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…
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…
Our next episode of Paulding County Business Weekly brings an in-depth look at Antwerp business, Petals and Vines. Listen in to a great discussion with local business owner Denise Coleman. Denise is a great example of graduating local, moving away but realizing how great Paulding County life is and coming home to make your local…
Tim Copsey of the Paulding County Economic Development announced the acquisition of decrepit buildings, including the old Paulding movie Theater. The last showing was back in the 1980’s for this building that was built in 1893 as an Opera House. The buildings will be deconstructed and hope to provide new life for this part of…
The Paulding County Economic Development Board has introduced a new logo for the Paulding County Economic Development office. The new logo design will quickly identify Paulding County by its bold lettering, the unique shape of the county, and by the profound outline of the historic courthouse. The PCED board approved the design recommended by the…
PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Business Advisory Council meeting was held at the OSU Extension Building in Paulding this week. Over 30 business owners and administrative leaders from around the county joined with administrators from all three county school systems. The main topic of discussion was workforce development. Attendees heard presentations about the tools…
The Turtle Trot that coincided with Antwerp’s Day in the Park was a huge success and had hundreds of people who were there. Over 300 shirts were made by Hines and all sold out to raise funds during this 5k event. The park was literally packed with people. It was announced that the Turtle Trot…
The Paulding County Economic Development office has hired a new Office Manager. Kristen Schilt has been chosen to assist Director Tim Copsey and lead the county office that continues to grow. A Paulding High School alum and 2019 Bowling Green State University graduate, Schilt is familiar with Paulding County and the region. Recent employment with…
Applications are now available for the Paulding County COVID-19 Crisis Fund grants to assist businesses in Paulding County with relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past month, United Way and the Paulding County Area Foundation have marketed a donation relief fund called the Paulding County Ohio Crisis Fund. The fund was established in…
Paulding County Economic Development hosted the annual banquet at the extension building on the fairgrounds on Tuesday, October 4. Starting the event was John Kobee with prayer and had President Jerry Zielke introducing the speakers for the evening. The night was catered by Wedding Dreams by Grants of Antwerp. The evening began with a meet…
Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. will be hosting its 2016 Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at the OSU Extension Center at 503 Fairground Drive in Paulding, Ohio. Networking will start at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:30 PM. Tori Wolf, account manager with the Northwest State Community College – Manufacturing…
Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. was one of sixteen Ohio counties to receive the AEP Ohio 2015 Community Economic Development Academy (CEDA) Award at the recent Ohio Economic Development Association Annual Summit in Columbus. For completing the process, AEP Ohio granted Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. $10,000 that will assist the community accomplish with some…
The Paulding County Economic Development Dinner for the community took place on Tuesday, September 15 at the Fairgrounds in Paulding. The evening began with meet & greet session and following that was the dinner. Jerry Zielke, PCED Director opened the evening. Two great speakers on this evening were Sarah Stubblefield and Dave Dorner. Jerry reported…
