More than 30 Regional Companies Recognized For Outstanding Achievements
2016 was an amazing year for business in the Toledo Region. From global recognition in the solar industry, to multiple mentions in national publications, our members have done great things in 2016. Here are a few of our favorite highlights:
Pictured: Mike Messmer, NovaVision and Wendy Gramza, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. NovaVision was selected by the US Chamber of Commerce as a DREAM Big Blue Ribbon Winner
- NovaVision, a 20 year member of the Chamber, was selected by the US Chamber of Commerce as a DREAM Big Blue Ribbon Winner and honored in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Read More
- Imgination Station Toledo was named a finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service Award. Read More
- First Solar was awarded the E3 gold award from the Ohio EPA in recognition of their environmental stewardship. Read More
- Welltower, Inc. ranked 2nd on the USA Today list of 13 Fast Growing Companies. Read More
- Phoenix Technologies International, leading producer of recycled polyethylene terephthalate, was named the Wood County Economic Development Corporate Citizen of the Year. Read More
- Marathon Petroleum, Owens Corning and Cooper Tire were named to the Forbes 500 Best Employers List for their commitment to employees and company culture. Read More
- Ohio Secretary of State John Husted featured many of our members in Business Profiles, including Tony Packo’s, Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD, Clark Schaefer Hackett, and Kuhlman Corporation.
- Louisville Title celebrated 70 years in business. Read More
- University of Toledo was chosen as one of America’s Outstanding Navy Reserve Employers. Read More
- Bowling Green State University was named in the top 20% on the "Best for Vets: Colleges 2016" list released by the Military Times. Read More
- Black Cloister Brewing Company was recognized as a gold medal winner for their “Helles Angel” brew at the Best of Craft Beer Awards in Portland Oregon. Read More
- Toledo School for the Arts student Maya Ramirez won the first season of Project Runway: Junior. Read More
- The National Payment Corporation won the BBB 2016 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The award recognizes NPC for its strong commitment to integrity, customer service and
community involvement. Read More - Toledo School for the Arts was named the Best Charter High School in the state. Read More
- The Andersons, Inc. celebrated 20 years as a public company by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell. View
- The Huntington Center received a nomination for ACM Venue of the Year. Read More
- Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD, the largest locally owned public accounting firm in NW Ohio, celebrated their 20th anniversary. Read More
- The Toledo Zoo’s Alex Goetz and Justin Grubb won the NatGeo Wild to Inspire Film Competition. Read More
- Rehmann, a fully integrated financial services firm, was named to the accounting MOVE Project’s Top 10 Best CPA firms for women list for the fourth consecutive year. Read More
- Owens Corning was named a Best Place to Work in IT by Computerworld. Read More
- Findley Wise Wealth Management had two advisors named to the Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in the U.S. list. Read More
- SSOE Group was named a “Great Workplace” by Great Place to Work ®. Read More
- Dana Holding Corporation announced plans to invest approximately $70 million in our local economy and bring 300 jobs to the region. Read More
- Politico magazine interviewed Toth Industries, Yarder Manufacturing, Frazier Machine, and Quality Tool to explore why the Toledo Region is experiencing a strong manufacturing rebound over other areas of the US. Read More
- Whitacre Logistics, The Douglas Company and Bolt Express were all named to the 2016 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America. Read More
- The Toledo Walleye received the first ECHL Social Media Award. Read More
- Jones & Henry Engineers celebrated their 90th anniversary in 2016. The professional design firm boasts of being one of NW Ohio’s most enduring engineering firms. Read More
- The “Espresso 419” from Maddie and Bella Coffee Roasters brought home a bronze medal from the Golden Bean North America Competition. Read More
- The ProMedica Toledo Hospital was named a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital by Truven Health Analytics, an IBM ® Company. Read More
- Hart, Inc. won a national ADDY for the ProMedica Urgent Care “We Treat You Well” Campaign. Read More
- Mercy Health announced that they will invest $34 million to create a new emergency center and expand surgical services. Read More
- GEM Inc. a member of the Rudolph Libbe Group, was named the Specialty Contractor of the Year by Engineering News-Record. Read More
- Penta Career Center students earned Top 10 Awards at the Business Professionals of America State Competition in Columbus. Read More
- Yark Subaru was named the best dealership to work for in 2016 by Automotive News. Read More
- Black and White Transportation was honored as the 2016 Paratransit and Contracting Operator of the Year. Read More
- Gross Electric received national recognition from the IMARK Group for outstanding performance in 2015-2016. Read More
- The University of Toledo and the Bowling Green State University business programs were ranked in the top 100 undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg. Read More
- Toledo Zoo’s “Lights Before Christmas” was named the top display by USA Today 10Best. Read More
- The Toledo Lucas County Public Library was named the Passport Acceptance Facility of the Year by the National Awards for Passport Acceptance Facilities and Agents. Read More
- Dave’s Performance Footgear was named to the 50 Best Running Stores in America list by Competitor Running Magazine. Read More
- Ohio Magazine readers voted the Toledo Museum of Art "Best in the State." Read More
 | Emily Dammeyer is the Communications Manager at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has a background in public relations and community outreach. |
Please contact Emily Dammeyer, Communications Manager, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, to submit a story for our blog.
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