Two Allen County organizations talked Monday about their partnership. The CEOs of the Allen Economic Development Group and the Greater Lima Region spoke to the Lima Rotary Club about what responsibilities each organization has and how they work together. They also talk about working with local governments and the Allen County Port Authority to bring in new companies and help existing companies in the area, which is a multi-step process.

July 29, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Development today announced the release of more than $9.7 million to five projects through three state-funded programs designed to boost businesses and enrich communities. An additional $14.6 million approved today will support the state’s first project-ready site through the All Ohio Future Fund.

Area entrepreneurs compete at Pitchfest to obtain funding as they start or grow their local businesses. The competition is hosted by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, the Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center, and the Lima Area Chamber Foundation where up to $10,500 of funds will be awarded to the winning candidates. Entrepreneurs present their product or service to a panel of judges, and they are evaluated on how well their business plan will produce financial success in today's economy and job market. Organizers of Pitchfest hold this event to promote an avenue where small businesses can help thrive the local economy.

After a positive turnout last year, the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce hosted the second year of "The Chamber Challenge."

Downtown Wapakoneta was bustling Tuesday evening kicking off the start to a yearly tradition.

After several weeks of hard work, the winners of the Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition were announced Tuesday night in Bluffton.