A staple in the local automotive parts industry has officially expanded its footprint near the Village of Antwerp with the grand opening of a full-service Do it Best hardware store, located within the new location of the H&W NAPA Auto Parts operation. The new retail space, which quietly opened its doors on April 14, marks…
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…
Three Antwerp businesses will be hosting the 2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash in what they consider the “ultimate Antwerp triathlon”. The business collaboration includes, The Upper Nine, Pin-A-Rama Bowling Alley and Hops Place. Each business will host one leg of the event for two-person teams to compete on Saturday, March 8. Pin-A-Rama will host…
Episode 100!! Can you believe we have recorded 100 episodes of Paulding County Business Weekly? This week, My102.7 FM Station Manager Joe Barker, Station Engineer Terry Carwile, and Economic Development Director Tim Copsey sat down to discuss and reminisce about where it all began and how we developed the idea of PCBW. Thank you to…
The Paulding County Land Reutilization (Land Bank) committee met for the first time in the new year at the county commissioner’s office. The meeting opened with Estee Blair, representing Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO), sharing that all projects that were allocated funds from the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) 2023-24 round of residential…
A ribbon cutting was held here recently to introduce a new business in the village. Andrew’s Doggie Oasis is located at 105 North 2nd Street. Local owners Mindy Newsome and Sherri Fitzsimmons, will offer full-service grooming for any size dog, dog boarding and also breeding of miniature Schnauzers and Golden Retrievers. They have been…
On the cusp of the official opening of Quarters on Us, the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce welcomed the arcade establishment to the Antwerp business community with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. This venture has been a long time coming for both the owners and the gaming community. Owners Titus Garmater and father Josh Garmater have been…
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…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Tim Copsey, Director (Paulding County Economic Development, Paulding, Ohio)as the guest speaker at the October 31, 2024, club meeting. Tim came at the invitation of John Daeger (Paulding VFW Post 587, Commander and Fellow Kiwanian).Tim spoke to the Kiwanians about the many benefits of Land Banks in…
Paulding – The Van Wert County Economic Development office will be hosting a “Build your Future” event on September 18th, 2024 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. All Paulding County schools are invited to attend this year’s event. This event will be divided into two sessions – a morning session + afternoon session. Here’s a…
This week on Paulding County Business Weekly we have Greg Johnson, President & CEO, and Jeff Starner, CFO of the Herbert E. Orr company. Listen in to hear how the business began, where it’s been, and where it’s headed as it continues to be a viable employment option in Paulding County that continues to support…
PAULDING – The John Paulding VFW Post #587 has announced a new veterans memorial that will be established in the village. The monument will face the corner of US127 and Caroline Street and is designed to honor all veterans and branches of the military. The main monument is the centerpiece of the memorial that features…
The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) met at Antwerp Manor Assisted Living facility on Wednesday March 6th, headed by Tim Copsey, Paulding County Economic Development Director to discuss initiatives focused on collaboration between local businesses and schools for the betterment of Paulding County. The meeting kicked off with a welcome and introduction of 22…
