WELCOME TO VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO!
Van Wert County is located in northwest Ohio’s rich agricultural area, situated on the Ohio-Indiana border. The City of Van Wert is the county seat and is recognized as the county’s center for business growth and development, medical and cultural opportunities.
Major communities surrounding Van Wert County include Lima, Ohio, 20 miles to the east, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 30 miles west, Dayton, Ohio 80 miles south and Toledo, Ohio 85 miles north.
Van Wert is located within a 350 mile radius of the Great Lakes, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Toledo and Dayton. This central location illustrates the convenience of Van Wert manufacturing, sales and distribution to midwestern industries.
Van Wert’s superior standard of living, community pride and solid work ethic make it especially attractive for industrial development. Its hometown atmosphere offers a fine educational system, an overall low cost of living and outstanding medical and recreational facilities. The city’s central location and midwestern roots give it a unique social and cultural awareness that makes it a special place to call HOME.
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Economic Development Director Position Announcement 01-2012
Dec 2011 – Van Wert County Economic Development Director and OSU Extension Educator Nancy Bowen announced that after 13 years of serving the Van Wert community, she is resigning to accept the position of field specialist in community economics with OSU Extension.
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Van Wert Super Site Presentation to EDA
2011 Action Plan Progress Report
Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Van Wert County 2011
WCON Regional Plan (Results of the SET Initiative)
Blue Creek Wind Farm Presentation (Annual Ec Dev Dinner 2011)
Assessment Grant Work Plan – May 2010
Notable Economic Development Highlights
For more information about local businesses, click here.
Newsletter: Investment Trip to Japan
To read Braun Industries’ testimonial, click on image.
Central Insurance Companies’ testimonial
The Art of Exporting Click to view a presentation containing useful information for new-to-export companies and experienced exporters looking to enter new markets. This presentation was provided by Danielle Rust, International Trade Specialist, for the U.S. Department of Commerce
The Van Wert County Comprehensive Plan: A copy of the plan is available through the Economic Development Office. To obtain a copy call 419.238.2999.