WELCOME TO VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO!
WELCOME TO VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO!
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, Pittsburg, 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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Assessment Grant Work Plan - May 2010
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Do you have a business located in Van Wert County?
Please complete the Van Wert County Business Survey. Go to the survey
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Entrepreneurship Fair 2010 - We are having difficulties uploading the presentations, please contact our office and we will gladly get them to you. We apologize for the incovenience. 419.238.2999
Notable Economic Development Highlights
2010 Ec Dev Stakeholder Presentation
2009 Economic Development Annual Dinner Presentation by Edward ‘Ned’ Hill
2009 Community Economic Development Strategy
Renewable Energy Presentation (CCDays 2009)
Newsletter - Fall 2009 Click to view the most recent Economic Development Newsletter. To view archived newsletters, go to ‘From the Director’s Desk’ and click on ‘Newsletters’.
For more information about local businesses, click here.
Newsletter: Investment Trip to Japan
Van Wert County Profile - OSU Extension
To read Braun Industries’ testimonial, click on image.
Central Insurance Companies’ testimonial
Commuting Patterns by Destination
Commuting Patterns by County of Residence
Educational Attainment Percentage Map
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.