by Office Manager | Aug 17, 2022 | Community, Events, New Business, PCED Office
We appreciate and thank you for being a member of the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) Investment Team!
The PCED board of directors and staff invite you to attend our upcoming Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp. Social Hour will be from 5:30-6:30 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.
As a membership benefit, you have access to two complimentary banquet reservations. Please RSVP here by October 11th: https://forms.gle/foB7HZ49C1jW343G9 . Additional tickets can be purchased for $30. Payment can be taken ahead of time or the night of the banquet.
Feel free to call the office at 419-399-8295 with any questions or to RSVP.
by Office Manager | Jul 29, 2022 | Community, Events, PCED Office
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release July 29, 2022
Coffee & Conversation Social for Young Professionals
Paulding, OH – The Young Professionals of Paulding County had a successful social event Thursday night at Grounded Coffee & Crumbs. The growing group met for “Coffee & Conversation” and the coffee shop was buzzing! New connections were made and current events and local topics were discussed. There is a lot of potential for this group as the question continues to be asked, what is it that Young Professionals want to see for the future of their Paulding County? Anyone under the age of 40 who works, lives, or worships in Paulding County is welcome to join. The group will meet again on Tuesday, August 30 location is still TBD so stay tuned. Contact Kristen Schilt with Paulding County Economic Development for more details at 419-399-8295.
by Office Manager | Jul 6, 2022 | Community, Events, PCED Office
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release June 29, 2022
Young Professionals of Paulding County kickoff event.
PAULDING, OH – On Wednesday, June 29th the Young Professionals of Paulding County, a new
group in the area overseen by Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) held a kick off
meeting to network, brainstorm and share about happenings in Paulding County.
The hour session included a round of speed networking, insightful discussions and activities
related to the stages of team development led by Estee Miller, spot on for the beginning stages
of this group forming. Kristen Schilt, PCED Office Manager then shared upcoming events in the
area and volunteer opportunities including West Ohio Food Bank Distribution on July 6th from
10 am-noon at the Paulding County Fairgrounds and John Paulding Summer Blast on July 15th a
celebration in Downtown Paulding with a parade, food, kids’ activities and fireworks.
Schilt, explained, “Being a part of the Economic Development office for almost a year now, a
common theme I hear from various organizations around the county is the need to get the
younger generation involved, whether it be volunteering or participating in public meetings. We
feel there is opportunity for the Young Professionals of Paulding County to help facilitate filling
that need. Not only will this group be beneficial for people who participate to network, gather
business leads, and get plugged into the community but it also can help foster discussions for
what young professionals see for Paulding County and our communities in the future.”
The Young Professionals of Paulding County is open to anyone under the age of 40 who works,
lives or worships in Paulding County. The next event will be in late July. Contact Kristen for
more information at office@pced.net or 419-399-8295.
by Office Manager | Jun 28, 2022 | Community, Events, Workforce
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release June 23, 2022
Paulding County Teacher Boot Camp Completes
PAULDING COUNTY, OH – The 2022 version of the Paulding County “Teacher Boot Camp” event completed this week. Paulding County teachers presented their respective reports to the group to share how the information they learned, in touring and hearing from county businesses, will benefit their future teaching and classroom discussion with students.
This collaboration project with Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (WBESC), Ashland University and the Paulding County Economic Development office helped bridge the gap between what teachers are teaching in school curriculum with what graduates will experience once they get out into the business world. In providing this opportunity to the teachers, it will help them better prepare students by being able to share how the bookwork and exercises in the classroom will pertain to the students in real life.
“The businesses that participated this year really took this hosting and presentation opportunity with the teachers to heart. They each explained their business in great detail to try and make sure it tied back to what they are looking for in new employees today. This week was a win for the teachers, a win for the county businesses and a big win for Paulding County overall. I recently shared that the economic development office has done some pretty incredible collaboration work since I have been here, but this is easily the best one so far. The bar was set high by this inaugural event but we already look forward to doing it again next year,” exclaimed county Economic Development Director Tim Copsey.
The event closed out with a presentation from the United States Marine Corps introducing their Educator Workshop held at Paris Island, South Carolina each year. The all expenses paid event is to introduce teachers to the military so they can answer future student questions about the armed forces in a greater detail.
by Office Manager | Jun 28, 2022 | Community, Funding, PCED Office
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release June 23, 2022
Paulding County Mayor Association holds first quarter meeting
PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Mayors Association recently gathered for their 2022 second quarter meeting at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office.
The meeting opened with the introduction of Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) planner Adam Panas. Adam introduced himself to the group and shared his role with MVPO. There was a lot of discussion and questions in regard to grants, funding and future possibilities. Community Block Development Grant awards were shared with the group and discussion also took place in regard to future projects through the CBDG program.
Economic Development Director Tim Copsey followed by updating the group on the Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation Program. Paulding County has received confirmation for funding all five first round commercial and brownfield properties submitted to the state. The applications were submitted through designated county environmental partner Tetra Tech. The same properties have been submitted for second round funding as well. The county will now anxiously await word on the 41 residential properties submitted in February in the $500k residential program.
Paulding County Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Bohn was on hand to share that the county did not receive the grant funding hoped to improve the outdoor warning siren system. Bohn will look at alternative funding options for the future.
Bohn also shared the additional pieces of information required by FEMA for the updated PC Mitigation Plan. They have added a health and medical section as well as a county infrastructure piece. Bohn hopes to begin meeting after Labor Day with three meetings scheduled during the day and three evening meetings to make sure every village has the opportunity to be represented and all mitigation in the county is discussed. Bohn would also like to soon meet with all water treatment operators in the county and finished with discussion about 2022 ARPA fund allocations.
Oakwood Mayor Brian Ripke, who was unable to attend, shared information via email that was discussed at the recent Ohio Mayors Convention held in Columbus. This information will be distributed through the PCED office to all the mayors.
Copsey then presented discussion in regard to village GIS projects. Any steps forward in this realm to identify sewer, water, gas lines, etc. would assist in adding detail to the PCED office with future projects and project discussions. Antwerp Village Administrator Brian Davis shared that Antwerp was looking into this right now.
Information was also shared about the Community Housing Impact and Program (CHIP) provided through MVPO. This program allows individuals on fixed or low incomes to get repairs done to their owned home at no cost. The Paulding County allocation of funds for 2022 is complete but MVPO is now taking applications to develop a list of homes for 2023. It was also passed on to the mayors to share with their police departments about the opportunity for free car seats for those families that qualify. Parents just need to contact the PC Health Department to learn more about the program.
The last presenter of the evening was Commissioner Roy Klopfenstein. Roy shared the latest information about the developing region 16 opioid fund committee being developed. Chad Benschneider will represent the PC Township Association and Paulding/Defiance County JFS Director Corey Walker will also represent Paulding County.
by Office Manager | Jun 27, 2022 | Business Expansion, Community, New Business, PCED Office
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release June 23, 2022
Business owner receives support to make building enhancements.
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 businesses in Paulding County.
Having met with PCED, Atkins shared the need at her facility to have a door installed in an exterior wall to allow for the dogs to access the outdoors and fenced-in yard. PCED was able to share the Small Business Support Loan opportunity with Atkins, where she applied and was accepted to be loaned funds to help move the project forward.
Paulding County Economic Development Director, Tim Copsey noted, “Partnering with the Paulding County Area Foundation has allowed this first opportunity for a small business to happen. In a time when things are very uncertain, being able to offer something like this to small businesses reassures them Paulding County is business friendly and that our not for profit groups are supportive. We are excited for Cassidy and her business. This is just the beginning for this program.”
Fur-Tastic Pups is a full-service, bath and grooming salon for dogs. Atkins opened her doors in April and is currently accepting new clients. You can find Fur-Tastic Pups on Facebook or call 419-670-8802.
To learn more about programs and resources available for small businesses check out the PCED website at www.pced.net; or email Kristen Schilt, Office Manager at office@pced.net.
