defiance area chamber of commerce foundation, Inc.
The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in 2013 by the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation was created for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reverse Raffle serves as the largest fundraiser for the Foundation. The funds that are raised from this event help to administer various programs within the foundation including but not limited to: support of economic development, scholarships, support of Awards for the Defiance County Fair, and support of awards for the Defiance County Agricultural Hall of Fame.
The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. is a proud supporter of:
Defiance County Economic Development
Defiance County Economic Development
Defiance County Agricultural Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Defiance County Agriculture Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding contributions by an individual to agriculture.
Congratulations to our 2019 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees:
James F. Joost
Farmer & Ag Business: Defiance County
Ted T. Pohlmann
Farmer: Defiance County
Milo A. Crockett
Farmer: Defiance
Congratulations to our 2019 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees:
James F. Joost
Farmer & Ag Business: Defiance County
Ted T. Pohlmann
Farmer: Defiance County
Milo A. Crockett
Farmer: Defiance
Scholarship application
The scholarship fund was established by the trustees of the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. who realize the importance of higher education. This non-renewable scholarship will be awarded annually to be used for post-secondary education to the scholarship winner who will be attending an accredited educational institution. There could be up to two $1,000 scholarships awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year, at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. The scholarship will be payable directly to the college or university of the student’s choice.
Eligible applicants include all chamber members in good standing, member’s employees, employee’s spouse, and employee’s dependents who are accepted at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree, certification, or license.
Eligible applicants include all chamber members in good standing, member’s employees, employee’s spouse, and employee’s dependents who are accepted at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree, certification, or license.
