Lisa Lawson, Project Manager for Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Center for Regional Development (CRD), held a grant writing workshop at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office here. The session empowered 16 local professionals, representing 13 individual businesses, by equipping them with essential skills to navigate the often-complicated world of grants. Lawson introduced attendees…
ANTWERP – Paulding County is preparing for its own future growth as major project investment takes place in surrounding counties. This week, the Powell, Ohio based development group BMJW Investments LLC, with affiliate entity MWB Investments LLC, closed on three parcels totaling approximately 89 acres of “ready to develop” property in the northeast corner of…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Heather Sherburn, (Hidn Treasures LLC), as the guest speaker at the March 6, 2025, club meeting. Heather came at the invitation of Jessica Stechshulte, Administrative Assistant, (Paulding County Economic Development). Heather spoke to the Kiwanians about her business and how it all got started. Hidn Treasures LLC…
The Paulding County Area Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of over $90,000 in community grants to support local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents throughout the county. These grants will fund essential projects and services that align with the Foundation’s mission to enrich the quality of life in our…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of 2025 on January 15th at Pin-A-Rama Bowling, Diner & Pizza. The year’s budget was approved, event dates were discussed, as well as some new business promoting events. Stay tuned to Antwerp Chamber Facebook page for details about these offerings. Also at last week’s Antwerp Chamber of…
Listen in this week as we hear from our new Paulding County Clerk of Courts elect Sarah Harpel. Sarah shares her experiences that led her to the position and what the clerk of court position does for Paulding County. We want to give a huge thank you to OhioMeansJobs for sponsoring this program. You can…
Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) held their 24th annual business & industry appreciation banquet on Tuesday, November 12th at Grant’s Catering. The annual banquet brought many of our local, state and regional business partners together to recap the achievements and growth in Paulding County since last year. Following a social hour, complete with music provided…
Listen this week to the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast, where we hear from Solid Ground owner Brian Shuherk, who shares about the Solid Ground business and all the exciting benefits that they can provide. Irrigation, landscaping, landscape drawings, and snow removal just to name a few. Brian shares how this business started in the…
Our PCBW podcast this week hosts Jen Smith. Jen is the new owner of Hometown Speech Connections. Jen is a certified speech pathologist who has had to adjust to the closing of Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville but has recently opened an office in Antwerp. Currently located in the Main Street Business Center, listen to…
This week we sit down with Eric Davis, Business Development Representative with Wessler Engineering and discuss all things water. Drinking water, surface water, sewer water and all things related to this. We hear how the workforce that helps operate and maintain these services in aging and how we need to develop a new pipeline of…
PAULDING, OH – Okuley’s Pharmacy, located in Continental and Defiance, Ohio, is excited to announce the opening of a new location. Okuley’s Pharmacy – Paulding will be located at 829 North Williams Street (former Fastenal location next to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles). “This is an exciting announcement for Paulding County,” stated Paulding County Economic…
The third annual Paulding County “Teacher Boot Camp” event completed here recently. The week culminated with the educators sharing their required presentations to their peers and an adjunct professor through Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (ESC) with Ashland University. This year nine Paulding County educators participated in the program. The educators received CEU credit…
The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) proudly announces its recent recognition for excellence, attaining a 2-star rating during a ceremony held on Friday at Terra State by Ohio College TechPrep. In compliance with state regulation, all Ohio school districts and Educational Service Centers (ESC) are required to establish a Business Advisory Council. Ohio has…
