Defiance - Economic Vitality - "Unlock the Possibilities"
Revitalizing a downtown or neighborhood commercial district requires focusing on the underlying Economic Vitality of the district. The work is rooted in harnessing local economic opportunity and creating a supportive business environment for small business owners and the scores of entrepreneurs, innovators.
The Ohio Secretary of State provides tools to guide you in starting a new business. For information to help build and grow your business visit www.MyOhioBiz.com. To actually start and manage your business on line go to www.ohiobusinesscentral.com
At a local level the following information has been compiled to assist you:
Business Education
Bringing your idea to market may require additional training. Classes and information ore offered at these area sites:
Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau
325 Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-0739
visitdefianceohio.com
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce
400 Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-7946
www.defiancechamber.com
Small Business Development Center
Northwest State Community College
22600 St. Rt.34
Archbold, OH 4351.2
419-267-1361
www.sba.gov
Defiance College
701 North Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-784-4010
www.defiance.edu
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-1456
www.defiancelibrary.org
Four County Career Center - Adult Ed
229oo State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
419-267-3331
www.fourcounty.net
Ohio Means Jobs - Defiance County
1300 E. Second St. Suite 202
Defiance, Ohio 435L2
419-784-3777
www.northwestohiojobcenter.com
Secretary of State
Regional Liason
www.sos.state.oh.us