BUCYRUS – Local entrepreneur Thamer Moqdady, owner of several ventures in Crawford County, is expanding his business portfolio with the upcoming opening of Sanad Auto Repair Shop at 322 N Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus. The Crawford Partnership’s Small Business Microloan Program in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Crawford County has provided critical funding to purchase […]
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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 County’s leadership program graduates 23 participants
BUCYRUS – On Friday, Dec. 13, Crawford Unlimited Leadership (CU Lead), a nine-month long leadership program led by the Crawford Partnership, held its second annual CU Impact event with an estimated 115 attending at St. Joseph’s Convocation Center in Crestline. The event celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s 23 graduates and connected them to community leadership, […]
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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 & 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 County to receive $1.6 million for secured projects via state capital budget
BUCYRUS – The Crawford Partnership shared today that on Friday Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the State Capital Budget (House Bill 2) into law, marking a historic milestone for Crawford County. This achievement, facilitated by the dedicated efforts of Sen. Bill Reineke and Rep. Riordan McClain, brings a total of $1.6 million in funding to the […]
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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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Elliott Machine Works plans $3M expansion
GALION – Elliott Machine Works announced Friday its plans for a three-million-dollar expansion at their 17-acre Galion location. The project will create 15 full jobs over the next three years while maintaining nearly 70 employees. The project has garnered support from the Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio with a $50,000 Small Business Grant as well as […]
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New Washington to celebrate Veterans Memorial Park on May 11
NEW WASHINGTON — There will be a dedication ceremony celebrating the completion of the New Washington Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. (A rain dateof Sunday, May 12 has been set.) The event will take place in and around the park at 102 West Mansfield Street. The schedule will include an […]