On this episode of Paulding County Business Weekly, we discuss the business side of the Paulding County Sheriff’s office with Sheriff Jason Landers.  We cover a little of the history of the jail. We also get a better understanding of how funding the jail and bringing it back to Paulding County continues to promote economic growth to our county economy.

On this episode of Paulding County Business Weekly, we meet Jason Williamson with Williamson Crop Insurance.  Jason helps us all understand how you can be from Paulding County, go to off college and see what it is like out in the world, and find out it’s not all that bad right here at home. In addition, we learn how the business started, grew and how they help local and regional farmers in the area today.

This week on Paulding County Business Weekly is business owner Tim Brown. He is with PCED Investment Member Brown Made Media.  Tim is bringing national class videography options to Paulding County.  Learn how his incredible work takes him around the United States and has very large name businesses bringing work to him right here at home.

On this episode PCBW brings you a discussion about Paulding County’s oldest manufacturing business, Baughman Tile. Listen to Vice President and Director of Sales Eric Baughman and Production Manager Doug Etzler to learn how the business has survived 5 generations by treating the workforce as family. They also discuss the adjustments that have been made to remain competitive in today’s business climate.

Were you aware that Paulding County has an asphalt plant?  Well, there is no better time to learn about the Gerken Companies. Listen to Workforce Development / Marketing Coordinator Alan Bostelman as he explains how the Gerken Companies manage not one, but two facilities in the county.

Our next guest on Paulding County Business Weekly is Jace Crossland. Jace is the ISO Rep/Safety Manager with Roberts Manufacturing, one of Paulding County’s best kept manufacturing secrets. Listen in and learn about this dynamic Oakwood business and how their work plays into the regional and national economy.

This week on Paulding County Business Weekly is Lippert Components Plant #112, formerly Taylor Made Products Company located in Payne. Hear what Plant Manager Brian Lichty and HR Specialist Beth O’Brien are saying about facility upgrades, ingenuity, employment opportunities, and how being a part of the team at the Payne facility is more than just a job.

On this episode of PCBW is Spartech Plant Manager, Ed Salinas.  Listen in on how a Paulding County resident was able to graduate from Paulding High School and make a life sustaining wage in Paulding County. You will also learn what Spartech produces, and what industries and large tier one customers they support.

Our guests on this episode of Paulding County Business Weekly are Jodi Heath, Director of Business Development and Ross Grantham, Chief Operating Officer for Pioneer Lines.  Pioneer is the company that owns the railroad that cuts across Pauling County from Woodburn, IN to Napoleon, OH. Listen in on how the railroad is shaping up with new ownership and investment and how it will impact the Paulding County economy.

On this episode of Paulding County Business Weekly is Community Outreach Officer Brad Harsha and Small Business Banker Stacy Bartz-Youtsey with First Financial Bank. Learn how this new community outreach position is helping implement financial programs and answering questions in Paulding County and around the area and how First Financial Bank fits in with Paulding County business.