Based right here in Paulding, Gamble Home Improvements provides quality remodeling and renovation services with craftsmanship you can trust. From kitchens and bathrooms to flooring, tile, drywall, and cabinetry, their team takes pride in helping homeowners transform their spaces with attention to detail and care.

Owner Drey Gamble and his crew are dedicated to serving the local community with professionalism, reliability, and high-quality results — values that align perfectly with the Chamber’s mission to strengthen and support Paulding County businesses.

We’re excited to have Gamble Home Improvements join our growing network of local entrepreneurs and community builders. Please join us in giving them a warm Chamber welcome!

ECDI Express Small Business Loan – Grow with Confidence

The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI)—one of the nation’s top SBA microlenders—is helping Ohio businesses access affordable capital with its new Express Small Business Loan.

Loan Highlights:

• Borrow up to $10,000 at just 2% interest
• 36-month fixed term
• Available to new ECDI clients with closing costs applying

Eligibility:

• Business open and generating revenue at least 6 months
• Active business checking account
• 640+ personal credit score (TransUnion)
• No existing ECDI debt and must meet SBA eligibility
• Available to Ohio-based businesses registered with the Secretary of State

Restaurants use 5-7x more energy per square foot than other businesses on average, yet many owners don’t realize how much opportunity there is to cut costs.

From securing tax exemptions on cooking gas to making sure you’re on the right rate plan, the Chamber Energy Program helps restaurants lower bills and keep more money where it belongs: in your business.

Request a free bill review today and see how much you could save.

Visit https://chamberenergyprogram.com to get started.

New Program Helps Families with Child Care Costs

Governor Mike DeWine recently announced the launch of the Child Care Cred Program, a $10 million initiative to make child care more affordable for Ohio’s working families while helping businesses retain employees.

• Families must live in Ohio.
• Employers must be Ohio-based.
• Employers and employees apply together through the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
• Approved families can use funds with a licensed provider or their current child care provider.
• Applications are due May 1, 2026.

Funding is available through June 30, 2026.

New RoadReady Ohio App Helps Practicing Drivers

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Public Safety have announced the launch of RoadReady Ohio, a free mobile app designed to help new drivers safely log their required practice hours.

The app allows teens with a learner’s permit (and their parents/guardians) to:

• Track 50 supervised driving hours needed before the license test.
• Receive real-time feedback on braking, acceleration, turning, and speed.
• Generate the official driving log to submit to the Ohio BMV once hours are complete.

Ohio is the first state to add telematics features, which analyze driving actions and provide personalized tips for improvement. Officials hope this technology will help reduce crashes by turning practice drives into valuable learning experiences.

Beginning September 30, 2025, a new Ohio law also requires drivers ages 18–20 to obtain a learner’s permit and complete the same practice hours as younger drivers before testing for a license.

The app is available now for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up across Paulding County! Click the links for more details or scroll down in the newsletter to see the full event highlights.

Wednesdays & Saturdays

— Caring & Sharing Food Pantry is open every Wednesday & Saturday (9am - 12pm)

October 14-17

— Paulding County Hospital Health Fair

October 16

— Midwest Community Federal Credit Union (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

October 17

— Paulding K of C Fall Fish Frys (Lunch: 11am - 1pm, Dinner: 4pm - 7pm)

— Milan Center Feed & Grain Fall Festival (3pm - 6pm)

October 18

— Crane Township Cecil Fire Department's Annual Chili Supper (4pm - 7pm)

October 19

— Paulding County Habitat for Humanity Eat Hog Not Turkey Community Lunch (5pm - 7pm)

October 22

— CoRP's Progressive After-Hours Tours (4:30pm - 7pm)

October 23

— Paulding Recovery Clubhouse's Trunk or Treat (6pm - 7:30pm)

October 24

— Vancrest of Payne Halloween Bingo (1:30pm - 3:30pm)

October 25

— 43rd Annual First Presbyterian Women's Retreat (9am - 1pm)

— Lion's Club Halloween Parade (2:30pm - 4pm)

— Village of Paulding Trick or Treat (5pm - 7pm)

— Village of Grover Hill Trick or Treat (5pm - 7pm)

— Antwerp Manor Trick or Treat (5pm - 6:30pm)

— Village of Payne Trick or Treat (3pm - 7pm - see details below)

— Journey to Italy: Fundraiser for Paulding Students

October 31

— Pete Schlegel in Concert at Paulding Eagles Aerie 2405

November 1

— United Way of Paulding County Family Trivia Night (5:30pm)

— Antwerp Methodist Church Craft Bizaar (9am - 2pm)

— Antwerp VFW Christmas for Kids and Coats for Kids (9am - 4pm)

November 8

— Antwerp Lifewise Academy Fall Fest (11am - 2pm)

November 8

— Paulding County History Museum Festival of Trees

November 13

— 50th Anniversary CHP Home Care & Hospice Beacon of Hope Dinner & Charity Auction

November 14

— Paulding County Hospital Foundation BBQ Chicken Luncheon

November 14 - 22

— Paulding County History Museum's Festival of Trees

November 18

— Paulding County Economic Development Annual Business Appreciation Banquet

November 22

— Shop the Village – 9 AM–3 PM in downtown Paulding Still accepting Vendors - Deadline Oct. 24

— Youth Business Showcase – Register by Oct. 31

K of C Fall Fish Fry

Dates: October 17

Times: Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Dinner 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 9907 US 127, Paulding

Annual Fall Fish Fry: open to the public with dine-in and carry-out options available.

Serving Alaskan Pollock with meal choices of 2-piece, 3-piece, or 5-piece dinners. Each meal includes your choice of baked beans or corn, french fries or baked potato, dinner roll, and cole slaw.

Additional options available:

Fish by the pound

French fries by the boat

Cole slaw by the pint



📞 Call-ahead orders for lunch only: 567-808-2800

CHP Home Care & Hospice – Beacon of Hope Dinner & Charity Auction

For 50 years, CHP Home Care & Hospice of Paulding has been the trusted local hospice provider. Join us for our annual Beacon of Hope for Hospice Dinner & Charity Auction on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds, 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding.

The evening includes a catered dinner (RSVP required), live and silent auctions, raffles, and more—all benefiting CHP’s patient care fund for Paulding County. Social hour begins at 5:30 PM, dinner at 6:15 PM, with a live auction to follow. Kenny Thomas, Auctioneer, and Joe Barker, Emcee. Catering by Streetlight.

How you can help:

• Donate raffle baskets, merchandise, gift certificates, or services by Nov. 7.
• Become a sponsor: $500+ donors receive logo recognition on banners, programs, and during the event. Sponsorships due Oct. 31.
• Attend! Seats are complimentary, but RSVP is required. Reserve your spot by calling 419-399-4708 or online at www.comhealthpro.org/events by Nov. 7.

At CHP, no patient is ever turned away due to inability to pay. Your support ensures compassionate end-of-life care for every Paulding County neighbor in need.

Contact: Alycen Urban, Event Coordinator – 419-238-9223 ext. 1118 | alycen_urban@comhealthpro.org

Shop the Village – Vendor Spaces Still Available!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM as downtown Paulding transforms into a festive marketplace for Shop the Village! Local entrepreneurs, artisans, and cottage businesses will set up pop-up shops inside downtown storefronts, creating a fun, walkable shopping experience.

This event also coincides with the final day of the Festival of Trees at the Paulding County Historical Museum — making it the perfect way to wrap up your visit and kick off the Shop Small, Shop Local season in style.

Vendor spaces are still available! If you’re a local maker or small business interested in joining the fun, reach out to the Chamber office for details or sign up today.