The Defiance County Economic Development office is celebrating a generous $1,000 grant awarded by the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 to support the Four Flags for Freedom Initiative. This initiative proudly showcases four flags that now fly prominently in the community, symbolizing unity and patriotism. The grant presentation featured Paige Wesche, Assistant Executive Director of Defiance…
The Four Flags of Freedom initiated by Defiance County Economic Development has successfully achieved its donation target of $200,000, to place four Mega American Flags along U.S. 24. The flags measure 30 x 60. Currently, two out of the four flags are waving proudly. The first flag was raised at Keller Warehouse on Flag Day,…
Congratulations to Defiance County Economic Development on the recent $2,500 grant received from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund for the Four Flags for Freedom Initiative. To learn more about this exciting initiative, visit www.fourflagsoffreedom.com/. Pictured representing the donation are (L to R) Steve Hubbard, Paige Johnson – Assistant Executive Director for Defiance County Economic Development,…
First of 4 Mega Flags to be Raised to Pay Tribute to Veterans Defiance, OH- Defiance County Economic Development is hosting a special ceremony to commemorate the first flag being raised of their Four Flags of Freedom Campaign. Nearly two years ago, Defiance County Economic Development’s Board decided to raise funds to establish the placement…
Bridge over the Maumee River closed just over one year for reconstruction LIMA, Ohio –- (Saturday, May 11, 2024) The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Defiance County Economic Development, and Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. invite the public to attend a ceremony to officially open the reconstructed bridge on U.S. 127 over the Maumee River…
Defiance County Economic Development announces the addition of Dave Hire as their new Marketing And Office Coordinator. Dave is a familiar face and voice in Defiance County and beyond. He brings nearly 40 years of experience in radio marketing as an on-air personality and Creative Services Director for Mix 98-1, 105.7 The Bull, Classic Hits…
Defiance County Economic Development has promoted Paige Johnson to Assistant Executive Director. She more recently held the position of Business Development & Operations Manager. Johnson has only been with the organization a little over a year and already has accomplished a lot in a short timeframe. “Paige dives right in and truly has a servant’s…
The Defiance County Economic Development recently promoted Hannah Waterman to Workforce & Marketing Manager. Waterman recently served as the Office Manager. In her new role, she’ll take the lead on all workforce & marketing initiatives. “I am excited about the opportunity to build relationships with local companies and assist them with their workforce needs. The…
