Huron County Growth Partnership Celebrates Growth and Awardees
Monroeville, OH – Huron County Growth Partnership will once again host its annual awards and networking event on October 7th, 2026, from 5pm – 7pm at the Village Barn in Monroeville, Ohio. This year’s event will feature remarks from Huron County Growth Partnership, Team NEO CEO, Matt Dolan, and feature three awardees (read more below).
This event is open to those who want to celebrate the growth in Huron County for both businesses and the County’s communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, hear live music from The Locals, and gain insights into Huron County Growth Partnership’s vision for 2027.
This event would not be possible without the support and partnership of local businesses. The 2026 Presenting Sponsors are Donald M. Graham & Associates, an independent financial firm with Norwalk & Willard offices, and Janotta & Herner, a long-standing Design-Build firm from Monroeville servicing projects across Ohio. 2026 Sponsors also include; Extol of Ohio, Team NEO, Payne Nickles & Company, Flickinger Insurance, Norwalk Concrete Industries, and First National Bank.
2026 Award Winners
Don Graham, of Donald M. Graham & Associates, is being honored with the Pushing the Envelope award based on his contributions to economic development in Willard and Huron County throughout the years. Involved in securing important projects and employers in Willard, like Sutton Bank and Star of the West Milling, as well as overall support for Willard’s growth and downtown revitalization efforts.
This year’s Business Achievement Award is being presented to Extol of Ohio Inc., for their 2026 investment in their Norwalk facility. The $6 million expansion will add a 67,500 square-foot building to the company’s current facility and add 35 new jobs, allowing for continued growth for the stable manufacturing company.
Receiving the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is The Coffee House of Plymouth, co-owned by Bruce Tanner and Katie Snook. Located on Sandusky Street in Plymouth, Ohio, The Coffee House serves as more than just a place to grab a daytime drink – it’s quickly become a community hub for locals and travelers. Acquiring the property from the Huron County Land Bank in 2020, Bruce and Katie began renovations on the dilapidated home and worked alongside the Village of Plymouth to open it as an operational coffee house in 2025.
Event details can be found by visiting Huron County Growth Partnership’s website at huroncountyohio.com, or clicking this link.
About Huron County Growth Partnership
The Huron County Growth Partnership is a non-profit, public-private partnership that facilitates business and community growth through economic development and chamber of commerce activities and services. The Growth Partnership aims to grow the community and economy, support businesses, secure resources for and make a name for Huron County. If you are interested in expanding your existing business into or starting a new business venture in Huron County, please visit the website at www.huroncountyohio.com.