Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO
Chamber Golf Outing - Thank You!
Chamber 4th of July Office Hours
Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight - Grube Inc.
July & August First Friday Luncheons are on Vacation
Business After Hours 7/17
2025 - 2026 Leadership Defiance County Program
2026 Board of Directors Annual Nominations - Now Open!
Annual Awards Banquet Major Award Nominations - Now Open!
Thank You Renewing Members!

Member News

Palmer Energy Solutions: Chamber Energy Solutions Program Market Update
Legacy Living Defiance: Patio Home Units are now Move-In Ready
Defiance County War Memorial 7/2
Motorama XVIII 7/6
Stroede Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series 7/10
Fort Defiance Humane Society Chipotle Fundraiser 7/16
Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities Pool Party 7/17
United Way of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival 8/2
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. Job Fair 8/8
Fort Defiance Humane Society Family Fun Day 8/9
Midwest Community Federal Credit Union GM Car Show 8/23
United Way of Defiance County UTV Raffle 10/4
Defiance Area Foundation Formal Inaugural Gala 10/4

2025 Top Tier Sponsors

Chamber News

From the Desk of the Executive Director/CEO

Welcome to July and Happy Birthday, America! Bring on the fireworks, cookouts, and family time as we celebrate our nation's independence. Be sure to catch the Defiance fireworks this Thursday 7/3!

Our Chamber Golf Outing was a sold-out success! We had a hot but 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.

Board Member Applications are open! If you’d like to get more involved with your Chamber, nominations are open for the 2026 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 17^th Business After Hoursfor another informal time of networking. 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

Chamber Golf Outing

Thank You!

Chamber 4th of July Office Hours

Top-Tier Sponsor Spotlight

Grube Inc.

July & August First Friday Luncheons are on Vacation

Business After Hours 7/17

2025-2026 Leadership Defiance County Program Application Deadline Extended

More Information

2026 Board of Directors Annual Nominations

Now Open!

The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for open positions for the 2026 Chamber Board of Directors. Board members are active in Chamber events and also serve on the Chamber’s Committees, such as finance, marketing, public affairs, and event-specific planning committees. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from 12–1 pm.

Please consider nominating yourself or another business professional you feel would be an asset to the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Nomination Form

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:

Michael A Schultz Leadership Award

Quality of Life Award

4 Under 40 Awards

Good Citizen Award

Thank You Renewing Members!

Member News, Specials, & Events

Palmer Energy Solutions

Chamber Energy Solutions Program Market Update

Summer is here, and along with warmer weather comes new challenges, and opportunities in natural gas and electric markets alike. The Chamber, and your CES consultant Emilie Snider (esnider@palmerenergy.com, or 419-491-1017) continue to be a resource for you and your business as energy markets evolve.

Legacy Living Defiance

Patio Home Units Are Now Move-In Ready