Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - State Bank
Chamber Office Closed for Good Friday - Happy Easter!
No April First Friday Luncheon
Business After Hours 4/16
2026 Leadercast Conference 5/13
Leadercast Sponsorship Opportunities
Chamber Golf Outing - Registration Now Open! 6/26
Golf Sponsorship Opportunities
Golf Logo Item Donation
Leadership Defiance County Day & Lunch Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank You Renewing Members!
Welcome New Chamber Members!

Member News

Sedgwick Controlling Costs with the Disability Relief Program
Sedgwick Power Tool Safety at Work
Defiance College 26th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser 4/8
Children's Lantern's Hope on Wheels Golf Cart Raffle
Stars, Stripes, & Lantern Lights Fundraising Gala by Children's Lantern 4/10
Clean Up Your Parks Day 4/11
Kaitlyn's Cottage Trivia Night 4/11
Stroede Center for the Arts Winter-Spring Performance Season 4/11
AuGlaize Village Echoes of Valor WWII Reenactment 4/18
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
Walk to End Alzheimer's Kickoff Party 5/6
Defiance Community Day of Prayer 5/7
Fort Defiance Humane Society Putts Fore Paws 5/9
Defiance County Special Olympics Chipotle Fundraiser 5/11

2026 Top Tier Sponsors

Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

April is here! It’s officially Spring, and despite the rainy days now, warmer sunny weather is on the way. April is a great time for spring cleaning and outdoor activities, and we have many exciting plans here at your Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce.

Our upcoming events include Business After Hours, First Friday Lunch, Leadercast, our Annual Golf Outing, and more. Check out the calendar section here and the events page on the Chamber website.

In addition to participating in Chamber events, are you getting the most out of your membership? Be sure to check out the benefits section of our website at https://www.defiancechamber.com/membership-benefits/ to take advantage of all the perks that come with your membership.

THANK YOU to our 2026 Top Tier Sponsors who are listed at the end of this e-news! We are grateful for their year-long support of the Chamber. There is still time to consider joining this growing list and getting extra recognition throughout the next 12 months.

As always, we at the Chamber are here as a resource for you! Wishing you all a blessed Easter weekend and a safe and productive April!

Blessings,

Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - State Bank

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Chamber Office Closed for Good Friday - Happy Easter!

No April First Friday Luncheon

Business After Hours 4/16

2026 Leadercast Conference 5/13

Leadercast Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Chamber Golf Outing - Registration Now Open! 6/26

Golf Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Golf Logo Item Donation

Let's get your company name in front of 150 area professionals!

We invite you to consider donating 150 items with your business logo to include in our golfer gift bag. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please email Michelle Marshall at michelle.marshall@defiancechamber.com

Leadership Defiance County Day and Lunch

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank You Renewing Members!

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Anchored Room Group, LLC - Howard Hanna Real Estate Services -

Angie Morris

Defiance, OH 43512

(419) 956-1171

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Wellspring Legacy Group

214 Clinton St.

(419) 956-9753

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St. John Lutheran Church

655 Wayne Ave.

Defiance, OH 43512

(419) 782-5766

Learn More

Member News, Specials, & Events

Sedgwick

Controlling Costs with the Disability Relief Program

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) offers the Disability Relief Program (formerly known as Handicap Reimbursement) to potentially offset claim costs and encourage employers to hire and retain employees with disabling conditions. Ohio Revised Code 4123.343 recognizes 26 conditions / disabilities in which, under some circumstances, the employer may be eligible for reimbursement of partial claim costs. The disability percentage awarded by BWC will reduce claim costs without reducing the benefits to the injured worker. The reduced claim costs can result in sizable premium reductions.

Power Tool Safety at Work: Protecting People, Productivity and Property

Power tools play an essential role in many industries, including construction, manufacturing and maintenance. Examples of some power tools include circular saws, drill presses, bench grinders, air hammers/chisels, concrete drills and torque wrenches. Even though these tools increase efficiency, they also introduce risks when not used properly. Injuries such as lacerations, eye injuries, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s), amputations and even hearing loss can lead to lost time, costly claims and long-term physical harm. So, it is important that employers create a strong culture of power tool safety to ensure a safe workplace.