The Defiance County Economic Development Office works closely with the private and public sectors to enhance the retention and expansion of jobs in the area. The office is funded through the Defiance County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), and is available for issuance of Industrial Revenue Bons, Enterprize Zone application, and other economic development assistance.

Information on sites, labor, transportation, etc. can be obtained by contacting the Defiance County Economic Development Office, 197-2B-1 Island Park Avenue, Defiance, Ohio 43512, PHONE (419) 784-4471. Quality of life information is available through the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce, 615 West Third Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512, PHONE (419) 782-7946.

The Defiance County labor force was estimated to be 20,600 as of January, 1995. Current wage and salary information is available upon request.