. PET115 Plastics Processes I is offered in the fall semester followed by PET215 Plastics Processes II in the spring semester. These two courses provide the student with an overview of the injection molding process, materials, support systems and tooling used in the plastics industry using actual production equipment at this location. These classes are open to high school students in Defiance County through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program. The class is open to anyone in need of technical training in the plastics field. Interested high school students should work with their guidance counselors. Apprenticeships Need help in creating a new apprenticeship or internship program at your company? We help companies create a talent pipeline for their workforce development needs! We have the resources and the partnerships to help any business establish a state certified apprenticeship - internship program.

Banks & Credit Unions Citizens National Bank 601 E. Second St. Defiance, Ohio 43512 (419) 782-2032 Website Civista Bank 122 E. Washington St. Napoleon, OH 43545 (567)341-4868 Website F&M Bank 1175 Hotel Dr. Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 782-9421 Website The Hicksville Bank 144 E. High St., PO Box 283 Hicksville, OH 43526 (419) 542-7726 Website Huntington Bank 405 W. 3rd St. Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 782-5050 Website KeyBank 414 W. 2nd St. Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 785-8431 Website Midwest Community Federal Credit Union 8770 OH-66 Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 783-6500 Website Sherwood State Bank 400 W. 3rd St. Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 782-0088 Website Signature Bank N.A. 4607 W Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 841-7773 Website State Bank 401 Clinton St. Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 783-8950 Website Superior Credit Union 8959 St. Rt. 66, Suite B Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 782-0512 Website WesBanco 601 Clinton St. Defiance, OH (419) 782-5130 Website

Our organization offers resources for businesses looking to locate in Defiance County, Ohio. We also help local businesses with their expansion and growth needs. Defiance County is a thriving community with a rich manufacturing history and a dedication to furthering innovation and technology. Mission Statement: Working to Bring High Paying Jobs and New Investment to Defiance County. Our organization offers resources for businesses looking to locate in Defiance County, Ohio. We also help local businesses with their expansion and growth needs. Defiance County is a thriving community with a rich manufacturing history and a dedication to furthering innovation and technology. We invite you to contact our office for all your economic & business development needs. Code of Regulations - CIC Bylaws

From establishing a start-up business to a large expansion project, our office can give you the resources and help you need. Start Your Own Business From business expansions to start-ups our organization can help you with all your economic development needs. One of the first steps in starting a business is developing a business plan. A business plan defines what a company must accomplish, acquire and learn before it gets started. A business plan also can be used as a tool to access capital. It provides information to bankers and future employees about a company’s goals and organizational structure. You can also set up a one-on-one meeting with our business coach. Give us a call at 419-784-4471 or Learn More Here OHIO RESOURCES From Training to Financing Your Business. COMPENSATION DATA Determine Your Compensation Levels with the Facts! SBA Resources for Small Business Owners FILE BUSINESS ONLINE From Ohio's Secretary of State FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS VENTURE List of Ways to Get Your Business Project Financed ON-DEMAND TRAINING SCORE has FREE & Low Cost Training for your Team

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We can help you with your workforce recruitment efforts. We can create a customized workforce strategy plan for your company. We also have software that can recruit for specialized positions. Workforce Development Job Openings Defiance County was the first county in the region to have a dedicated, full-time Workforce Manager. We take pride in engaging with the county schools, area colleges, and employers. The goal is increase knowledge and awareness while building relationships to further Defiance County’s workforce initiative. A modern workforce development system must include strong connections between employers and training providers to ensure a highly skilled, well-educated, competitive, and productive workforce. Though collaboration with local schools, Defiance County is moving forward to help educate the schools and community on what modern manufacturing is and how it plays a significant part in workforce devel opment. Image by LinkedIn Sales Solutions Image by Jesson Mata Image by Karan Bhatia Image by Rob Lambert Image by Greg Rosenke Image by Scott Blake Image by David Siglin Image by Pavel Neznanov Image by Leon Image by Guilherme Cunha Image by Science in HD Image by Crystal Kwok Car Factory Image by Clayton Cardinalli IMG_0754 Workforce Initiatives Summer STEAM Camps Partnering with Northwest State Community College on STEAM summer camps for students in grades 1st through 8th. Learn more Education Defiance County is served by two colleges and a technical career center. In addition, Defiance is within a 100 mile radius of over 80 colleges. View now Apprenticeships/ Internships Defiance County employers are offering apprenticeship and internship programs to help with employee training and retainment. Click here for a list of participating employers. Local Job Postings The most current and up to date job postings in Defiance County can be found right here on our website. To learn more about the amazing opportunities our employers have to offer. Click here