Life in Hicksville
The Hicksville community offers a great deal of what America is all about—hard working, friendly people
who are concerned about each other and the community. Your employees will thank you for locating your
business in Hicksville, Ohio. They’ll appreciate our excellent school system, state of the art hospital, thriving
downtown, strong civic organizations, and quality parks and recreation opportunities.
Top-rated School System
Hicksville Village Schools are
ranked Excellent With Distinction,
the highest rating possible from
the State of Ohio. The one-to-one
laptop program in grades 7-12
provides each student with a Mac
book.
State of the Art Hospital
Community Memorial Hospital
offers inpatient and outpatient
services, 24-hour emergency
care, obstetrics, surgical services,
comprehensive rehabilitation and
wellness programs, and the region’s
only open high-field Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Arts and Entertainment
The recently restored Huber
Opera House serves as a center for
the performing arts in Hicksville. Local
musicians, thespians, students, and
professional performers grace the
Huber stage throughout the year.
Retail and Service
Our thriving downtown and local
business district is home to three
financial institutions, two automobile
dealerships, two real estate firms, a pharmacy, a
grocery, and a variety of restaurants and
other retail establishments.
Civic Organizations
Hicksville is home to Rotary Club,
Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis, American
Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Hicksville Historical Society, Hicksville
Community Service Center, Chamber
of Commerce, The Alley Youth Center,
Knights of Columbus, and many
other organizations that support our
community.
Parks and Recreation
The village park is home to the high school
athletic facilities including the football
stadium, track, and baseball and
softball fields. Our strong recreation
program benefits from additional ball
fields and soccer fields. The Defiance
County Fairgrounds is located in the
southeast corner of the village. A golf course is
located at the northwest edge of town.
This brochure was developed by the Hicksville
Business & Industry Committee, Village of
Hicksville, Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, and
Defiance County Economic Development. All four
organizations are committed to serving the needs
of current and future businesses in Hicksville.
The village of Hicksville, Ohio, is
located at the intersection of State
Routes 2, 49, and 18 in western
Defiance County. Hicksville features
an established industrial base,
vibrant downtown, a state of the art
hospital, and a new PreK-12 school
building. Hicksville is located 10
miles from SR-24, 15 miles from I-69,
50 miles from I-75, and 25 miles from
the Ohio Turnpike. The village is also just
64 miles from the CSX/National Gateway
Northwest Ohio Terminal, the cornerstone
of a new double-stack intermodal freight rail
corridor between East Coast sea ports and the Midwest.
Hicksville is centrally located between markets in Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, and Chicago. Our
location at the heart of the Midwest provides access within 500 miles
to nearly half of the North American industrial base.
The Hicksville community offers a great deal of what America is
all about—hard working, friendly people who are concerned about
each other and the community. Hicksville is home to an array of
established businesses and civic organizations. The community is
served by a dedicated workforce that draws from nearby population
centers.
Hicksville is a business-friendly community and is ready to welcome
new manufacturing, advanced materials, distribution, and food
processing firms.
Hicksville, Ohio
Population within 5 miles
7,060
Population within 15 miles
78,583
Population within 30 miles
514,867
Distance from Major Cities
Fort Wayne
20 miles
Toledo
70 miles
Dayton
132 miles
Detroit
134 miles
Indianapolis
153 miles
Columbus
157 miles
Cleveland
180 miles
Chicago
181 miles
Cincinnati
187 miles
Major Employers
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Community Memorial Hospital
Hicksville Village Schools
Nemco Foods
Jim Schmidt Family of Dealerships
The Wholesale House
A & P Tool
Slattery Oil Company, Inc.
The Hicksville Bank
Educational Institutions
Defiance College
Northwest State Community College
Indiana University Purdue University
Fort Wayne (IPFW)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ivy Tech Community College
University of St. Francis
Four County Career Center
Hicksville
Industrial
Park
Incentive Options
Hicksville Job Creation Tax Credit
Program
The Hicksville Industrial Park,
located at 600 Industrial Drive, totals
80 acres with 45 acres available for
purchase. Water and sewer lines are
in place and buildings and sites are
available. Owned by the village, free
land is available to businesses who
locate here. The industrial park is 10
miles from SR-24 and less than 15
miles from I-69.
The program grants tax credits against local income
taxes to companies that create at least $200,000 in new
annual payroll or provide at least 10 new qualifying jobs.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Provides up to 100 percent real property tax abatements
for qualifying projects.
Tax Increment Financing
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For more information on the
Hicksville community, contact:
Hicksville is named after
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owner of the Hicks Land
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agents, Hicks purchased,
parceled, and sold thousands
of acres of land in Northwest
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[email protected]
www.villageofhicksville.com
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Establish your business in
Hicksville and people will
always remember where you
are located. While many
often chuckle at the name
of our town, it usually only
takes one visit for people
to realize what a gem this
community is.
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Defiance County Economic Development
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[email protected]
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Businesses that bring 20 or more new full-time jobs to
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Hicksville Industrial Park. Hicksville’s free land program
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attracting and supporting new businesses.
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Village of Hicksville Free Land For
Jobs Program
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Low cost loans to facilitate industrial or distribution
projects.
Defiance County Economic Development has
launched a new site database known as FastGIS.
Associated with Area Development magazine, the
database can be accessed at
www.defecon.com. FastGIS
allows individuals to create
custom demographic reports
about specific sites in places like
Hicksville. The system also allows site consultants
and business leaders to obtain street level views
of local highways, buildings and industrial sites in
Hicksville and other communities.
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Revolving Loan Program
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Permit payments in lieu of real property taxes to finance
public infrastructure improvements.
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Hicksville
Industrial
Park
Incentive Options
Hicksville Job Creation Tax Credit
Program
The Hicksville Industrial Park,
located at 600 Industrial Drive, totals
80 acres with 45 acres available for
purchase. Water and sewer lines are
in place and buildings and sites are
available. Owned by the village, free
land is available to businesses who
locate here. The industrial park is 10
miles from SR-24 and less than 15
miles from I-69.
The program grants tax credits against local income
taxes to companies that create at least $200,000 in new
annual payroll or provide at least 10 new qualifying jobs.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Provides up to 100 percent real property tax abatements
for qualifying projects.
Tax Increment Financing
EM
H
HICKSVILLEEDGERTON RD
MAPLE LANE DR
D
R
2
EW
RAKESTRAW ST
CROOK
ST
ALAN
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HATTERY
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HORTON ST
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1/2 mile
Scale: 1"=1,600'
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Chamber of Commerce
419-542-7173
[email protected]
www.hicksvillechamber.org
EN
AV
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HI
W
ELM ST
N
For more information on the
Hicksville community, contact:
Hicksville is named after
Henry W. Hicks, a savvy
New York businessman and
owner of the Hicks Land
Company. Through his
agents, Hicks purchased,
parceled, and sold thousands
of acres of land in Northwest
Ohio.
JARWELL LN
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Village of Hicksville
419-542-6161
[email protected]
www.villageofhicksville.com
UT
INDUSTRIAL DR
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Establish your business in
Hicksville and people will
always remember where you
are located. While many
often chuckle at the name
of our town, it usually only
takes one visit for people
to realize what a gem this
community is.
18
R
Unforgettable
What’s in a name
Defiance County Economic Development
419-784-5441
[email protected]
www.defecon.com
D
D
A local nonprofit organization offering low or no interest
loans to local businesses.
For more information on Incentive
Options, contact:
ER
N
Hicksville Development Corporation
AV
GORDON
CREEK DR
BU
Businesses that bring 20 or more new full-time jobs to
our community are eligible to receive free land in the
Hicksville Industrial Park. Hicksville’s free land program
is a demonstration of the community’s commitment to
attracting and supporting new businesses.
H
DR
Village of Hicksville Free Land For
Jobs Program
#1105
DENAN
Low cost loans to facilitate industrial or distribution
projects.
Defiance County Economic Development has
launched a new site database known as FastGIS.
Associated with Area Development magazine, the
database can be accessed at
www.defecon.com. FastGIS
allows individuals to create
custom demographic reports
about specific sites in places like
Hicksville. The system also allows site consultants
and business leaders to obtain street level views
of local highways, buildings and industrial sites in
Hicksville and other communities.
49
109
#106
Revolving Loan Program
Fast GIS
DORHN
Permit payments in lieu of real property taxes to finance
public infrastructure improvements.
39
FOUNTAIN
STREET
RD
Life in Hicksville
The Hicksville community offers a great deal of what America is all about—hard working, friendly people
who are concerned about each other and the community. Your employees will thank you for locating your
business in Hicksville, Ohio. They’ll appreciate our excellent school system, state of the art hospital, thriving
downtown, strong civic organizations, and quality parks and recreation opportunities.
Top-rated School System
Hicksville Village Schools are
ranked Excellent With Distinction,
the highest rating possible from
the State of Ohio. The one-to-one
laptop program in grades 7-12
provides each student with a Mac
book.
State of the Art Hospital
Community Memorial Hospital
offers inpatient and outpatient
services, 24-hour emergency
care, obstetrics, surgical services,
comprehensive rehabilitation and
wellness programs, and the region’s
only open high-field Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Arts and Entertainment
The recently restored Huber
Opera House serves as a center for
the performing arts in Hicksville. Local
musicians, thespians, students, and
professional performers grace the
Huber stage throughout the year.
Retail and Service
Our thriving downtown and local
business district is home to three
financial institutions, two automobile
dealerships, two real estate firms, a pharmacy, a
grocery, and a variety of restaurants and
other retail establishments.
Civic Organizations
Hicksville is home to Rotary Club,
Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis, American
Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Hicksville Historical Society, Hicksville
Community Service Center, Chamber
of Commerce, The Alley Youth Center,
Knights of Columbus, and many
other organizations that support our
community.
Parks and Recreation
The village park is home to the high school
athletic facilities including the football
stadium, track, and baseball and
softball fields. Our strong recreation
program benefits from additional ball
fields and soccer fields. The Defiance
County Fairgrounds is located in the
southeast corner of the village. A golf course is
located at the northwest edge of town.
This brochure was developed by the Hicksville
Business & Industry Committee, Village of
Hicksville, Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, and
Defiance County Economic Development. All four
organizations are committed to serving the needs
of current and future businesses in Hicksville.
The village of Hicksville, Ohio, is
located at the intersection of State
Routes 2, 49, and 18 in western
Defiance County. Hicksville features
an established industrial base,
vibrant downtown, a state of the art
hospital, and a new PreK-12 school
building. Hicksville is located 10
miles from SR-24, 15 miles from I-69,
50 miles from I-75, and 25 miles from
the Ohio Turnpike. The village is also just
64 miles from the CSX/National Gateway
Northwest Ohio Terminal, the cornerstone
of a new double-stack intermodal freight rail
corridor between East Coast sea ports and the Midwest.
Hicksville is centrally located between markets in Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, and Chicago. Our
location at the heart of the Midwest provides access within 500 miles
to nearly half of the North American industrial base.
The Hicksville community offers a great deal of what America is
all about—hard working, friendly people who are concerned about
each other and the community. Hicksville is home to an array of
established businesses and civic organizations. The community is
served by a dedicated workforce that draws from nearby population
centers.
Hicksville is a business-friendly community and is ready to welcome
new manufacturing, advanced materials, distribution, and food
processing firms.
Hicksville, Ohio
Population within 5 miles
7,060
Population within 15 miles
78,583
Population within 30 miles
514,867
Distance from Major Cities
Fort Wayne
20 miles
Toledo
70 miles
Dayton
132 miles
Detroit
134 miles
Indianapolis
153 miles
Columbus
157 miles
Cleveland
180 miles
Chicago
181 miles
Cincinnati
187 miles
Major Employers
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Community Memorial Hospital
Hicksville Village Schools
Nemco Foods
Jim Schmidt Family of Dealerships
The Wholesale House
A & P Tool
Slattery Oil Company, Inc.
The Hicksville Bank
Educational Institutions
Defiance College
Northwest State Community College
Indiana University Purdue University
Fort Wayne (IPFW)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ivy Tech Community College
University of St. Francis
Four County Career Center