Tag: Paulding County Economic Development

Antwerp Holds MVPO Community Summit

On February 23 the Village of Antwerp with the Paulding County Economic Development hosted a Community Summit at the Antwerp VFW with the Maumee Valley Planning Organization’s, Estee Miller. The event brought in 33 people from the community who voiced their opinions on the Strengths Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of the Antwerp Village and…

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The Village of Paulding is seeking input from those who live, work, worship, and play in Paulding to help make this an even better place where families, employers, and workers might want to be. Please access the community survey using the QR code. All survey responses will remain anonymous.  The Bowling Green State University (BGSU)…

Guests tour Antwerp’s Innovation & Aquaponics Center

On January 5, 2023, Antwerp Local School was honored to start the new year with several guests touring the school’s Innovation and Aquaponics Center. Pictured here are (l-r) Dr. Marty Miller, Antwerp Local School Superintendent; Elyse Boyer, Antwerp Local School Director of Curriculum & Technology Integration & Innovation; Roy Klopfenstein, State Representative; Tim Copsey, Paulding County Economic…

PPEC members donate $11,692 to 7 local organizations

Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $11,692 to 7 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…

Paulding County Economic Development Hosts Annual Banquet

The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted their annual  Business and Industry Appreciation Banquet.  Over 200 guests gathered at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp to network and join in the evening event.   Key-note speaker for the evening was Dr. Marty Miller, Superintendent of Antwerp Local School.  Dr. Miller shared his Paulding County upbringing…

This week on PCBW: Double D Dairy Bar

Next up on Paulding County Business Weekly we will learn about Double D Dairy Bar.  We will introduce Owner Vicki Mewhorter and Manager Tami AuFrance and get an inside look at their ice cream and sandwich service business and understand the history of the store and how this ownership developed.  We will hear about the…

Paulding County Business Advisory Council Meets 2nd Quarter

The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) recently held their second quarter meeting at the new Mercer Landmark Headquarter complex, located just east of Latty.  This (BAC) event was held in conjunction with the Paulding County Teacher Boot Camp.   The meeting was attended by 31 individuals, representing 24 businesses from around the area, and…

Community Improvement Corporation buys Park Station building

The Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) has purchased the former Park Station property in Antwerp.  The property has been submitted into the Ohio Brownfield Remediation program.  Upon state approval, the buildings on the property will be leveled and removed and the property remediated.  The hope is to bring the property back to a natural…

This Week On PCBW: Memories by Tawnya

Next up on the Paulding County Business Weekly broadcast we will talk with Memories by Tawnya business owner, Tawnya English.  Be sure to listen in to how this nationally published local business started and thrives here in Paulding County.  Hear how Tawnya sets her business apart by providing an experience for her customers, not just…

PCED hosts Career Day Showcase After 3 Years Hiatus

The Paulding County Economic Development office hosted a Career Day Showcase event this past week. The event, held at the Paulding County Fairgrounds, was the first in the county in three years. Businesses, colleges, not-for profit groups, and government offices displayed and highlighted their businesses to the junior and senior classes from all three Paulding…

THIS WEEK ON PCBW: PAULDING COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 

This week on Paulding County Business Weekly listen in as we discuss a long standing upcoming Paulding County event.  On May 13 the Paulding County Relay for Life will take place at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.  Listen in as Director Cheryl Eddy provides incite on the history of the event, how it has touched the…

This week on PCBW: Paulding Progress

This week on the Paulding County Business Weekly broadcast we meet Adam Papin.  Adam is the new editor for the Paulding Progress newspaper.  Listen in to learn a little bit about the history of the newspaper, how Adam came to be involved in Paulding County and some of his thoughts to encourage news marketing in…