Henry County Economic Development

09/04/2026

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🌲 Looking for a fun way to spend a fall Sunday outdoors with the family?

🍂 4-H Camp Palmer near Fayette will host its annual Celebrate Camp open house on Sunday, October 4, giving families a chance to experience one of Northwest Ohio’s longtime 4-H traditions.

🛶 Activities are planned from Noon to 3:30 PM and include canoeing, a zip line, climbing wall, wagon rides, the Nature Center, and programs featuring Ohio wildlife and bats. Smokey Bear will also be there.

🌭 A free-will donation lunch will be available from Noon to 2 PM

🌱 Camp Palmer has deep roots throughout Northwest Ohio and has served generations of 4-H members and families from communities across the region.

📍 4-H Camp Palmer
26450 County Road MN
Fayette, Ohio

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ Noon–3:30 PM

📸 If Camp Palmer has been part of your family’s 4-H experience over the years, share a favorite memory in the comments!

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Graphic Credit: 4-H Camp Palmer

09/04/2026

We absolutely LOVE this event, and if you have never attended I encourage you to this year! And even better.... volunteer!! Check out the details below 👇🛩

✈️ WANT TO HELP US MAKE THE 2026 OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS? 🇺🇸

We’re getting close!

The 48N48 Henry County Airport Open House is Saturday, September 12, and as we put the finishing touches on this year’s event, we could still use a few more people who would like to help us make the day a success.

Whether you’d like to volunteer your time, support the event financially, or simply help spread the word, we’d love to have you involved.

This event is about much more than airplanes. It’s about bringing our community together, introducing kids and families to aviation, and supporting the Veterans Airlift Command.

If you’ve followed 48N48 and ever thought, “I’d like to be a part of that,” this is a great opportunity.

👉 Visit 48N48.org and click GET INVOLVED to see how you can help.

And if you can’t help personally, sharing this post helps too!

Thank you to everyone who has already stepped forward. We simply couldn’t do this without you.

✈️ Promoting aviation
🧑‍✈️ Inspiring the next generation of pilots
🇺🇸 Giving to the Veterans Airlift Command

🇺🇸 48N48 HENRY COUNTY AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Henry County Airport — Napoleon, Ohio
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
✈️ Airplane rides 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

A record that led to a purpose. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

We were thrilled to attend the announcement of the new JobsOhio Technician Path program at Northwest State Community College on Monday! 🛠️💡

Finding qualified technical talent is one of the top challenges facing local businesses. To bridge this gap, JobsOhio has introduced the Technician Path program—an innovative "earn-and-learn" incentive designed to help Ohio employers build a sustainable talent pipeline from the ground up.

Collaborating with our regional partners to bring workforce solutions like this to our community is at the heart of our mission. It was great catching up with our fellow Northwest Ohio Local Economic Development Organization (LEDO) colleagues during the event. We deeply value the opportunity to work alongside such an incredible group of dedicated professionals—and even better, close friends! 🤝

To learn more about how your business can participate and access funding, check out the program details here: https://www.jobsohio.com/workforce-talent/jobsohio-technician-path

09/02/2026

A strong workforce is essential to continued economic growth across Henry County and Northwest Ohio.
JobsOhio has launched the JobsOhio Technician Path, a new incentive program designed to help local employers develop skilled talent while giving employees the opportunity to earn a paycheck as they train for in-demand technical careers.
Whether you have 10 employees or 10,000, this program supports businesses of any size in building a talent pipeline through structured earn-and-learn opportunities.
Why participate?
✅Up to $10,000 per worker: Receive direct funding in three milestones as your employee advances through an approved training pathway.
✅Flexible Funds: Use support to offset wages, tuition, recruiting, or supervisor time—whatever helps your business grow.
✅Expert Support: Access hands-on guidance from regional advisors to design training plans, connect with education partners, and navigate the application process.
With Ohio projected to need more than 230,000 technicians over the next decade, this initiative, part of a broader $300 million investment in experiential learning is a powerful resource to help Henry County businesses stay competitive.

Learn more about eligibility and how your company can apply: https://www.jobsohio.com/path

09/02/2026

City of Napoleon is hiring!

Application forms are available at the City of Napoleon Administration Building, 255 W. Riverview, Napoleon and at www.napoleonohio.com. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Submit completed applications and resumes to:
Emily Meyer, Human Resources Director
c/o City of Napoleon
P.O. Box 151
Napoleon, OH 43545
Or emailed to: [email protected]

The City of Napoleon is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Municipal Service Worker I/II. The primary objective of this position, under direct supervision of the Operations Superintendent, is to safely operate a garbage/recycling truck on specified routes and to load/unload refuse/recycling.

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is not required, but a successful applicant will be required to obtain certification within parameters set upon hire. Possession of a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.

This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $19.95 - $23.62 per hour. Additional benefits include, paid holidays, eligibility for health benefits, paid time off, as well as participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Application forms are available at the City of Napoleon Administration Building, 255 W. Riverview, Napoleon and at www.napoleonohio.com. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Submit completed applications and resumes to:

Emily Meyer, Human Resources Director
c/o City of Napoleon
P.O. Box 151
Napoleon, OH 43545

Or emailed to: [email protected]

The City of Napoleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

08/31/2026

Check out their careers page at bit.ly/4ugUeLH and uncover the exciting opportunities waiting for you at The Gerken Companies

At The Gerken Companies, you’ll find an incredible team of 650 dedicated individuals who embody hard work and passion. If you’re eager to join our exceptional group and embrace new challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Check out our careers page at bit.ly/4ugUeLH and uncover the exciting opportunities waiting for you.

08/28/2026

Looking for a great job with the best schedule in town? 🍕✨

Napoleon Area City Schools is looking for a Lunchroom Worker to join our team! If you want a fun, active role where you get to brighten students' days and be a part of our Wildcat community, this is the perfect opportunity. 👇🍕🍔🙌

Join Our School Team: 3-Hour Lunchroom Worker Opening!

Looking for a flexible part-time role that fits your schedule? We are hiring a Lunchroom Worker (3 hours/day) to help serve nutritious meals and bring positive energy to our students' school day.

08/27/2026

Henry County Engineers office is hiring!

Resumes are being accepted at the Henry County Engineer’s Office until September 3, 2026.
Submit to: Henry County Engineer’s Office, attn: Tim Schumm, 1823 Oakwood Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545 or email: [email protected]

08/26/2026

📢 Calling all Henry County employers!

Looking to build a stronger pipeline of skilled technicians? Join us for an exciting announcement regarding a new JobsOhio Technician Earn-and-Learn Incentive! This program offers up to $10,000 per employee to support companies that hire and train technicians through paid, on-the-job learning.
📅 Date: Monday, August 31
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍
Location: Northwest State Community College (Archbold, Ohio)
RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3UfxoYw

Discover how your business can leverage direct financial support for training workers as they earn a paycheck and credential.

Big news for Ohio employers. JobsOhio is introducing a new incentive program as part of the JobsOhio Experiential Learning Initiative to help businesses build the technician workforce they need to grow.

Has building a pipeline of qualified technicians become one of your biggest workforce challenges? This new incentive offers funding and support for deploying a technician earn-and-learn model.

Stay tuned for more details next week.