Defiance County Economic Development

09/08/2026

Thank you, Fitzenrider, for investing in Defiance County Economic Development! As one of our newest members, we are thrilled to have you on board! Together we are building opportunities and growing Defiance County.

For more information on how your business can become a member, contact us today! [email protected].

09/04/2026

Sherwood State Bank is hiring! See their post for details.

📣 We’re Hiring — Two Locations!

Sherwood State Bank is looking for two Full-Time Relationship Specialists to join our team!

📍 Archbold
📍 Sherwood

If you’re friendly, dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you! Banking experience is preferred.

❤️ Join our growing community bank and make a difference locally.

📩 Apply today by sending your resume to [email protected]

Sherwood State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

09/04/2026

Custom Training Solutions at Northwest State Community College has Hydraulics & Pneumatics course offerings this month. Courses help develop the knowledge needed to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems commonly found in industrial equipment. For more information and to register, contact Joe Wendell: [email protected], 419-699-3126.

09/04/2026

Defi the Skies: An Evening of Lights & Wonder is TONIGHT! Let's celebrate America 250 with a spectacular evening! What to expect: Drone show, live music, free hot dogs & cake while supplies last, food trucks, Dr. Seuss book giveaway, and so much more!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family & friends to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday!
📆Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, 7PM-10PM
📍Kingsbury Park, Defiance, OH

09/03/2026

Custom Training Solutions at Northwest State Community College has an Industrial Electricity course offering this month. This course helps give maintenance and production employees a solid foundation in industrial electricity, including electrical principles, safety, circuits, components, measurements, and motor controls. For more information and to register, contact Joe Wendell: [email protected], 419-699-3126.

09/03/2026

There's no denying it. Defiance County is alive with innovation and boundless opportunities for growth across all industries. There's no better time than now to support Defiance County Economic Development. We are a non-profit organization that relies on contributing members to carry out our mission.
If your business/organization is interested in learning more about becoming a member, contact us today!
📞419-784-4471
📩[email protected], [email protected]
🔗www.defiancecountyed.com

09/02/2026

Did you catch the big announcement last week? Arc Solutions announced a $6 Million expansion that will bring 65 new jobs. This is incredible news for the Village of Hicksville and Defiance County. Thank you to Regional Growth Partnership Northwest Ohio and JobsOhio for your collaboration to help bring this expansion to life!

09/01/2026

Did you know? Defiance County Economic Development is a non-profit organization that relies on contributing members to carry out our mission. By supporting our organization, you are making a commitment to building the future of our Defiance County community for years to come.
If your business/organization is interested in learning more about becoming a member, contact us today!
📞419-784-4471
📩[email protected], [email protected]
🔗www.defiancecountyed.com

08/31/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Superior Credit Union on the grand opening of their new Defiance location! The renovations- inside and out- to the building are beautiful! We had a great time at your grand opening celebration last Thursday. Wishing you many years of continued success in Defiance!
📍618 N. Clinton St., Defiance, OH

08/30/2026

This coming Friday! Make plans to celebrate America 250 in Defiance, OH with a spectacular evening! What to expect: Drone show, live music, free hot dogs & cake while supplies last, food trucks, Dr. Seuss book giveaway, and so much more!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family & friends to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday!
📆Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, 7PM-10PM
📍Kingsbury Park, Defiance, OH