Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Temporary Office Relocation for July & August
Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - Baker-Shindler Contracting Co.
2026 - 2027 Leadership Defiance County Application
2027 Board Nomination Form
August First Friday Luncheon is on Vacation
August Business After Hours 8/20
Superior Credit Union Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 8/27
Annual Awards Banquet Major Award Nominations
2026 Chamber Awards Banquet
Thank You Renewing Members!
Welcome New Chamber Member!

Member News

Stroede Center for the Arts - Music in Your Parks Concert Series 8/6
Midwest Community Federal Credit Union's Third Annual Car Show 8/22
Coffee with a Cop 8/26
Defiance Area Foundation Bow Ties & Boas Gala 10/3
Fort Defiance Humane Society Paws & Purses Save the Date

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Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

And it’s August! Where did the summer go?? I hope you took a relaxing family vacation or will do so soon before the busy school year starts back up. Let’s enjoy this beautiful weather and the last few weeks of summer!

Although there’s not a First Friday Luncheon this month, Business After Hours returns on August 20^th. Plus, make your reservations today for our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, September 10^th. We will honor more than 65 businesses who are celebrating a major anniversary this year as well as naming this year’s individual award winners. Nominations are still open – read on below for details and the links to the nomination forms.

As always, let’s continue to shop local and support local. Wishing you all a sunny, successful, and prosperous August!

Blessings,

Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

Temporary Office Relocation for July & August

Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight

Baker-Shindler Contracting Co.

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2026-2027 Leadership Defiance County Application Deadline - 8/7

Apply Now!

2027 Board Nomination Form - Deadline 8/7

Nominate Now!

August First Friday Luncheon is on Vacation

August Business After Hours 8/20

Superior Credit Union

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 8/27

Annual Awards Banquet Major Award Nominations Deadline - 8/7

It is time to identify and nominate those individuals who go above and beyond for the community. Nominations are now open for the major awards given out at the Chamber Awards Banquet. Please see below:

4 Under 40 Awards

Good Citizen Award

Michael A Schultz Leadership Award

Quality of Life Award