Industry and Labor
Estimated Labor Force in Mercer County:
- Total Labor Force, 24,200
- Employment, 23,200
- Total Unemployment 3.8% (2007)
Estimated Labor Force in Mercer/Van Wert Counties:
- Total Labor Force, 39,700
- Employment, 38,100
- Total Unemployment 4.0%
Local Employers w/number of Employees
- The Laurels of Shane Hill & Maplewood of Shane’s Village 100
- The Fremont Company 58
- TuWay American Group 65
- Mercer LandMark 17
Small Businesses
The Village of Rockford has over 52 small businesses which employ one to twenty plus full and part time individuals who contribute greatly to the economy of Rockford.
In September of 2007, Mercer Landmark began operation of their new soybean extrusion plant.
Mercer Landmark soybean extrusion plant Mercer Soy
