Oregon Economic Development Foundation

Oregon Economic Development Foundation The foundation was founded in 1993 by a group of Oregon business owners and city officials with the vision to facilitate growth and change.

The Oregon Economic Development Foundation (OEDF) is an independent 501(c)(6) nonprofit that fosters economic growth in Oregon, Ohio through collaboration among the City, investors, and community partners to strengthen business, industry, and opportunity. Oregon Economic Development Foundation is a public/private partnership between the business community and the City of Oregon and is currently powered by over ninety five investors. Oregon Economic Development Foundation works with a host of statewide, regional and local officials and partners to position the NW Ohio region and more specifically, Oregon, as the place to do business. Oregon remains focused on target sectors that include manufacturing, logistics, distribution, healthcare and energy.

Great night at our March Madness Mixer hosted by our incredible Sterling Investor, Genoa Bank. 🏀A huge thank you to Mart...
03/13/2026

Great night at our March Madness Mixer hosted by our incredible Sterling Investor, Genoa Bank. 🏀

A huge thank you to Marty, Staci, and the entire Genoa Bank team for opening their doors and bringing together such a great group of business and community leaders. Their team truly understands what it means to invest in the future of Oregon.

Events like this remind me how lucky we are to have investors who don’t just support the mission of the Oregon Economic Development Foundation — they actively show up for it.

And of course… you know Marty and his boys had to grab a Blue Technologies photo with me so we could send it to the Hannas. Some things never change. 😂

Thanks again to Genoa Bank for being such incredible partners and leaders in our community.

Oregon is growing — and the businesses helping shape that growth are part of OEDF.The Oregon Economic Development Founda...
03/12/2026

Oregon is growing — and the businesses helping shape that growth are part of OEDF.

The Oregon Economic Development Foundation connects companies, community leaders, and regional partners to drive projects, investment, and opportunity across our region.

Our investors include some of the region’s strongest organizations — and we’re always looking to add more leaders to the table.

If you want to be part of the network helping move Oregon forward, join OEDF today.

📧 Email: director@oregonohio.com

Live. Build. Grow.

We’re excited to welcome Michael McCloskey and MCW Certified Welding as the newest Sterling Investor in the Oregon Econo...
03/12/2026

We’re excited to welcome Michael McCloskey and MCW Certified Welding as the newest Sterling Investor in the Oregon Economic Development Foundation.

Based in Delta, Ohio, MCW Certified Welding is a family-owned company known for high-quality welding and fabrication services and a strong commitment to craftsmanship and reliability.

Michael brings valuable industry perspective to our growing network of investors who are helping move economic development forward across our region. We’re grateful to have MCW supporting the work happening in Oregon and beyond.

Welcome to OEDF, Michael.

Learn more:
www.mcwcertifiedwelding.com

We’re excited to welcome F&M Bank as one of the newest Sterling Investors in the Oregon Economic Development Foundation....
03/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome F&M Bank as one of the newest Sterling Investors in the Oregon Economic Development Foundation.

A big thank you to Caleb Bowling and Becca Tkaczyk for joining our growing network of partners committed to strengthening economic development in Oregon and Northwest Ohio.

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships, and we’re looking forward to working together to support businesses, investment, and growth across our region.

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Such a great event yesterday bringing leaders from both sides of the border together to talk about the strength of the O...
03/08/2026

Such a great event yesterday bringing leaders from both sides of the border together to talk about the strength of the Ohio–Canada relationship and what it means for our region. 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Thank you to Cenovus and Toledo Refining Company for their continued leadership and investment in conversations that move our region forward. And a big thank you to Paul Zito for bringing everyone together and creating the space for such meaningful dialogue around trade, investment, and regional collaboration.

Dan Ujczo added incredible insight throughout the day. His perspective on cross-border trade, policy, and the real economic ties between Ohio and Canada helped ground the conversation in what’s actually happening across our region and where the opportunities are headed.

Looking forward to continuing these discussions and the partnerships that will come from them.

And of course… what’s an event without Dougie there capturing all the moments behind the camera. 📸

03/06/2026

Last night’s Regional Growth Partnership Annual Meeting was filled with incredible speakers and strong regional collaboration focused on the future of Northwest Ohio.

We were proud to see several OEDF investors represented on stage, including Cenovus Energy, one of our Gold Investors, along with Associated General Contractors of Northwest Ohio CEO Josh Hughes, an OEDF Silver Investor.

It was also great to see Rodney Rogers, representing Bowling Green State University, another Silver Investor of OEDF, speaking on the importance of higher education partnerships in regional growth.

A highlight for our community was seeing Jim Fritz, Superintendent of Oregon City Schools, featured in the video supporting workforce development and education initiatives tied to emerging industries.

Oregon is incredibly fortunate to have a leader like Dr. Fritz serving our schools and community. His leadership and commitment to preparing the next generation of students for opportunity is something we are all grateful for.

Events like this remind us how strong Northwest Ohio is when our businesses, schools, and regional partners work together.

Today I had what we jokingly called my last “official before unofficially retired” meeting with PJ Rudolph.And I have to...
03/04/2026

Today I had what we jokingly called my last “official before unofficially retired” meeting with PJ Rudolph.

And I have to say — I’m really grateful I got this year of learning from him.

PJ’s impact across Northwest Ohio is enormous. Through Rudolph Libbe, he’s helped shape projects, industries, and communities for decades. But when you actually sit down with him, what stands out most isn’t the scale of what he’s built — it’s the way he treats people and the time he gives to relationships.

He’s been a major supporter of economic development in our region for years, including serving as president of my organization during the Dean Monske era and remaining one of the strongest local investors and advocates for this community.

One of the things he’s reminded me this year is that networking doesn’t always need an agenda. Sometimes the most valuable conversations happen simply because you take the time to sit down and connect.

PJ, thank you for the time, the perspective, and the stories this year. The impact you’ve made in this region is incredible — but the mentorship and friendships you’ve built along the way might be even more meaningful.

Enjoy this next chapter.

OEDF Summer Social ☀️📍 Maumee Bay State Park🗓 June 18 | 12–5 PMThis is our official Summer Social for our OEDF investors...
03/03/2026

OEDF Summer Social ☀️
📍 Maumee Bay State Park
🗓 June 18 | 12–5 PM

This is our official Summer Social for our OEDF investors — and it’s shaping up to be one of our most meaningful events yet.

We’re intentionally designing this afternoon to celebrate the businesses that invest in the strength of our city and to support and honor our veteran community in impactful ways. Some really special elements are in motion behind the scenes.

Dean Davis is quietly building something for America 250. Stay tuned.

🎧 DJ Javi Rico Sounds
🚣 Paddle boats on the bay
🌊 Community engagement moments
🇺🇸 Veteran-focused initiatives
…and more details dropping soon.

If you have ideas, want to collaborate, or are interested in sponsorship — reach out. We’re building this with intention.

More soon.

Address

4350 Navarre Avenue
Oregon, OH
43616

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14196939999

Website

http://www.OregonOhio.com/

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