PCBW Episode 101 – Leslie Moser (Grover Hill Hardware House)

PCBW Episode 101 – Leslie Moser (Grover Hill Hardware House)

As we share information from around the county on Paulding County Business Weekly, let’s check in with the new Grover Hill Hardware House.  Leslie and Rob Moser have purchased and totally renovated the former hardware building and created a beautiful VRBO space upstairs (that sleeps 10 comfortably) and an outstanding commercial/retail space downstairs.  Listen to how this whole project came about and how it will benefit the community as several other projects in the community transpire. You can tune in to Paulding County Business Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listen to this episode or catch up on past ones online by Clicking the Link Here or on many podcast platforms including Apple, Google & Spotify.

Paulding County Reviews Economic Strategic Plan

Paulding County Economic Development Press Release                             January 17, 2025

PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development Board recently hosted their first meeting of 2025.  The business part of the meeting was entirely devoted to the forward progression and strategic plan development for the group. The short agenda meeting was long but impactful.

Prior to the business discussion, a presentation was made by Premier Bank.  Local Paulding branch CEO Nicole Robinson, Business Loan Officer Danielle Fowler and VP of Treasury Sales Doug Blackwood shared the full line of business banking options and accounts available with Premier Bank.  They then answered questions about the upcoming purchase of Premier by the WesBanco Bank.  Although WesBanco is already established in Ohio, this would be their northernmost branch.  Board members and the banking team discussed opportunities for potential growth in the county.

Business then turned to strategic planning. The board last did an in-depth dive into the Paulding County economic development strategic plan in 2022.  The two-year plan has guided the office in a positive direction over that time.  Since then, many things have changed in economic development, within the board and around the county.

The January 2025 meeting was dedicated to reviewing the many goals of that previous plan.  Director Tim Copsey shared the goals and results with the board.  Based on the reported results, the board is now tasked with developing an immediate plan for 2025 and early 2026 and a 2-3 year plan for the future.  This generated great conversation as it was discussed what might be more beneficial to now add to the plan, and what certainly needs to come off.  An example that may be added to the list, that wasn’t even noted in 2022, was the great need for residential housing.  The adhoc strategic plan committee will convene again before the next official board meeting in March to put together a final plan to present to the full board for approval.

PCBW Episode 99 – Kim Molitor (Buckeye Hearing & Audiologist)

PCBW Episode 99 – Kim Molitor (Buckeye Hearing & Audiologist)

Hear it here! What did you say? Listen this week to the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast as Kim Molitor, owner of Buckeye Hearing in Paulding, shares with is what an advantage it is to have an audiologist here in the county and what a blessing this is for anyone needing testing or hearing assistance. Huge thank you to program sponsor, OhioMeansJobs. You can tune in to PCBW on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or Click Here to Listen Online! Paulding County Business Weekly is also available in podcast form through Apple, Google & Spotify. #pauldingcountystrong