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.
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At a local level the following information has been compiled to assist you:

Financial Resources
Applicants may qualify for funding from the following resources:
Citizens National Bank
601 E. Second Street
Defiance, Ohio 43512
419-782-2032
www.cnbohio.com
Farmer’s & Merchants State Bank
1175 Hotel Drive
Defiance, OH43512
419-782-9421
www.fm-bank.com
Fifth Third Bank
702 North Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-1509
www.53.com
First Federal Bank of the Midwest
601 Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-5130
www.first-fed.com
Huntington Bank
405 West Third Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-5050
www.huntington.com
Key Bank
414 Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-785-8431
https://locations.key.com
Midwest Community Federal Credit Union
08770 St. Rt. 66
Defiance, Ohio 43512
41 9-783-6500
www.midwestcommunity.org
Sherwood State Bank
400 West Third Street
Defiance, OH 43512
41 9-782-0088
www.sherwoodstatebank.com
State Bank
401 Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-783-8950
www.yourstatebank.com
Woodforest National Bank
1804 N Clinton
Defiance, Ohio 435'12
419-782-4130
www.woodforest.com
Government Resources
Special funding and resources are occasionally available.
City of Defiance—City Administrator
City of Defiance Offices
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-784-2101
www.cityofdefiance.com
Maumee Valley Planning Organization
1300 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-784-3882
www.mvpo.org