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March News from WEDC

Wayne County continues to build strong momentum as we head into spring. In this issue, we’re highlighting our upcoming Annual Meeting and award recipients, sharing workforce opportunities such as the Career Expo and the Child Care Cred program, and recapping recent BizConnects with local businesses.

Joe Klink, Provia

Join Us: 2026 Annual Meeting

Join us for the WEDC 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 16 at the Greystone Event Center, featuring guest speaker Joe Klink of ProVia.

This annual event brings together business and community leaders for insight, connection and a look at the year ahead.

We’ll also recognize this year’s award winners, including Quality Growth Award recipients Centerra Co-Op, Deco-Crete, Jarrett, Luke Engineering & Anodizing Co., Mull Iron, PRC-Saltillo, Seaman Corporation, and The Village Network. The Lyric Theater will receive the Community Investment Award, and the Chris Schmid Community Impact Award winner is Richard Seaman.

This year’s Annual Meeting is made possible through the support of our valued sponsors: MAGNET, MCTV, OhioMeansJobs Wayne County, Sayre Hospitality Group and Team NEO. Their continued partnerships help us bring together business and community leaders to share insights, celebrate progress and strengthen connections across Wayne County.

Rea Business Advisors: Powering the Digital Future

Technology plays a critical role behind the scenes of every successful business, and Rea Business Advisors is helping companies across Wayne County strengthen that foundation. Through its growing IT division, Rea Information Services, the firm provides cybersecurity, managed IT and data solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently, reduce risk and plan for the future.

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Child Care Cred Program

The Child Care Cred Program helps make childcare more affordable by sharing costs between the employer, employee and the state. It’s a simple way to support your workforce while improving retention and stability.

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Wayne County Career Expo

Connect with the next generation of talent at the 2026 Wayne County Career Expo. This event gives businesses the opportunity to engage with students, showcase career paths and build future workforce connections. Register today to get involved.

BizConnects in Action

Our March BizConnects visits took us to Wooster Hydrostatics, SH Distributing, Zimmerman Steel, and Dragon Products, where we connected with local leaders to better understand their operations, challenges, and opportunities. These conversations help us stay in tune with the needs of Wayne County businesses and continue supporting their growth.

Together, we’re building a stronger Wayne County.

Whether you're expanding, hiring, or just getting started, the Wayne Economic Development Council is here to support your business journey.

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