Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Temporary Office Relocation for July & August
Chamber Office Hours for Independence Day
Thank you to those who attended the Chamber Golf Outing!
Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - Grube Inc.
2026 - 2027 Leadership Defiance County Application
2027 Board Nomination Form
July & August First Friday Luncheon is on Vacation
July Business After Hours 7/16
Annual Awards Banquet Major Award Nominations Now Open!
Save the Date: 2026 Chamber Awards Banquet
Thank You Renewing Members!
Welcome New Chamber Member!

Member News

Omni Fiber - Get Fiber Internet for Your Business Today
Superior Credit Union Summer Savings
Defiance Public Library Summer Reading Challenge 6/1 - 7/25
Stroede Center for the Arts - Music in Your Parks Concert Series 7/23
Children's Lantern 15th Annual Golf Outing 7/24
Eat Wings, Raise Funds with the Defiance County Special Olympics 7/27
Coffee with a Cop 7/30
United Way of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival 8/1
Midwest Community Federal Credit Union's Third Annual Car Show 8/22
Defiance Area Foundation Bow Ties & Boas Gala 10/3
Fort Defiance Humane Society Paws & Purses Save the Date

2026 Top Tier Sponsors

Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

Welcome to July and Happy 250th Birthday, America! Bring on the fireworks, cookouts, and family time as we celebrate our nation's independence. Be sure to catch the Defiance fireworks on Friday, July 3^rd!

Our Chamber Golf Outing was a sold-out success! We had a fun-filled day of ‘fore!’, food and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported!

It’s Chamber Awards time! Nominate your colleagues and mentors for the annual Chamber Awards, and details are below and on our website.

Board Member Applications are open! If you’d like to get more involved with your Chamber, nominations are open for the 2027 Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a colleague you admire. Nomination forms for both the awards and Board positions are below and on our website.

Join us for July 16^th Business After Hoursfor another fun and festive networking time. Read on for more business and community events and helpful articles to support your success.

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

Blessings,

Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

Temporary Office Relocation for July & August

Chamber Office Hours for Independence Day

Thank you to those who attended the Chamber Golf Outing!

Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - Grube Inc.

2026-2027 Leadership Defiance County Application

Apply Now!

2027 Board Nomination Form

Nominate Now!

July & August First Friday Luncheon is on Vacation

July Business After Hours 7/16

Annual Awards Banquet Major Award Nominations

Now Open!

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