July 2025

Van Wert County residents encouraged to help shape economic development priorities

VAN WERT — Van Wert County residents have an opportunity to play an active role in shaping the region’s economic future by participating in the 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Community Survey. The initiative is part of a collaboration between Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, and Van Wert counties aimed at identifying key priorities for economic growth and positioning northwest Ohio to compete for state and federal funding.

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