Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Temporary Office Relocation for the First Half of September
Chamber Office Closed for Labor Day
Superior Credit Union Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
First Friday Luncheon 9/4
2026 Chamber Awards Banquet
Business After Hours 9/17
Legacy Living Defiance Open House & Ribbon Cutting 10/15
Thank You Renewing Members!
Welcome New Chamber Member!

Member News

DEFI The Skies 9/4
Buckeye Roofing & Exteriors Autism Awareness Event 9/12
Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum Town and Gown 9/17
RibFest 9/26
Zonta's Annual Luncheon for Women's Health 10/1
AuGlaize Village's Johnny Appleseed Festival 10/2-10/4
Walk to End Alzheimer's 10/3
Defiance Area Foundation Bow Ties & Boas Gala 10/3
Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities Chili Cook-Off 10/10
Legacy Living Defiance Open House 10/15
Fort Defiance Humane Society Paws & Purses Save the Date

2026 Top Tier Sponsors

Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

Can you believe it’s September?!

Where did the summer go? Labor Day is around the corner, schools are back in session, and it’s time for Football Fridays! Bring on the fall sports, cooler temps, and other fall favorites.

September is also the month that Michelle and I hopefully get to move back into our Chamber Building! After the April 4^th tornado damaged our building, we needed to relocate for a few months while repairs were made. We are so grateful to our friend Beth Sigg and her team at Northwest Real Estate for inviting us to move into their space for the summer! We’ll keep you posted on when we can officially be settled back in.

We recently welcomed an impressive group of area professionals to the 2026-2027 class of Leadership Defiance County and look forward to showcasing our region’s many industries for them over the coming months. Many thanks to our Corporate Sponsor of Leadership Defiance County – Northwest State Community College!

If you haven’t yet, please sign up to join us at the First Friday Luncheon on Friday, 9/4. our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on 9/10, and Business After Hours on 9/17. Read on for details.

Best wishes to all for a sunny and prosperous September!

Blessings,

Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

Temporary Office Relocation for First Half of September

Chamber Office Closed for Labor Day

Superior Credit Union Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting!

Congratulations to Defiance Chamber Member Superior Credit Union on their Grand Opening! Wishing you and your team great success as you begin this exciting new chapter!

First Friday Luncheon 9/4

2026 Chamber Awards Banquet

Is your business celebrating an anniversary in 2026?

If you’re celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20 years or more and have not yet reserved your complimentary ticket to the Annual Awards Banquet, please contact our office soon to reserve your spot! We would love to celebrate this milestone with you!