Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - Midwest Community Federal Credit Union
First Friday Luncheon 3/6
Business After Hours 3/19
2026 Leadercast Conference 5/13
Leadercast Sponsorship Opportunities
Save the Date! Chamber Golf Outing 6/26
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship
Leadership Defiance County Day & Lunch Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank You Renewing Members!

Member News

Sedgwick Identifying & Reporting Suspected Claim Fraud
Sedgwick OSHA and PERRP Severe Injury Reporting
Defiance Area Foundation Scholarships Now Open for 2026
Defiance Karate Spring Sale
Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum Town and Gown 3/5
Defiance County Restaurant Week 3/6 - 3/15
Defiance County Board of DD 3rd Annual Pull for Inclusion 3/14
Henry County Hospital Spring Into Health Lab Testing Event 3/14
Defiance County Special Olympics Night with the Komets 3/15
Stroede Center for the Arts Winter-Spring Performance Season 3/15
Legacy Living Defiance Happy Hour Meet & Greet 3/20
Ohio Rural Business Initiative 3/26
Fort Defiance Humane Society Spring Break Pawty 3/28
Defiance College 26th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser 4/8
Children's Lantern's Hope on Wheels Golf Cart Raffle
Starts, Stripes, & Lantern Lights Fundraising Gala by Children's Lantern 4/10
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio Save the Date: Reentry Fair 4/21
Defiance Main Street & Visitors Bureau Downtown Defiance Chocolate Walk 4/23
125th Anniversary Celebration of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital 4/30
Defiance Community Day of Prayer 5/7

2026 Top Tier Sponsors

Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

And suddenly it is March! Time for warmer temps, Spring, and Daylight Savings Time on 3/8. No matter the weather outside, our attitude sets the tone for everything we do. Here’s a little March Motivation:

Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right."

This is so true! A positive attitude, coupled with determination, can help us accomplish many things. You never know what you are capable of until you try!

March is a busy month, full of events in and around Defiance. Details are listed below, including the monthly First Friday Luncheon and Business After Hours. Make plans to come and consider bringing along your coworkers and a prospective Chamber member.

THANK YOU to our many 2026 Top Tier Sponsors that believe in and support the Chamber’s mission. If YOU would like to join their ranks, simply contact our office today.

As always, let’s continue to support local businesses!

Please share this newsletter with your employees, as your Chamber membership entitles them to take part in member benefits and Chamber events. Call our office or email with questions, and we will be happy to help you.

Wishing you, your business, and your employees all a safe, healthy, and prosperous March!

Blessings,

Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight

Midwest Community Federal Credit Union

Learn More

First Friday Luncheon 3/6

Business After Hours 3/19

2026 Leadercast Conference 5/13

Leadercast Sponsorship Opportunities

Email michelle.marshall@defiancechamber.com if you are interested.

Save the Date!

Chamber Golf Outing 6/26

Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce

Foundation Scholarship

Apply Now!

Leadership Defiance County Day and Lunch

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank You Renewing Members!

Member News, Specials, & Events

Sedgwick

Identifying & Reporting Suspected Claim Fraud

The word “fraud” carries a heavy connotation with it and making a fraud referral to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation can feel a bit overwhelming. What should you do if you suspect that a fraudulent claim has been filed against you? The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has an entire division devoted to analyzing and investigating fraud concerns. The Special Investigations Department was created in 1994 with the sole purpose of reviewing potential fraud in the workers’ compensation system.

According to the Bureau’s Special Investigations Department Annual Report from 2025, they received 2,164 fraud allegations and ultimately closed 1,395 cases with 56 resulting in convictions for an identified savings of $91 million dollars.

OSHA and PERRP Severe Injury Reporting

Did you know that both private companies and public entities in Ohio are required to report certain severe injuries to OSHA or PERRP? In the event you are unaware, OSHA enforces safety in the private sector and PERRP enforces safety in the public sector. The requirements are similar for both agencies, but the reporting structure is different.