The Crawford County CEO Program is preparing to launch its first class of high school entrepreneurs in fall 2026, and now is the time for local business and community leaders to get involved. The program is seeking a few final investors and additional board members to join a growing group of community champions.
The Crawford Partnership, in partnership with The Community Foundation for Crawford County, is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Small Business Microloan Program. This initiative is designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners in rural Crawford County who are either starting a new business or expanding by opening an additional location.
Wurms Diversified Solutions (WDS), a trusted and reliable contract manufacturer of wood, plastic and seamless vinyl upholstery components and sub-assemblies announced today that it has completed an asset based purchase of competitor KGS, Inc.
New Washington, Ohio – Wurms Diversified Solutions, a trusted and reliable contract manufacturer of wood, plastic and seamless vinyl upholstery components and sub-assemblies, and Creative Plastics International, a specialized thermoformed and pressure formed component fabricator, announced the successful completion of a merger effective July 1, 2025. Its customers will have access to an expanded set [...]
The Partnership The purpose of the Crawford Partnership for Education and Economic Development (Partnership) is to listen, learn, and lead efforts to enhance the livelihood of families and businesses in Crawford County. We do this through strategic economic, community, and workforce development, working closely with local governments, business leaders, and state/regional organizations to affect positive [...]
Expansion includes gallery, retail, event space, and upgraded classroom BUCYRUS, OHIO – Friday, January 10 – The Crawford County Art Center is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new location at 117 N. Sandusky Avenue in Bucyrus. The recently renovated 2000 square foot space represents an investment of [...]
Retiring owners to sell downtown hospitality business and real estate BUCYRUS, OHIO – Thursday, January 2– The Crawford Partnership announced today its third opportunity through the Crawford Business Exchange – a service that promotes businesses in Crawford County ready for sale. This lead, codenamed “Project Pace,” is a long-standing successful [...]
The Partnership is sharing this press release. The CEO program supports the Partnership's workforce strategies outlined in the Crawford: 2030 Vision, focusing on talent attraction and retention, enhancing education and training, and building career pathways. Aligned with these goals, we are actively engaged in and supporting this program to drive long-term workforce [...]
Second annual CU Impact event connects leadership network with 25 local nonprofits BUCYRUS, OHIO – Wednesday, December 18 – On Friday, December 13, Crawford Unlimited Leadership (CU Lead), a nine-month long leadership program led by the Crawford Partnership, held its second annual CU Impact event with an estimated 115 attending at [...]
The Partnership is sharing this press release on behalf the Galion Port Authority. The port is a local network partner with the Partnership. For release: November 22, 2024 Press Release – Contact Mark Rantala, Executive Director (419) 777-7005 email:director@galionport.org Seeks Local Proposals for Potential Event Venue Developer/Operator GALION–Approximately 10,000 sf [...]
