Wyandot County Office of Economic Development

08/24/2026

Our office is saddened to learn of Insteel’s recent decision to close its Upper Sandusky facility at the end of October. We recognize the significant impact this will have on its dedicated employees and their families.

We have already been in contact with Insteel’s plant leadership and will continue working closely with them, the Wyandot County Department of Job & Family Services, and our local industry partners to connect affected team members with employment opportunities and other available community resources.

Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”) announced today that it will close its facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and move manufacturing requirements to the Company’s remaining welded wire reinforcement production facilities, which have ample open capacity to accom...

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our longtime member and the leadership team at First National Bank of Sycamore on the development of its new Tiffin branch! This project reflects FNBS’s continued commitment to the region and the tremendous value the bank brings to Wyandot County and surrounding communities.

05/19/2026

The WCOED would like to congratulate our member, OPS Controls, on receiving two grant awards this year to support its ongoing growth in the Village of Carey! A special thanks to Regional Growth Partnership Northwest Ohio & JobsOhio.

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The WCOED would like to congratulate our member OPS Controls on its successful award of two grants early this year. OPS Controls is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative control systems for vehicles and off-road equiment. Working with our partners at the RGP Northwest Ohio, the WCOED was...

05/12/2026

We are happy to publicly share the announcement of The Kalmbach Family's new K9 & Kin Brands pet food facility, rapidly under construction in Wyandot County. A special congratuations to our partners at The Kalmbach Family and Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. on this exciting new chapter, and to all of our development partners who helped bring this project to fruition! Regional Growth Partnership Northwest Ohio JobsOhio North Central Electric Cooperative Clouse Construction Corp.

Kalmbach Family Investing $125M in New K9 & Kin Brands Facility By Gregory MoonMay 12, 2026Press Release The following is a May 12, 2026 Press Release by the RGP Northwest Ohio: “Kalmbach Family Investing $125 million for Expansion in Northwest Ohio” The Kalmbach Family, owners of Kalmbach Feeds...

05/11/2026

Thank you to our economic development partners at AEP Ohio for awarding the WCOED one of this year's LEAP grants! The grant will help to fund a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for our north-central Ohio region.

WCOED Receives 2026 AEP Ohio LEAP Grant By Gregory MoonMay 11, 2026Press Release Upper Sandusky, Ohio, May 6, 2026 — AEP Ohio has announced the Wyandot County Office of Economic Development (WCOED) as one of 18 community economic development organizations across Ohio to receive a Local Economic Ad...

05/05/2026

Today, the WCOED was proud to help organize a small business roundtable with Senator Jon Husted and 15 of our Wyandot County partner members. The discussion provided a valuable exchange of ideas and feedback on issues impacting our local business community. A special thank you to all who participated.

04/22/2026

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04/10/2026

The WCOED is proud to support NORED, the NW Ohio economic development agency supporting advocacy and development of the profession. At yesterday's annual meeting, WCOED Executive Director Greg Moon was appointed NORED Treasurer; along with President - Amy Sealts (Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation, Ohio), VP - Chris Singerling (Ottawa County Improvement Corporation), and Secretary - Tim Copsey (Paulding County Economic Development, Inc.).

Thank you to all our peers helping the region to thrive!