{"id":185765,"date":"2024-11-05T23:20:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T04:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=185765"},"modified":"2024-11-05T23:20:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T04:20:54","slug":"local-bdc-gets-financial-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2024\/11\/05\/local-bdc-gets-financial-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"Local BDC gets financial boost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent staff\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Van Wert County Foundation has made a significant investment in the future of Van Wert County by donating $150,000 to the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert\u2019s capital campaign. This generous contribution will help the BDC continue its mission of promoting economic growth and job creation in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BDC plays a vital role in working alongside local economic development efforts to attract new businesses, retain existing ones, and foster a thriving business environment. With the support of the Van Wert County Foundation, the BDC will be able to expand its programs and services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Business Retention and Expansion:<\/strong>&nbsp;Providing support and resources to existing businesses to help them grow and create jobs.<\/li><li><strong>Business Attraction:<\/strong>&nbsp;Recruiting new businesses and assisting with site selection, permitting, and other development processes.<\/li><li><strong>Workforce Development:<\/strong>&nbsp;Collaborating with businesses, local educational institutions, and training providers to develop a skilled workforce.<\/li><li><strong>Community Development:<\/strong>&nbsp;Supporting initiatives that improve the quality of life in Van Wert County.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/VWCF_BDC-Donation-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-185766\"\/><figcaption>Pictured left to right are Stacy Adam, BDC board member; Seth Baker, CEO, Van Wert County Foundation; Andy Czajkowski, BDC President; Eva Yarger, Van Wert County Foundation Trustee; John White, BDC Capital Campaign Manager; Laney Nofer, Director of Philanthropy, Van Wert County Foundation. <em>Photo submitted<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for the Van Wert County Foundation\u2019s generous support,\u201d said John White, Capital Campaign Manager at the BDC. \u201cThis investment will help us continue to drive economic growth and create a brighter future for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bdcvw.com\">www.bdcvw.com<\/a> to connect or learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Business Development Corporation is to provide economic development opportunities through assisting businesses with land and building acquisitions and providing favorable financing opportunities to create a fertile business environment and serve the people of Van Wert County.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent staff\/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation has made a significant investment in the future of Van Wert County by donating $150,000 to the Business Development Corporation of Van Wert\u2019s capital campaign. This generous contribution will help the BDC continue its mission of promoting economic growth and job creation in the region. 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