The Crawford Partnership to Host State of the Vision
Join us as we celebrate the Crawford Partnership’s 20th Anniversary at this year’s State of the Vision event. Hear updates from our Executive Director and leadership team as we reflect on where we’ve been — and unveil what’s next for our community.
Join Us for the 2026 State of the Vision
Join us as we celebrate the Crawford Partnership’s 20th Anniversary at this year’s State of the Vision event. Hear updates from our Executive Director and leadership team as we reflect on where we’ve been — and unveil what’s next for our community.
Link’s Country Meats Secures $25,000 Grant to Expand in Crestline
Link’s Country Meats was awarded a $25,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant. The grant will support the expansion of their facility and upgrade electrical systems to meet growing demand.
Birch Tree Bookery Expands to Bucyrus with Support from Crawford Partnership Microloan Program
Birch Tree Bookery, co-owned by Crystal and Justin Bessler, officially opened its second location at 1810 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, thanks in part to funding from the Small Business Microloan Program...
Forge Fire & Company Awarded $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant to Support Growth in Bucyrus
Forge Fire & Company, a growing manufacturer newly operating in Bucyrus, has been awarded a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant to support the company’s next phase of expansion.
Crawford Partnership Microloan Supports Launch of Auto Repair Shop
Local entrepreneur Thamer Moqdady, owner of several ventures in Crawford County, is expanding his business portfolio with the upcoming opening of Sanad Auto Repair Shop at 322 N Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus.
Collaborative Economic, Community, & Workforce Development
The Crawford Partnership is leading the charge to make Crawford County a place where
people seek to live and work.
Economic Development
Working to employ a comprehensive county-wide approach to achieve and enhance the livelihood of Crawford County.Community Development
Working on strategies that focus on county-wide efforts meant to bolster more localized actions by partners.Community Development Strategies
The Partnership’s community development work encompasses strategies to bolster the county’s entertainment options, promote wellness and recreation, increase leadership opportunities, assist with community beautification, increase tourism to the county, and increase accessibility.
Workforce Development
Working collaboratively with community partners and educational systems to build programs to strengthen our local workforce and students.Workforce Development Strategies
The Partnership’s workforce development strategies are designed to provide educational and training pathways to residents and students that enable them to make a livable wage, as well as provide resources to support local and regional business success in Crawford County.
Economic Development
Working on strategies that employs a comprehensive county-wide approach to enhance the livelihood of Crawford County.Community Development
Working to develop strategies that focus on county-wide efforts meant to bolster more localized actions taken by partners.Community Development Strategies
The Partnership’s community development encompasses strategies to bolster the county’s entertainment options, promote wellness and recreation, increase leadership development opportunities, assist with community beautification, increase tourism to the county, and increase accessibility.



















