DEFIANCE — Northwest Ohio recently secured a new $49 million manufacturing facility as APackaging Group (APG), an international leader in the development, manufacture and packaging of cosmetics and beauty products, has announced plans to expand operations to Defiance.
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recently announced two new loan programs to help minority- and women-owned businesses grow and boost the Ohio economy.
(The Center Square) – Amazon, which already has invested $12 billion and has created 41,000 jobs in Ohio, announced Tuesday it plans to open a 1 million-square-feet facility with 1,000 new jobs without government incentives.
MAUMEE — The booming U.S. housing market has spilled over to the rental market, which has seen demand for apartment and single-family rentals skyrocket this year, as high sales prices and an inadequate supply of available housing have forced many prospective buyers to rent for the foreseeabl…
YOUNGSTOWN – Premier Bank recently announced John M. Prelac has been promoted to vice president, director of trust.
CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE: CPB) will report its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2021 financial results Sept. 1.
DEFIANCE — Thomas E. Keller Trucking, affiliate of Keller Logistics Group, is among fewer than 10% of all SmartWay carriers operating fleets that meet efficiency standards to make the High Performer list.
TOLEDO — Attorney David Busick was recently admitted to practice in United States District Court, after passing a character and fitness check and an FBI background check.
MAUMEE — The White House recently announced additional measures to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure as they exit forbearance, including loan modifications and payment reductions. Borrowers with federally backed mortgages can lock in lower interest rates and extend the length of t…
Napoleon Family Vision recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open its new facility at 1804 Oakwood Ave. in Napoleon. Taking part was (from left) Napoleon Mayor Jason Maassel, Dr. Elizabeth Bower, Dr. Rachel Bostelman, Brian Bostelman, Henry County Chamber of Commerce Director Joel Mille…
COLUMBUS — Jennifer Arps, executive director of the Henry County Community Improvement Corp., was recently awarded the Ohio Certified Economic Developer (OhioCED) credential.
Mel Lanzer Co. recently celebrated the retirements of five employees with more than 140 years of combined service with the company. They include (from left) Tom Sullivan, eight years of service; Mark Spicer, 42 years of service; Todd Behnfeldt, 13 years of service; Denny Arps, 36 years of se…
WOOSTER — Kalyn Blue of Hamler has secured a 12-week internship with the Certified Angus Beef brand in Wooster.
MAUMEE — As the market heads into late spring, low mortgage rates continue to fuel robust buyer demand, according to Northwest Ohio Realtors, which also noted supply remains near historic lows locally while national inventory remains much lower than it was at the same time last year. As a re…
CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. will report its third-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results June 9.
Each year the 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Program salutes 20 young, dynamic leaders from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan who have distinguished themselves in their careers or as volunteers in their community. 20 Under 40 recipients are diverse, passionate and committed to making…
The Newton, Harmon & Rohrs Ltd. law firm and title preservation agency held a ribbon cutting recently. Attending the event were (front, from left) Amy Watson, Henry County Chamber of Commerce board member; Deb Rohrs, Elisa Harmon, Tennille Newton and Sara Schaffner of the firm; (back, fr…
Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative recently took two second-place silver titles in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Spotlight on Excellence Awards: “Best Event” for the co-op’s Drive-In Annual Meeting Movie Night and “Most Innovative Use of Digital Communication” for t…
MAUMEE — Mannik Smith Group (MSG) recently announced North Point Engineering Corp. (NPE) is merging with its firm, effective March 31.
FRESNO, Calif. & CAMDEN, N.J. — Sun-Maid Growers of California recently announced it will acquire Plum Organics, a leading premium, organic baby food and kids snacks brand, from Campbell Soup Co.
YOUNGSTOWN — Premier Bank recently announced the addition of Varun Chandhok as executive vice president, chief information officer.
Two brothers and their families recently took over the former Herm’s Meat in Napoleon, which is now Sattler Family Meats.
MAUMEE — Mortgage interest rates ticked a bit higher in February but remain below their February 2020 levels, according to the Northwest Ohio Realtors (NOR).
A recent $20 million real estate transaction in the City of Napoleon was recently completed, although the use of the property will remain the same.
CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. recently reported results for its second-quarter fiscal 2021 ended Jan. 31.
MAUMEE — In stark contrast with previous years, January started off strong for the housing market, with healthy buyer demand and strong market fundamentals.
CAMDEN, N.J. - Campbell Soup Co. will report its second-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results Wednesday, March 10.
DEFIANCE - First Insurance Group recently announced its rebranding that aligns the First Insurance Group name with the recent name change of its corporate holding company to Premier Financial Corp. and banking affiliate to Premier Bank.
Of the thousands of small business owners and leaders we speak to each year, one of the top questions my EntreLeadership team and I receives isn’t about hiring, firing, marketing or any of the other numerous responsibilities an entrepreneur has to manage every day. It’s something much simple…
Trucent Renewable Chemicals (TRC) will invest more than $10 million at the company’s new site in Van Wert, creating at least 21 new jobs.
CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. recently announced the company’s board of directors has elected Grant H. Hill as a member of the board.
Small-business partnerships usually develop in one of two ways. In one scenario, two friends share energy, passion, and an idea. They want to live the dream together, but they don’t have much money. The second scenario occurs when you have two partners, one with the money, and one with an id…
MAUMEE — Although realtors normally experience a slower winter season, the last quarter of 2020 proved the real estate market is willing to defy previous industry trends.
DEFIANCE — The Truckload Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge announced their annual list of trucking companies recognized for providing exemplary working environments for professional drivers and employees. Thomas E. Keller Trucking has been among the 20 contest winners for four consecutive years.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is urging Ohio employers to cash the checks BWC mailed them in December to mitigate the economic hardship brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
DEFIANCE — Premier Financial Corp. will report fourth quarter and year-end results Tuesday, Jan. 26 after the close of the market.
YOUNGSTOWN — Premier Bank recently announced the promotion of Jennifer Bidlingmyer to senior vice president, treasury management sales director.
COLUMBUS – A $28 million federally funded program launched last week to weaken COVID-19’s spread among older Ohioans has added a reimbursable expense for improvements to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in nursing homes, assisted living centers and adult day centers.
YOUNGSTOWN — Premier Bank recently announced the addition of Tammy Chmielewski as branch manager of the Montpelier office.
COLUMBUS — Eric L. Burkland recently announced that he will retire as president of The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) after leading the organization for 31 years. Burkland’s retirement will be effective Dec. 31.
COLUMBUS - Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Thursday announced the results of the October round of TechCred, which will provide the opportunity for 246 Ohio companies to upskill their current and incoming workforce with tec…
YOUNGSTOWN - Premier Bank recently announced the addition of Tina Shaver as executive vice president, chief risk officer.
CAMDEN, N.J. - Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE:CPB) will report its first-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results Dec. 9.
What do successful companies like Southwest Airlines and Chick-fil-A have in common? The answer is servant leadership. And based on the unprecedented growth and stellar reputations of both over the years, the approach has paid off big time.
ARCHBOLD — Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. recently announced plans to consolidate four of its offices as part of the company’s strategic plan to improve operating efficiencies, reinvest in new remote and electronic banking initiatives and better serve customers.
BRYAN — ALG Health announced this week that the company, which is planning operations in Bryan, has received approval from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for their first line of “Made in the USA” respirator masks.
TOLEDO — Erin Crandall, a controller at Dana Inc., recently received a 2020 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Award at the 25th annual 20 Under 40 ceremony. She was among the 200 nominated candidates receiving their award during the this year’s virtual event.
Jordan T. Braun, financial advisor with Northwest Capital Financial Group, LLC, has earned the Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) designation from The American College of Financial Services.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors Monday approved Gov. Mike DeWine’s request to send $5 billion in dividends to Ohio employers to ease COVID-19’s continued impact on the state’s business community and workforce.
COLUMBUS — As COVID-19 cases surged this spring, the pandemic led some people more than others to ponder their own mortality. A new study in China and the United States suggests that these people were the ones who showed the highest levels of stress and the least engagement at work.
