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Chamber News

  • From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
  • First Friday Luncheon 10/2
  • Business After Hours 10/15
  • Legacy Living Defiance Open House & Ribbon Cutting 10/15
  • Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reverse Raffle 11/12
  • Thank You Renewing Members!
  • Welcome New Chamber Members!


Member News

  • Northwest State Community College 'Making a Difference Award'
  • Fort Defiance Humane Society Ground Breaking Invitation 10/2
  • Foods for Living 45th Anniversary Celebration 10/2-10/3
  • AuGlaize Village's Johnny Appleseed Festival 10/2-10/4
  • Walk to End Alzheimer's 10/3
  • Exploring the History & Heritage of the Latin Community Center at the Tuttle Memorial Museum 10/4
  • Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities Chili Cook-Off 10/10
  • Legacy Living Defiance Open House 10/15
  • Midwest Community Federal Credit Union Trunk or Treat 10/20
  • Coffee With a Cop 10/22
  • The Victory Center's 3rd Annual Celebrity Wait Night 10/22
  • Stroede Center for the Arts Fall-Winter Concert Series 10/24
  • Fort Defiance Humane Society Paws & Purses 11/21


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Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

September flew by and October is here! It’s officially Fall, bringing more football season, cooler morning temps, and falling leaves.


Thank you to everyone who helped make our Chamber Awards Banquet and other September events so successful! From our sponsors, to attendees, to volunteers – we appreciate you all! We invite you to join us at this month’s events – like First Friday Luncheon and Business After Hours - listed in this issue.


Want to promote your business? The Chamber has many opportunities to enhance your visibility. Consider signing up for email promotion in our e-blasts, sponsoring a day or lunch for Leadership Defiance County, becoming a sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Foundation Reverse Raffle, or hosting a Business After Hours in 2027. Contact our office for more details.


Want to lower your energy costs? Your Defiance Chamber partners with Palmer Energy to help Defiance Chamber member businesses lower their electric bills. To learn how much you can save, contact Emilie Snider at Palmer Energy by phone at (419) 491-1017 or email at esnider@palmerenergy.com.


October also marks the start of the 4th quarter of the business year. As we move into the final months of 2026, I encourage you to continue to shop local and support our local events, businesses and establishments. Together we will continue to help make Defiance a great place to live!


Read on for member news and upcoming events. Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and prosperous October!


Blessings,


Sarah

Sarah Tackett

Executive Director/CEO

First Friday Luncheon 10/2

Business After Hours 10/15

Legacy Living Defiance

Ribbon Cutting & Open House 10/15

Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

80s Rewind Reverse Raffle 11/12

Thank You Renewing Members!

Welcome New Chamber Members!

 
 

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Member News, Specials, & Events

Northwest State Community College Foundation

'Making a Difference Award'

Fort Defiance Humane Society

Ground Breaking Invitation 10/2

Foods for Living

45th Anniversary Celebration 10/2-10/3

AuGlaize Village's

Johnny Appleseed Festival 10/2-10/4

Walk to End Alzheimer's 10/3

Exploring The History & Heritage of The Latin Community Center at the Tuttle Memorial Museum 10/4

Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities Chili Cook Off 10/10

Legacy Living Defiance Open House 10/15 

Midwest Community Federal Credit Union

Trunk or Treat 10/20

Coffee With a Cop 10/22

The Victory Center's

3rd Annual Celebrity Wait Night 10/22

Stroede Center for the Arts

Fall-Winter Concert Series 10/24

Fort Defiance Humane Society

Paws & Purses 11/21

Thank you to our 2026 Top Tier Sponsors!

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