by Office Manager | Mar 13, 2024 | Community, Events, Jobs, Workforce
ANTWERP, OH – 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 attendees, including Lu Cooke, Northwest Regional Liaison Lt. Governor’s Office, and Mike Weible, Paulding County Commissioner.
Key agenda highlights included:
Mission Statement Update: Tom Taylor of Western Buckeye ESC and Tim Copsey, PCED Director, spearheaded efforts to refine the BAC Mission Statement for submission to the state. The goal is to ensure collaboration with the steering committee in shaping the business advisory council’s future direction.
Spring SuccessBound Event: Rhonda Hogrefe of Northwest Ohio College TechPrep invited BAC members to the upcoming Spring SuccessBound event at Terra State on April 26th. The event will facilitate discussions and strategies for education and workforce.
Paulding County Career Expo: Kristen Schilt shared details about the upcoming Paulding County Career Expo, highlighting opportunities for businesses to engage with students. Interested businesses are encouraged to reach out for participation.
Teacher Bootcamp: Lu Cooke announced Teacher Bootcamp funding was available again from the state. They recognize the importance of this program and advocated for it. Paulding County Teacher Bootcamp is scheduled for June 3-6 & 13th. The event, in collaboration with Ashland University, offers educators and businesses a way to connect and learn from each other all while earning continuing education credit.
Education Updates:
- Wayne Trace Junior/Senior High School received a $2.4 million grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to enhance STEAM programs and facilities.
- Paulding High School is organizing a community clean-up day on April 29th, providing students with opportunities for community service and engagement. In addition to an update on the Panthers for Careers program.
- Antwerp High School is launching an Archer Career Advantage Program this fall to expose seniors to career exploration opportunities.
- Vantage Career Center is experiencing record-high applications. There is also a need for adult education instructors.
- Northwest State Community College shared an update on the new Van Wert campus.
The meeting also addressed topics such as Ohio TechCred sign-ups, the need for residential housing, and discussions around other career development initiatives.
The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for June 8th at Mercer Landmark Latty. For more information about the Paulding County Business Advisory Council please reach out to the economic development office at 419-399-8295 or office@pced.net.
by Isabella Carwile | Mar 12, 2024 | Community, Events, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast
Do you know when the last total solar eclipse was in NW Ohio? Listen to
Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA)’s Director, Ed Bohn, update us on the solar eclipse coming April 8, 2024, and the effects it could have on local traffic patterns and even the Paulding County economy.
Listen to this episode this Tuesday or Thursday at 8 am and 5pm on 102.7 FM. Not able to hear it on air? No problem! You can listen to this and previous episodes online at
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Paulding County Business Weekly is hosted by Paulding County Economic Development and proudly sponsored by OhioMeansJobs Paulding County.
by Isabella Carwile | Feb 27, 2024 | Community, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast
Join us this week on PCBW as we hear from Jamie Merriman, owner of
Rustic Comfort Photography. Hear about how in just a year this local business has gone from conception to taking photographs on a national level. Learn how this local entrepreneur is looking to help with the history of Cecil and the county.
Tune in this Tuesday or Thursday at 8 am and 5 pm on 102.7 FM. Not able to hear it on air? No problem! You can
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by Office Manager | Feb 13, 2024 | Community, Jobs, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast
Did you miss out on Lofton Brown’s inspiring presentation and marketing strategy at the Paulding County Economic Development banquet last November? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Tune in to the latest episode of Paulding County Business Weekly as we sit down with Lofton and his dad Tim to learn about the story behind their family hat business,
Something Brave Supply Company. Hear about their entrepreneurial journey, strategies for success, and the passion driving their brand.
Catch this episode airing on MY102.7 FM every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. Can’t tune in at those times? You can also listen online at
www.my1027.org/paulding-county-business-weekly/ or find us on your favorite podcast platform. A special thanks to OhioMeansJobs for sponsoring this program.
by Isabella Carwile | Jan 30, 2024 | Community, Jobs, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast
Hear it here! Tune in to hear from
Custom Assembly, Inc. HR Manager Robin Mccord and HR Coordinator Alyse Bidlack. Listen as they share the history and information about one of Paulding County’s largest employers and best-kept secrets. Learn how this business is the hub and central location for facilities located in nine states.
Paulding County Business Weekly is hosted by Tim Copsey from Paulding County Economic Development, Inc., and is proudly sponsored by OhioMeansJobs of Defiance and Paulding Counties. You can tune in on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or
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by Office Manager | Jan 30, 2024 | Community, Events, Jobs, Membership, PCED Office, Workforce
PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Economic Development office is hosting the Annual Business, Industry & College Expo on Wednesday, April 3rd from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. The event is located at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building located at 503 Fairground Dr. Paulding, OH 45879. Public is welcome to attend. High School Students from Antwerp, Paulding, Wayne Trace and Vantage Career Center, will attend to meet and learn more about the businesses, colleges and non-profits in attendance.
“Last year we had a great turnout of 44 businesses! We were impressed with the engaging hands-on activities some of the businesses had and look forward to more creativity this year. The overall goal for this event is to build awareness for the opportunities in our area. As always, we want to make the event better each year. Since last year we’ve met with our school leaders and came up with some tweaks to make the event more impactful for everyone involved.” noted Paulding County Economic Development Office Manager, Kristen Schilt.
You can find out more about Paulding County Economic Development events and programs online at www.pced.net; on Facebook at Paulding County Economic Development or email Kristen Schilt, Office Manager at office@pced.net.
