News
Oct
31
2025
Paulding County Economic Development Awarded Norfolk Southern Grant
Paulding County Economic Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDING - The Paulding County Economic Development Office is excited to announce it has been awarded a...
Sep
17
2025
Paulding County Land Bank Receives Project Updates
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release September 17, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Reutilization Committee (Land Bank) had a full agenda...
Sep
12
2025
Paulding County Business Advisory Council Awarded, Continue to Strive Forward
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release September 12, 2025 PAULDING — The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) recently...
Sep
09
2025
Paulding County Economic Development Board Thinks Speculative
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release September 9, 2025 PAULDING - The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) Board of...
Aug
15
2025
Business Advisory Council, Business Expansion, Community, Events, Funding, Jobs, PCED Office, Shoutout, Workforce
Paulding County Business Advisory Council Awarded, Continue to Strive Forward
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release August 15, 2025 PAULDING — This week, the Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC)...
Aug
15
2025
Paulding County Mayors Discuss Positive Interaction with Youth; Stray Cat Controls
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release August 15, 2025 PAULDING – Representatives from the villages of Cecil, Grover Hill, Latty,...
Aug
15
2025
Paulding County Land Bank Turns Corner to Create Residential Homes
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release August 15, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Bank committee has been awarded the opportunity to...
Jul
09
2025
Paulding County Land Bank Making a Difference
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release July 9, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Bank committee was updated on a plethora of projects...
Jun
05
2025
Paulding County BAC Meets with Teacher Boot Camp
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release June 5, 2025 LATTY - The Paulding County Business Advisory...
May
15
2025
New MVPO Economic Developer Introduced, AI Discussed with Paulding County Mayors
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release May 15, 2025 PAULDING – Representatives from the villages of Antwerp, Cecil,...
May
15
2025
Paulding County BAC Committee Discusses Additional Business-Youth Interaction
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release May 15, 2025 PAULDING –The Paulding County Economic Development Office hosted a Business...
May
14
2025
Paulding County Land Bank Updated on Several Projects; Trailer Court Demolition Moving
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release May 14, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Reutilization Committee (Land...
May
05
2025
111 Beauty Lounge Opens in Paulding
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release May 5, 2025 PAULDING—111 Beauty Lounge has now opened and will hold its open...
May
05
2025
Scoop Patrol Champs launch program to keep yards clean and communities happy
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release May 5, 2025 PAULDING - Pet owners across Northwest Ohio have a reason to...
Apr
22
2025
PCBW Episode 106 – Misti Klopfenstein (Misti Meadows Flowers)
Our Paulding County Business Weekly guest this week is Misti Klopfenstein. This young entrepreneur has established a unique business in Paulding County. Learn how...
Apr
17
2025
H&W Napa Automotive Opens New Expanded Location
ANTWERP - This week, H&W Napa Automotive opened their new expanded location at 5141 Road 424 in Antwerp. Additionally, the new store brings a hardware store back...
Apr
10
2025
BGSU Partners with Paulding County Economic Development to host Grant Writing Workshop
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release April 9, 2025 PAULDING – Lisa Lawson, Project Manager for Bowling Green State...
Apr
09
2025
Business Expansion, Community, Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Events, PCED Office, Property Development, Shoutout
Paulding County Prepares for Growth – Antwerp to Annex Property
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release April 9, 2025 ANTWERP –...
Apr
08
2025
PCBW Episode 105 – Taylor Reichert (Nutri-Plus Fertilizer)
This week on Paulding County Business Weekly we hear from Nutri-Plus team member Taylor Reichert. Nutri-Plus is a local, family-owned business that includes fertilizer...
Apr
08
2025
Paulding County Business, Industry and College Showcase Success
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release April 7, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently...
Mar
24
2025
Business, Industry and College Showcase to be held Wednesday April 2nd
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release March 24, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office is...
Mar
12
2025
Paulding County BAC Committee holds first quarter meeting
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release March 17, 2025 PAULDING - The Paulding County Business Advisory...
Mar
11
2025
New childcare experience – SunnyPatch Playroom
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release March 11, 2025 ANTWERP – A new childcare-related business will be opening in the...
Mar
11
2025
The Hardware House in Grover Hill, Ohio
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release March 11, 2025 GROVER HILL – Last weekend the community of Grover Hill hosted a...
Mar
11
2025
Nutri-Plus Fertilizer business continues to grow
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release March 11, 2025 BROUGHTON – In the small community of Broughton, Ohio, a downtown...
Mar
11
2025
PCBW Episode 103 – Jay Klopfenstein (Paulding County Emergency Management Agency)
We continue to learn about those taking on new duties in the county. This week we will hear from new Paulding County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Jay...
Mar
05
2025
Paulding County Economic Development hosts Healthcare Roundtable discussion
PAULDING – On Monday, March 3, Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) brought together a diverse group of leaders for their inaugural Healthcare Roundtable...
Feb
25
2025
PCBW Episode 102 – Scott Strahley (Paulding County Engineer)
We continue our introductory series on newly elected Paulding County officials. Listen in this week to hear from our new county Engineer Scott Strahley. Scott shares...
Feb
20
2025
Paulding County hosts Realtor Roundtable discussions
PAULDING COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE February 20, 2025 PAULDING - The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted...
Feb
20
2025
Water Feasibility Study at US24-Hwy 127 Interchange
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release February 19, 2025 PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Commissioners, Economic Development...
Feb
18
2025
Business Expansion, Community, For Sale, Funding, Jobs, PCED Office, Property Development, Workforce
Regional Growth Partnership/JobsOhio representatives visit Paulding County
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release February 18, 2025 PAULDING COUNTY – This week JobsOhio Food and Agriculture Director Tim...
Feb
13
2025
Paulding County BAC Steering Committee holds first quarter meeting
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release February 13, 2025 PAULDING - The Paulding County Business...
Feb
11
2025
Business Expansion, Community, Membership, New Business, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, Property Development, Shoutout
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...
Feb
09
2025
2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release February 9, 2025 ANTWERP – Three Antwerp businesses will be hosting the 2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash...
Jan
29
2025
20 Year Member – Dooley Funeral Home
Big shoutout to our third and final investment member with whom we celebrated 20 years of partnership, Dooley Funeral Home! Huge thank you from PCED for your continued...
Jan
28
2025
PCBW Episode 100 – Tim Copsey, Terry Carwile, Joe Barker (Paulding County Economic Development, My102.7 FM)
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...
Jan
22
2025
Natural Design & Graphics – 20 Year Member
We want to give a massive shoutout to Natural Design & Graphics, another one of our 20-year investment members! Thank you for your wonderful partnership, fantastic...
Jan
17
2025
Paulding County Reviews Economic Strategic Plan
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release January 17, 2025 PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development Board recently...
Jan
16
2025
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce – 20 Year Member
We want to give a huge shoutout to the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, who we celebrated as a 20-year investment member of Paulding County Economic Development! Thank you...
Jan
14
2025
Community, Jobs, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, PCED Office, Shoutout, Workforce
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...
Jan
02
2025
Quarters On Us Opens New Business with Ribbon Cutting
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release January 2, 2024 ANTWERP—The first Paulding County ribbon cutting of 2025 will be held...
Dec
31
2024
PCBW Episode 98 – Sarah Harpel (Paulding County Clerk of Courts)
Listen in this week as we hear from our new Paulding County Clerk of Courts elect Sarah Harpel. Sarah shares her experiences that led her to the position and what the...
Dec
30
2024
Andrew’s Doggie Oasis Opens
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release December 30, 2024 OAKWOOD – A ribbon cutting was held here recently to introduce a...
Dec
18
2024
Paulding County Zoning Inspectors Meeting
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release PAULDING - The quarterly Paulding County zoning inspectors meeting took place on Wednesday at the Paulding County...
Dec
17
2024
Business Expansion, Community, Events, New Business, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, Property Development, Shoutout
PCBW: Doug Schlatter, Dave Nice, Jane Nice – Reclaimed Living Sober Transitional House
This week, we dive into a new endeavor in Paulding County. We talk with board members Doug Schlatter, Jane Nice, and Dave Nice about the new Reclaimed Living Sober...
Dec
11
2024
Paulding County BAC Hosts Informative in 4th Quarter Meeting
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release PAULDING– The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office hosted the fourth quarter Business Advisory Council...
Dec
10
2024
PCED Reviews and Discuss 2025 Plans and Budget
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) Board of Directors gathered for their final lunch...
Dec
03
2024
PCBW Sarah Shuherk – Paulding County Recorder Elect
Listen to our next Paulding County Business Weekly episode as we meet our new Paulding County Recorder Elect, Sarah Shuherk. Sarah shares what takes place in the...
Nov
19
2024
Business Expansion, Community, Jobs, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, Property Development, Workforce
PCBW: Brian Shuherk – Solid Ground
Listen this week to the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast, where we hear from Solid Ground owner Brian Shuherk, who shares about the Solid Ground business and all...
Nov
05
2024
PCBW: Jen Smith – Hometown Speech Connections
Our PCBW podcast this week hosts Jen Smith. Jen is the new owner of Hometown Speech Connections. Jen is a certified speech pathologist who has had to adjust to the...
Oct
22
2024
Business Expansion, Community, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, Workforce
PCBW: Eric Davis – Wessler Engineering
This week we sit down with Eric Davis, Business Development Representative with Wessler Engineering and discuss all things water. Drinking water, surface water, sewer...
Sep
24
2024
PCBW: Kass Chesnut – Growth Fitness
Join us on Paulding County Business Weekly as we hear from Kass Chesnut, the “Lewis & Clark” entrepreneur who has introduced a 24-hour option of exercise to...
Sep
11
2024
Busy Agenda for Paulding County Land Bank
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release September 11, 2024 PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Reutilization Committee held...
Sep
11
2024
Paulding County BAC Receives Helpful Data
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release September 11, 2024 PAULDING– The two-star awarded Paulding County Business Advisory...
Sep
10
2024
PCBW: Heather Sherburn – Hidn Treasures LLC
Hear about one of Paulding County’s new businesses, Hidn Treasures. This business is located at 1007 North Williams Street in Paulding. Not only are there more than 50...
Sep
09
2024
2024 Corn Maze opens in Paulding County
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release September 9, 2024 OAKWOOD – A staple Paulding County venue for outdoor activities held a kick-off...
Sep
06
2024
Build your Future
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release Sept. 3, 2024 Paulding – The Van Wert County Economic Development office will be...
Aug
28
2024
PCBW: Heather Matusiak – GenFed Credit Union
This week on the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast we have Heather Matusiak, Branch Manager of the Antwerp, Bryan, and Shelbyville, IN credit unions. Heather...
Aug
14
2024
PCBW: Greg Johnson & Jeff Starner – Herbert E. Orr Company
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...
Jul
25
2024
Okuley’s Pharmacy Opening in Paulding, Ohio
PAULDING, OH – Okuley’s Pharmacy, located in Continental and Defiance, Ohio, is excited to announce the opening of a new location. Okuley’s Pharmacy – Paulding will be...
Jul
16
2024
PCBW: Shannon Ruschel – Waste Management Education & Awareness (WMEA)
This week on the Paulding County Business Weekly podcast, we hear from Paulding County Director of Waste Management Education & Awareness (WMEA) Shannon Ruschel....
Jul
02
2024
Business Expansion, Community, Funding, Jobs, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, Workforce
PCBW: Tiffany Rockhold – OhioMeansJobs of Defiance & Paulding Counties
Hear from Tiffany Rockhold, workforce supervisor at OhioMeansJobs, to learn all about the partnership, collaboration, and new programming and services that they offer...
Jun
18
2024
PCBW: Anne Reinhart & Kenny Thomas – Gorrell Bros Auctioneers
Hear from local realtors, Anne Reinhart and Kenny Thomas, about the housing market and residential growth opportunities. Learn a little about auctions as well. We want...
Jun
12
2024
Paulding County Land Bank Continues Positive Momentum
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release - June 12th, 2024 PAULDING – The Paulding County Land Reutilization Committee met in June to share information and...
Jun
05
2024
PCBW: Daniel Dunlap – Code 3 Properties, Four County Home Inspections, and Charloe Sno-Cone
Does your home need an inspection? Are you looking at a home and can’t decide if it needs to be rehabilitated or torn down? Do you like eating food and ice cream along...
May
21
2024
Grand Opening of Hidn Treasures LLC in Paulding
PAULDING, OH - Hidn Treasures LLC, a unique artisan market, proudly announces its grand opening at 1007 N Williams St, located between Subway and Marathon in Paulding,...
May
21
2024
PCBW: Chad & Klint Manz – Mighty Cubes & Dumpsters
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you want to start your own business? Listen to PCBW this week and hear how a couple of local entrepreneurs have developed new...
May
16
2024
Paulding County hosts several roundtable discussions
PAULDING COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE 5 16 2024 PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development office recently hosted...
May
07
2024
PCBW: Joel Fields – Holistic Wizard Wellness
This week on PCBW we hear from Joel Fields, owner of Holistic Wizard Wellness in Paulding, Ohio. Listen in as Joel walks through his journey to becoming a licensed...
May
01
2024
Paulding High School’s Welding Program Graduates Third Cohort
Paulding, OH - Paulding High School proudly announces the successful completion of its after-school certification program in welding. The program, in its 3rd year of...
Apr
29
2024
Business Advisory Council (BAC) receives 2-Star Award Ranking
Fremont, OH - The Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) proudly announces its recent recognition for excellence, attaining a 2-star rating during a ceremony...
Apr
23
2024
PCBW: John Daeger & Mike Kauser – Paulding VFW Post #587 & Paulding County Land Bank
This week on Paulding County Business Weekly we hear how a recent Land Bank property acquisition and demolition is going to grow into a beautiful veterans memorial in...
Apr
19
2024
John Paulding VFW Post #587 Announces New Veterans Memorial
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...
Apr
19
2024
Charloe Sno-Cone Changes Ownership, Looking to Expand
CHARLOE – The Charloe Sno-Cone, located at 10768 Rd 171, has recently changed ownership. Daniel and Dimare Dunlap have purchased the building and business and hope to...
Apr
09
2024
PCBW: Thomas Cameron – Back Wall Archery
Hear it here! Join us this week to hear from Thomas Cameron, the founder and owner of Back Wall Archery. Starting as a passion for archery, Thomas has turned his love...
Mar
27
2024
PCED hosts Business, Industry, & College Expo
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office will host a Business, Industry, & College Expo...
Mar
26
2024
PCBW: Jack Baughman – Bittersweet Inn
Did you know that Paulding County has VRBO rooms available at the Bittersweet Inn in Paulding? Listen in as we talk to owner Jack Baughman and learn about the business...
Mar
20
2024
Local Licensed Massage Therapist starts Holistic Wizard Wellness, LLC to Serve Paulding County and Surrounding Communities
PAULDING, OH - Holistic Wizard Wellness, LLC, a new business started by Joel Fields, a licensed massage therapist with over eight years of experience, officially opened...
Mar
19
2024
PC Land Bank Submits 2024 Blight Application
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release March 19, 2024 PAULDING – The Paulding County application for the Ohio Department of...
Mar
19
2024
PCED Board of Directors Tour Small Business Innovation Center
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release 3/19/2023 PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) Board toured the Small...
Mar
19
2024
Paulding County Zoning Inspectors hear from Municipal Judge and County Prosecutor
PAULDING - The first quarter Paulding County Zoning Inspector meeting was recently held at the OSU Extension Building. Tim Copsey, Paulding County Economic Development...
Mar
13
2024
Paulding County Business Advisory Council Holds First Quarter Meeting
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...
Mar
12
2024
PCBW: Ed Bohn – Paulding County Emergency Management Agency
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...
Feb
27
2024
PCBW: Jamie Merriman – Rustic Comfort Photography
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...
Feb
23
2024
Marketing program partnership helps business
The Village of Antwerp has seen an awesome transformation on South Main Street, where small businesses Antwerp Pharmacy and More than Boutique have found their new home...
Feb
14
2024
New Paulding County Business Back Wall Archery opens
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release February 14, 2024 New Paulding County Business Back Wall Archery opens DEFIANCE – A...
Feb
13
2024
PCBW: Lofton & Tim – Something Brave Supply Company
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...
Jan
30
2024
PCBW: Robin Mccord & Alyse Bidlack – Custom Assembly Inc.
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...
Jan
30
2024
Business, Industry and College Expo to be held Wednesday April 3rd
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...
Jan
24
2024
RGP presents JobsOhio Inclusion Grant to Paulding County
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release January 18, 2024 RGP presents JobsOhio Inclusion Grant to Paulding County PAULDING...
Jan
18
2024
PCBW: Levi & Luke Kuhn – (Kuhn Truck & RV)
Dive into the latest episode of Paulding County Business Weekly featuring Levi & Luke Kuhn (Kuhn Truck and RV) from Sherwood, Ohio! Learn how local leaders can...
Jan
05
2024
JobsOhio Inclusion Grant Info Session for Local Businesses
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release January 5, 2024 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant Info Session for Local Businesses Paulding...
Jan
02
2024
PCBW: Pete Seymour – (My102.7’s MySports & MySports.Live)
Sportscaster Pete Seymore is the next guest on Paulding County Business Weekly. Learn how Pete transplanted from western Pennsylvania to northwest Ohio, becoming a...
Dec
23
2023
PCED Transition to OhioMeansJobs Job Portal for Job Seekers and Employers
In its ongoing commitment to foster economic growth and connect job seekers with opportunities, the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office has recently...
Dec
19
2023
Army Corps of Engineers provides approval to Paulding County Land Bank
PAULDING – The December meeting of the Paulding County Land Reutilization Committee (Land Bank) was hosted at the office of the Paulding County Commissioners. Matt...
Dec
19
2023
PCBW: Angie Freese – (Main Street Business Center)
Join us Tuesday and Thursday at 8 AM and 5 PM on 102.7 FM for a new PCBW episode with Angie Freese, representing Antwerp Main Street Business Center, Hormann’s Heating...
Dec
15
2023
PCED Board closes out 2023 strong
PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development Board of Directors recently held their final meeting of 2023. The lunch meeting was a culmination of what was a...
Dec
13
2023
Baughman Tile hosts Paulding County Business Advisory Council
PAULDING, OH – Baughman Tile Company recently hosted the final Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting for 2023. The quarterly meetings are open to all...
Dec
07
2023
Q4 Zoning Inspector Meeting
Paulding County Zoning Inspector Meeting December 7, 2023 PAULDING – The fourth quarter and final Paulding County Zoning...
Dec
05
2023
Business Expansion, Community, Funding, Jobs, Membership, Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Broadcast, PCED Office
PCBW: Tim Copsey & Kristen Schilt – (Paulding County Economic Development)
What can Paulding County Economic Development do for you? Listen in on this week’s PCBW episode to learn from the Director, Tim Copsey, and Office Manager, Kristen...