{"id":52293,"date":"2026-09-24T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=52293"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T19:11:29","slug":"paulding-chamber-celebrates-members-at-planted-in-paulding-annual-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/paulding-chamber-celebrates-members-at-planted-in-paulding-annual-banquet\/","title":{"rendered":"PAULDING CHAMBER CELEBRATES MEMBERS AT \u2018PLANTED IN PAULDING\u2019 ANNUAL BANQUET"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses, organizations and community leaders Tuesday evening September 15th during its 2026 \u201cPlanted in Paulding\u201d Annual Awards Dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual banquet recognized individuals and organizations for their contributions to Paulding County, honored Chamber members celebrating milestone anniversaries and marked a transition in leadership for the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Landers was named Business Leader of the Year, while Ben Kauser received the Young Professional of the Year award. Esther Dooley was presented with the Legacy Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four organizations received the Chamber\u2019s Golden Shovel Award: Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteers, Paulding County Carnegie Library, Paulding County Hospital and Paulding Putnam Electric & Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden Shovel Award: Paulding Chamber director Jen Rosebrook (left): Paulding County Master Gardener volunteer, led by Sarah Noggle (right).<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Golden Shovel Award: Paulding Chamber director Jen Rosebrook (left); Paulding County Carnegie Library, representatives: Victoria Wilhelm, Tawnya English and Ruth Dotterer.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Golden Shovel Award: Paulding Chamber director Jen Rosebrook (left); Paulding County Hospital: Ron Goedde, and Kyle Mawer.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Golden Shovel Award: Paulding Chamber director Jen Rosebrook (left); Paulding Putnam Electric & Internet: Randy Price and Peter Niagu.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A large group of Chamber members was also recognized for milestone anniversaries in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating one year were Pollard Auto Care, 3N Live and the Paulding County Festival Committee, Inc. Little Sprouts Early Learning Center was recognized for five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fifteen-year recipients were Memories by Tawnya, Vancrest of Payne and EDP Renewables \u2013 Timber Road Wind Farm. Schlatter\u2019s Plumbing and Heating celebrated 25 years, while MetaLINK Technologies, Inc., Grant\u2019s Catering and Bittersweet Inn marked 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northwest Ohio CASA was recognized for 35 years, and Waters Insurance, LLC celebrated 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four organizations reached the 50-year milestone: R&B Fabrications Inc., Straley Realty & Auctioneers, Inc., Westwood Behavioral Health Center and Vantage Career Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amrize Cement Inc. was recognized for 70 years, Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance for 90 years, Baker Shindler Ready Mix for 105 years, AgCredit for 110 years and Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association for 120 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Paul Lutheran Church celebrated 125 years, while the Village of Haviland and Stiebeling Farms, LLC were recognized for 130 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening also marked the official transition of the Chamber\u2019s executive director position to Jen Rosebrook. Past Executive Director Jill Strahley spoke on behalf of the Chamber and reflected on her time serving in the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board President Alycen Urban chaired the event and helped present awards along with board members Brad Harsha, Cheryl Eddy, Erin Laukhuf and Scott Strahley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The banquet also featured a Dessert Dash fundraiser, with desserts donated by area businesses and community members. The activity raised more than $2,000 for student scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant\u2019s Catering hosted the annual dinner, while Kircher\u2019s Flowers provided centerpieces for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chamber concluded the evening by recognizing the businesses, organizations and individuals honored during the banquet for their continued involvement in the Paulding County community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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