Crawford Partnership News, Events, & Development 101
Arbet Staffing opens third location in Crawford County
Firm renovates vacant downtown Bucyrus building BUCYRUS, OHIO – Friday, September 22 – Arbet Staffing, a locally owned and operated [...]
Crawford County youth to hold second annual substance free rally
More than 200 students expected to attend MARION, OHIO – Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs (MCPP) announced [...]
A.M. Best Issues 31st Consecutive “A” Rating for Ohio Mutual
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, one of Crawford County's largest employers, and known for being innovative in the insurance industry recently [...]
Goodwill Industries Opens Second Retail Store in Crawford County
Goodwill Industries, serving Marion, Delaware, Union, Crawford & Marion counties, will be opening a new retail store and donation center in [...]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $700 Million to Connect People and Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
Funding is Part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda The press release shared below was issued by the U.S. [...]
Ohio Apex Accelerator
Ohio Apex Accelerator Program Name Ohio Apex Accelerator Program Type Consulting Service Value Zero cost to Crawford County Businesses Provider The Ohio [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Crawford Partnership August 2023
Hear an update from Sarah Herrle, Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator as well as an introduction to Lisa Marcum, the Partnership's [...]
Local officials cut ribbon on Galion Spec Building
Event caps off the first US 30 Expansion Expo GALION, OHIO – Thursday, July 27, 2023 – State and local [...]
Bucyrus and Galion win $1.9M for water & sewer projects
Governor DeWine announced today that Bucyrus and Galion were awarded a combined $1.9 million for water and sewer projects through the Ohio [...]
Making waves in Crestline: $50k rehabilitation transforming Jaycees pond
CRESTLINE, OHIO – Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – Crestline's beloved Jaycees Pond is currently undergoing an impressive $50,000 rehabilitation, marking a significant milestone for the [...]
Partnership & Port Authority launch US 30 Expansion Expo
GALION, OHIO – Monday, July 17, 2022 – The Crawford Partnership for Education and Economic Development and Galion Port Authority announced [...]
Over the Garden Fence: Bucyrus honored again as Tree City USA
This story was written by Mary Lee Minor a columnist for the Bucyrus Telegraph Forum and released on June 22, [...]
Charging forward: Seneca-Crawford Area Transportation to receive $3.5 million to fund low-emission vehicles
This story was written by Grace McCormick with Richland Source and released on June 23, 2023. ------------ GALION -- Public [...]
Bascom Communicatons announces a grant award of $3 million dollars
The Ohio Department of Development, Office of BroadbandOhio towards a middle-mile fiber expansion pilot project to expand fiber services to local rural [...]
Crawford Partnership hires Workforce Development Manager
Crawford County native and industry veteran Lisa Marcum to start July 10 BUCYRUS, OHIO – Thursday, June 8, 2022 – [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Crawford Partnership May 2023
Hear an update from David Zak, President & CEO, and Sarah Herrle, Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator. The team reflects on [...]
Crestline Lights the Arch on Seltzer Street for Memorial Day
Partnership Pulse: A Partnership Pulse is a story about [...]
Crawford County Land Bank awards $553,000 in construction bids
Bucyrus Bicentennial Park and Galion East School project moving forward BUCYRUS, OHIO – Thursday, May 25, 2022 – The Crawford [...]
Former New Washington resident purchases local business
Dutchtown DariBar to undergo updates and unveil new menu Partnership Pulse: A Partnership Pulse is a story about economic and [...]
Wisconsin-based United Mutual to merge into Ohio Mutual Insurance Group
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, one of Crawford County's largest employers, and known for being innovative in the insurance industry announced a [...]
Ohio Mutual Awards Local Students a Crawford Opportunity Award for Academic Excellence
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, one of Crawford County's largest employers, and known for being innovative in the insurance industry recently [...]
IB-Tech celebrates 25 years in Bucyrus with distinguished guests and employee recognition
Crawford County Now Staff, with Crawford County Now, wrote an article on Imasen Bucyrus Technology's, or IB-TECH, 25th Anniversary of the [...]
A bright future for Crestline
This is a speech given by Crawford Partnership President & CEO David Zak on April 26, 2023 at the Celebrate [...]
Mexican restaurant relocates from Columbus to Bucyrus
Family invests $500,000 in property and business BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – Pepe’s Mexican Bar & Grill announced [...]
‘Quite an accomplishment’: State official commends local economic development efforts
Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, attended the visit from the Ohio Department of Development and wrote this article. The [...]
“An Impossible Task” – State of the Vision Annual Address
Here are the prepared notes for David Zak's first his annual address at the State of the Vision event, which was delivered [...]
The Economic Process of Northwest Ohio
These comments were delivered on March 28, 2023 by David Zak at the joint quarterly meeting of the Northwest District of the County Commissioners [...]
New coffee and tea retail store opening in Galion
Ole Dog's Coffee Culture grand opening to take place this Saturday GALION, OHIO – Thursday, April 13, 2023 – Dwayne and [...]
Crawford Partnership seeks Workforce Development Coordinator
Regional workforce board to fund new position BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, April 12, 2023 – The Crawford Partnership for Education [...]
Crawford County – An Economic Powerhouse
2023 Forecast Breakfast Approximately 200 attended the 2023 Business & Industry Forecast Breakfast Crawford Partnership President & CEO David [...]
Center for Training Excellence Grant for Customized Training
Zero cost grant funding for custom business training available through Pioneer CTC Program Name Center for Training Excellence Grant Program Type Customized [...]
Bucyrus-Nevada waterline construction progressing
$1.2 million project will serve 350 homes and generate revenue for the City BUCYRUS, OHIO – Thursday, April 6, 2023 [...]
Crawford Partnership releases development report
New publication highlights 19 projects and local leaders perspectives BUCYRUS, OHIO – Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – The Crawford Partnership [...]
Crawford County announces available federal grant funding
More than $2 million available for eligible projects BUCYRUS, OHIO – Thursday, March 23, 2023 – The Crawford County Commissioners [...]
What’s up with Norton Bicentennial Park?
Old ice plant will be coming down soon Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, wrote an update on the [...]
‘I’m optimistic it’s not going to be vacant for too long’: Spec building nears completion
Work continues on spec building Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, writes an update on the spec building in [...]
2023 President’s Award: Gary Frankhouse
Each year the Partnership presents awards to individuals, groups, projects, initiatives, or companies to celebrate [...]
Joey’s restaurant opens in downtown Crestline
Historic J.M. Geiger Building undergoing significant renovations CRESTLINE, OHIO – Friday, March 17, 2023 – Abi and Jeff Martin are [...]
2023 Community Leadership Award: Bucyrus Mayor Jeff Reser
Each year the Partnership presents awards to individuals, groups, projects, initiatives, or companies to [...]
2023 Economic Development Award: IB-TECH
Each year the Partnership presents awards to individuals, groups, projects, initiatives, or companies to celebrate those who [...]
Tramec Sloan announces $1.7 million-dollar expansion
New investment in machinery and equipment upgrades automation GALION, OHIO – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Tramec Sloan announced today [...]
2023 Community Development Award: New Washington Veterans Mural, Led by Dave Riedel
Each year the Partnership presents awards to individuals, groups, projects, initiatives, or companies to celebrate those [...]
‘We are an economic powerhouse’: Crawford Partnership offers update during annual meeting
'We are an economic powerhouse' Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, covered the Partnership's Annual Meeting | State of [...]
2023 Partnership Award: Community Opportunity & Partners
Each year the Partnership presents awards to individuals, groups, projects, initiatives, [...]
State of the Vision breaks attendance records
More than 260 gather to celebrate Crawford County’s progress BUCYRUS, OHIO – Friday, March 10, 2023 – The Crawford Partnership’s [...]
Crawford County ranks in top 4% for economic development
National Site Selection ranking is the community's highest ever BUCYRUS, OHIO – Thursday, March 2, 2023 – The Crawford Partnership [...]
Salvation Army to invest $1.4 million in Bucyrus expansion
Non-profit will occupy the vacant Maplecrest Assisted Living BUCYRUS, OHIO – Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – The Salvation Army’s Bucyrus [...]
OWDA funds $15M loan for Crestline sewer plant
Solar project will make the annual payments at no cost to residents CRESTLINE, OHIO – Monday, February 27, 2023 – [...]
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group Presented with UWNCO Red Feather Award at Crawford County Business Forecast & Economic Development Breakfast
United Way of North Central Ohio presented the Red Feather Award to Ohio Mutual Insurance Group. The Crawford Partnership is [...]
Forecast breakfast speaker: ‘Fundamentally, the economy is very, very strong’
Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce & Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Forecast Breakfast Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, reported [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Crawford Partnership February 2023 with David Zak
Hear an update from David Zak, Crawford Partnership President & CEO, on projects and momentum in Crawford County. [...]
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group selects the Betterview Property Intelligence Platform
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, one of Crawford County's largest employers, and known for being innovative in the insurance industry recently [...]
$2.3M investment moving forward in Bucyrus
City Council approves tax exemption to renovate vacant property BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – By a unanimous vote, [...]
The Crawford Partnership’s 2023 Annual Meeting | State of the Vision at The Hub in Crestline
Crawford County Now shared our upcoming event! Celebrating 18 years of helping to promote collaboration and drive progress, the [...]
‘A Crawford County building’: New structure at fairgrounds nears completion
$1.6M multipurpose building is 'quite the upscale' from previous facility Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, reported on the [...]
Former lumberyard site on Marion Road will be transformed into storage facility
Former lumberyard site on Marion Road will be transformed into storage facility Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, reported [...]
Husted Announces TechCred Results for November
Announces 2023 application periods The Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation released the current stats and application periods for 2023 [...]
2023 forecast: ‘It’s going to be an exciting year,’ economic development director says
2023 forecast: 'It's going to be an exciting year," economic development director says Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, [...]
Shelter Works announces Bucyrus manufacturing location
Custom fiberglass shelter manufacturer fills vacant industrial buildings BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, December 20, 2022 – Shelter Works announced today [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Crawford Partnership Fall 2022
Hear from Sarah Herrle, marketing & project coordinator, on projects and momentum in Crawford County. [...]
IB-TECH announces capital investment and growth in Bucyrus
Creating 70 job openings BUCYRUS, OHIO – Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Imasen Bucyrus Technology, IB-TECH, announced today that they [...]
‘A do-gooder in the best sense of the word’: Erin Stine leaving Crawford Partnership
'A do-gooder in the best sense of the word': Erin Stine leaving Crawford Partnership Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus [...]
JobsOhio Inclusion Grant
Reimbursable grant program for eligible, for-profit Ohio companies. Program Name JobsOhio Inclusion Grant Program Type State Economic Development Grant Value $25,000 (up to [...]
Diamond Wipes International completes $5 million Bucyrus expansion
Plastic canister line brings employment to 80 BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – Diamond Wipes International announced today [...]
Advanced Fiber Technology announces million-dollar investment in Bucyrus facilities
Equipment creates efficiencies in operations BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, October 25, 2022 – Advanced Fiber Technology announced today that they [...]
Millennial Services establishes first training center in Bucyrus
Back-office support business to hire up to 50 BUCYRUS, OHIO – Monday, October 17, 2022 – Indiana-based Millennial Services announced [...]
Governor DeWine Announces H2Ohio Support for Water Infrastructure Projects
Governor DeWine Announces H2Ohio Support for Water Infrastructure Projects [...]
CU Lead Case Study Submitted by The Collaboration Partners for “Excellence in Learning and Development Award”
The Collaboration Partners selected as a finalist for the Association of Business Psychology's annual awards The Collaboration Partners, has been [...]
Local leaders launching entrepreneurship program for Crawford County students
Kickoff Event Oct. 11; Crawford set to be 2nd community in state to offer national program Crawford County, OHIO – [...]
Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine Visits Crawford County
First Lady Champions Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio [...]
Crawford County youth planning annual drug-free celebration
Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs to coordinate student-led rally MARION, OHIO – Friday, September 16, 2022 – Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs (MCPP) announced [...]
North Central State College receives approval for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Congratulations to North Central State College on your recent approval for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. ------------ North Central [...]
Flour & Whisk Bakery under new ownership
Area business owners acquire coffee shop and plan renovations BUCYRUS, OHIO – Friday, September 2, 2022 – Today, Paula and [...]
Shoe Sensation to open Bucyrus location
National retailer grand opening to take place on October 1 BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, August 30, 2022 – National footware [...]
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group – Three Decades of A.M. Best “A” Ratings
Three Decades of A.M. Best "A" Ratings for Ohio Mutual Congratulations to Ohio Mutual Insurance Group on reaching a [...]
A-1 Printing completes expansion in Bucyrus
Local printing and web design company finishes multi-year investment project BUCYRUS, OHIO – Wednesday, August 17 – A-1 Printing announced today [...]
Village Council approves Veteran’s Park mural
$70,000 raised for phase one of project to honor veterans in New Washington NEW WASHINGTON, OHIO – Tuesday, August 16, [...]
Job Fair Set for August 15 Removes Barriers for Some Job Seekers
Job Fair Removes Barriers for Some Job Seekers This post intends to share Crawford County's first annual child support amnesty day and job [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Crawford Partnership July 2022
Crawford County Now's Community Spotlight: Crawford Partnership July 2022
Crawford County Land Bank announces $1.1 million in state grants
Crawford County Land Bank announces $1.1 million in state grants BUCYRUS, OHIO – Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – The Crawford [...]
Ohio Mutual Named to Ward’s 50 List
Ohio Mutual Named to Ward’s 50® List Congratulations to Ohio Mutual Insurance Group on being recognized for the ninth [...]
Crawford County and U.S. Rt. 30
U.S. Rt. 30 - An Asset and Advantage This post intends to provide an overview of the advantage of U.S. Rt. 30 in [...]
TechCred Announces Application Period: July 1 – July 29
This post intends to provide an overview of the TechCred program administered by the state. No matter your job or industry, technology plays a [...]
Bucyrus to launch DORA on July 1
Bucyrus to launch DORA on July 1 BUCYRUS, OHIO – Friday, June 24, 2022 – The City of Bucyrus officially [...]
First Friday will include a first: Bucyrus ready to launch downtown DORA
First Friday will include a first: Bucyrus ready to launch downtown DORA The Crawford Partnership and the Bucyrus Area Chamber [...]
Crawford County Transportation Improvement District (TID)
This post is intends to provide an overview of this form of local government administered by the Crawford Partnership. Purpose of the Transportation [...]
Reineke Secures $4.7 Million for Key District Projects
Reineke Secures $4.7 Million for Key District Projects The Crawford Park District and the Crawford Partnership would like to thank [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Crawford Partnership – May 2022
Crawford County Now's Community Spotlight: Crawford Partnership
‘An even-brighter future’s up ahead: David Zak takes reigns at Crawford Partnership’
'An even-brighter future's up ahead: David Zak takes reigns at Crawford Partnership' Gere Goble, with the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, interviewed [...]
Press Release: David Zak Joins Crawford Partnership
David Zak Joins Crawford Partnership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Todd Boyer President, Crawford Partnership Board of Trustees TBoyer@omig.com, 614.975.5781 Crawford [...]
Community Spotlight Podcast: Erin Stine with Randy Bigley at WQEL March 2022
The Crawford Partnership's Erin Stine, Community Development Director/ CU Lead Facilitator & Acting Executive Director Community Spotlight Podcast with Randy Bigley [...]
Press Release: Gary Frankhouse Resigns from Role
The Crawford Partnership's Executive & Economic Development Director Resigns from Role FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2022 Contact: Sarah Herrle, Marketing & [...]
OSU Mansfield – Dean’s Speaker Series: Forging Your Career Pathway
The Ohio State University at Mansfield Dean's Speaker Series Forging Your Career Pathway The Dean's Speaker Series will feature alumni, facility, students, [...]
2021 State of the Vision Launches the Crawford:2030 Vision & Recognizes Local Award Recipients
2021 State of the Vision Launches the Crawford: 2030 Vision Plan & Celebrates Local Award Recipients BUCYRUS, OH — On November 11, [...]
The Permit Process in Crawford County
The Permit Process Crawford Partnership & Richland County Building Dept. The Crawford Partnership teamed up with the Richland County Building Department [...]
Register for the Annual State of the Vision – November 11, 2021
Here is What Our Event Will Look Like: -At 5:00 p.m., doors will open, and we will kick off happy hour & [...]
Community Care March
10th Annual Community Care March 8:30 a.m. Free T-Shirts Will Be Given Out, While Supplies Last 9 a.m. Walk to Schines Art Park [...]
Transportation Improvement District – TID – Q4, 2021
Transportation Improvement District (TID) Quarter 4, 2021 Crawford County Transportation Improvement District (CCTID) will have meetings on the third Wednesday of January, April, [...]
Transportation Improvement District – TID – 2022 Meeting Notices
Transportation Improvement District (TID) 2022 Quarterly Meeting Notices Crawford County Transportation Improvement District (CCTID) will have meetings on the third Wednesday of January, [...]
Transportation Improvement District – TID – Special Meeting Notice
Transportation Improvement District (TID) Special Meeting Notice Crawford County Transportation Improvement District (CCTID) will have a special meeting on Thursday, September 9th at [...]
Survey for Crawford County – CEDS Regional Planning
U.S. 30 Corridor Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Public Survey The Center for Regional Development (CRD) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Ashland [...]
SBA Shares New HUBZone Map – Crawford County is a HUBZone
SBA HUBZone JUST RELEASED (8.11.21)! The SBA has updated the "Qualified Non-Metropolitan Counties" and just released that ALL of Crawford County is a [...]
Site Selection Announces 2020 List of Top Micropolitans
Site Selection Announces Governor's Cup 2020 & List of Top Micropolitans As Crawford County's economic, community, and workforce development office, we are proud [...]
2030 Community Survey Open Until March 5th
2030 Community Survey Open Until Sunday, March 5th The Crawford Partnership staff and board of directors are working to craft a plan to [...]
CU Lead Accepting Applications for 2021
CU Lead | Crawford County's Premier Leadership Program Watch this video to see what CU Lead offers participants! Check out the 2021 CU Lead Program [...]
TechCred Application Window: January 2021
TechCred TechCred is accepting applications until January 29th at 3 p.m. Applications are scored, and not first-come, first-served. To learn more or apply [...]
What is Economic Development in Crawford County, Ohio?
Description: Gary Frankhouse, Executive and Economic Development Director for the Crawford Partnership, explains what economic development looks like in Crawford County. He also reveals the [...]
Annual State of the Vision Event on October 22
2020 State of the Vision | October 22, 2020 The Crawford Partnership for Education and Economic Development annual State of the Vision awards [...]
Crawford Conversation: Support for Stress in Agriculture
Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a community conversation, where we'll discuss stress in the agriculture industry [...]
Partnership Attends Galion Primary School’s Leadership Luncheon
The Crawford Partnership is proud to support Leader in Me programs in our local schools. On November 15, we had the opportunity to attend the [...]
Crawford Conversation: Human Trafficking
Join us on Thursday, March 28 from 11 am to 1 pm at Trillium Event Center for Crawford Conversation: The Reality of Human Trafficking. This [...]
2019 WAGE Tour Program
Since its inception in 2014, more than 700 local eighth grade students have completed WAGE Tours to explore career opportunities and businesses that exist in [...]
Crawford Partnership; Community Opportunity Recognized
The Crawford Partnership team was recognized at the Ohio Economic Development Assocation’s Annual Summit as a finalist in the category of Excellence in Workforce Development [...]
Crawford Conversation: Current State of Homelessness in Crawford County
Join us on Thursday, November 1 at Trillium Event Center for a Crawford Conversation called the 'Current State of Homelessness in Crawford County,' presented by [...]
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