About the Foundation
The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in 2012 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 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 2024 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees:
Pete Karzynow
Agricultural Consultant: Defiance, Ohio
Larry L. Plummer (posthumously)
Farmer and Agricultural-Related Business: Defiance, Ohio
Donald Van Vlerah
Farmer and Veterinarian: Defiance, Ohio