The Small Business Innovation Center (SBIC) located, between the Paulding Area Foundation building and the Board of Elections, currently has multiple office spaces available for rent. Managed by the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office, the SBIC was established in 2015 to offer an economical business office setting to young, growing businesses or established businesses…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Tim Copsey (VP Director, Paulding CIC) as the guest speaker at the February 2, 2023, club meeting. Tim came at the invitation of George Carter (CEO, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative). Tim told the Kiwanians about the history of the Paulding CIC and projects that they…
On January 5, 2023, Antwerp Local School was honored to start the new year with several guests touring the school’s Innovation and Aquaponics Center. Pictured here are (l-r) Dr. Marty Miller, Antwerp Local School Superintendent; Elyse Boyer, Antwerp Local School Director of Curriculum & Technology Integration & Innovation; Roy Klopfenstein, State Representative; Tim Copsey, Paulding County Economic…
Tatem Varner, graduate of Paulding High School and resident of Oakwood, opened a dance studio in October of this year. The dance studio is located at 113 N 1st St in the former Oakwood Eye Care facility. Growing up a dancer, Varner was in jazz, tap, ballet, and pointe at Dance Dolls in Antwerp. Dance…
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…
The Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) board reviewed several new logo samples this month, as the discussion of a positive branding and marketing image continues. Alex Hindenlang, an Antwerp alum, created the logos at the request of the board. Upon review and discussion, a logo was chosen and voted on with some minor…
On Thursday, August, 25th, the Vortex contract was signed to purchase the awesome aquatic features & pumps for the Holly Beach Splash Pad. This is a major step in the right direction and it wouldn’t be possible without all of your support. We love️ our community!
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…
The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) recently held their second quarter meeting at the new Mercer Landmark Headquarter complex, located just east of Latty. This (BAC) event was held in conjunction with the Paulding County Teacher Boot Camp. The meeting was attended by 31 individuals, representing 24 businesses from around the area, and…
PAULDING, OH – Cassidy Atkins entrepreneur and owner of Fur-Tastic Pups Dog Grooming in Cecil, OH is the first recipient of the Small Business Support Loan through the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office. This fund was made possible by the Paulding County Area Foundation and was established just three months ago to help small…
The Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) has purchased the former Park Station property in Antwerp. The property has been submitted into the Ohio Brownfield Remediation program. Upon state approval, the buildings on the property will be leveled and removed and the property remediated. The hope is to bring the property back to a natural…
The Paulding County Land Revitalization Committee (commonly called Land Bank) was invited to an open house this week. Jake Gentz, owner of Jake Places, LLC recently completed a 1300 square foot home at 848 West Perry Street. The three-bedroom, two bath home, was built on land bank property that was purchased in 2021 through a…
The Paulding County Business Advisory Council held their Q4 meeting here at the OSU Extension Building today, on the campus of the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The event is facilitated by the Paulding County Economic Development office. Representatives from the all three county schools and Vantage Career Center made presentations to the business community attendees. Each…
