BUCYRUS – The only independent bookstore in Marion has brought its love of books to Crawford County. Birch Tree Bookery, co-owned by Crystal and Justin Bessler, officially opened its second location at 1810 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, thanks in part to funding from the Small Business Microloan Program administered by the Crawford Partnership in collaboration […]
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Crawford Partnership selects new Executive Director
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Partnership has announced the selection and hiring of Makenna Laser as its next leader. Laser will assume her new duties on Monday, Aug. 25. Current Interim Executive Director Greg Timberlake will remain with the organization for a short period to assist with the transition and orientation. “With the assistance of Spherion […]
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Crawford Partnership releases State of the Workforce report
BUCYRUS – The Crawford Partnership has released its first State of the Workforce Report, based on the online survey it launched on July 8, 2024. The report presents and summarizes the responses to the 30-question survey by 49 representatives of local businesses that employ almost 5,200 employees, or more than a quarter of Crawford County’s workforce. […]
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Crawford Partnership announces leadership reorganization
BUCYRUS – The Crawford Partnership announced Friday that President & CEO David Zak is leaving the organization to become the new President & CEO of the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA). His last day will be Friday, Aug. 23. Sarah Herrle has been promoted to Economic Development Director and will become the new Interim Executive Director. […]
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Crawford Partnership & Crawford Works launch State of the Workforce survey
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Partnership and Crawford Works have announced they are collaborating to launch a new workforce development survey. This survey is aimed at gathering important information about the current state of the workforce, company challenges and growth, and the role that training grants, and youth programs. It’s hoped to be a holistic approach, such as […]
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Crawford Partnership wins $1.5 million EPA grant for brownfield assessment in Crestline, New Washington & Bucyrus
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Partnership was informed Monday that it will receive a $1.5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for brownfield assessment. Crawford Partnership submitted an application last fall, and received the full amount requested. “This will allow us to support brownfield development in Bucyrus, Crestline, and throughout Crawford County,” said Sarah Herrle Economic […]
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Crawford County students to get career coaching
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Business Advisory Council is changing the way it does business by investing in a new workforce development program for students. Beginning in the fall of 2024, the BAC will transition to a new platform called YouScience, which will provide career coaching and support to students as they explore their interests […]
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Crawford Partnership releases second annual development report
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Partnership announced today the 2023 Crawford County Development Report, a comprehensive document spotlighting the county’s progress from the past year. Originally introduced in 2023, this year’s report highlights 21 commercial, industrial, and community development projects, as well as shares the perspectives of local elected leaders from Crawford County, Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, and […]
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Crawford County ranks in top 3% for economic development
BUCYRUS – The Crawford Partnership announced Friday that for the second year in a row, Crawford County has achieved its best ranking ever in a national economic development ranking. In Site Selection magazine’s recently released rankings for large, private economic development projects in 2023, it tied for a rank of #16 out of 542 micropolitan […]
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Crawford Business Exchange announces 2nd opportunity
BUCYRUS – The Crawford Partnership announced today its second opportunity through the Crawford Business Exchange – a service that promotes businesses in Crawford County ready for sale. This lead, codenamed “Project Terrace,” is a long-standing successful local Crawford County service business and associated real estate that are now available for sale. More information can be […]