​Hafner Florist is celebrating 25 years of business in the Toledo Region. Opened by Dan and Beth Hafner in 1992, the local flower shop boasts a team of top tier talent. The company has been a member of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce all 25 years of their existence.
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Entrepreneurship duo Beth and Dan originally met working at Ken’s flowers and in 1992 decided that they were ready to start their own shop. With the help from family and friends, their vision became reality and they opened their first location on Harroun Road.  Over the years the flower shop has also had a presence on Airport Highway and recently consolidated into one shop on Main Street in Sylvania.

​By: Jennifer Larrow, Corporate Sales Manager at Dave and Buster's Toledo

​Established in October of 2016, the Toledo Dave & Buster's store has been a hit in the city. At 34,000 square feet, the Toledo store is a state-of-the-art mid to large D&B marvel. It has sweeping sightlines, and large graphic murals of city historical and natural sites including the Schoonmaker ship which shipped massive quantities of ore between Great Lake destinations in both WWI and WWII and the Veteran’s Glass City Skyway Bridge on I-280. Much of the glassware we use here at D&B heralds from this city today, an example of which is our 22 oz beer glasses. Our Sports Lounge dining area features the names of local sports teams on the walls such as Mud Hens, Walleye, Browns and Lions! 

​What happens when more than 20 local firms come together on a project over the course of three years? “Pride,” says Robin Whitney, senior vice president of real estate and construction at ProMedica. “It leads to a great thing.” Whitney started with ProMedica in May of 2014 with her first primary project being the revitalization of the historic Water Street Station. Water Street Station was originally built in 1896 to support the electricity needs due to the invention of Thomas Edison’s light bulb and it is now continuing to fulfill the mission of supporting innovation and creativity through housing ProMedica’s headquarters. “We have deep respect for the rich legacy of the Steam Plant and its vital location along the Maumee River at the mouth of Swan Creek. We’re glad to preserve this piece of history and share it with the community,” says Randy Oostra, president and CEO of ProMedica.

​A new Lott! For more than 60 years Lott Industries has been a vital community partner and resource to businesses in the Toledo region while offering employment to adults with developmental disabilities. Currently undergoing a powerful transformation, Lott is expanding services and programming to assist more people with disabilities and barriers to employment. Broadening habilitation and employment services to provide a more comprehensive approach that assist individuals to reach their full potential, the new mission of Lott has a fresh, integrated approach.  What does this look like? Tim Menke, CEO of Lott, explains, “Our new mission is to empower people with barriers to employment, transform businesses, and enhance our community. With our new mission in mind, we are excited to expand services and our network of partners in the Toledo business community and surrounding region.” Lott has helped countless businesses reach their goals by filling their workforce and production needs, while also removing barriers to employment for thousands of adults with developmental disabilities.

​In 2007, Becky Ohm and her husband opened the doors of the Flying Joe, originally known as the Flying Bean, in Levis Commons. Both former fighter pilots, they knew they wanted the look and feel of the shop to reflect their personalities and also be a place where people could "meet their neighbors." Having been in the air force for years, the two were looking for a place to call home.

​Fowl & Fodder isn’t your average restaurant, and that’s because they aren’t using average ingredients. What makes them different? Produce grown with organic practices, grass-fed beef, pastured livestock, farm fresh eggs, artisan cheese and in-house baked bread all sourced from local farms right here in Northwest Ohio.
 
Fowl & Fodder features a scratch made, seasonal menu along with a cold-pressed, organic juice bar. They strive to deliver farm to table service utilizing the best ingredients Ohio has to offer. Their fast casual concept makes healthy, gourmet fare easily accessible to everyone in the Toledo area.

​Join EPIC Toledo for the premier leadership and professional development conference in the region. November 9, 2017 world renowned speakers and innovative local business leaders will be sharing their experiences with emerging talent in the Toledo Region. Don't miss featured keynotes, Barb Roose, Michael R. Wilcox and Joe De Sena. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to experience Joe De Sena's message hands-on November 8th at the Huntington Center where he will be leading a community wide workout!

Barb Roose
Speaker, Author, Life Coach​​

Barb Roose is a speaker, author and life coach from the Toledo area. As a speaker she equips and motivates audiences to elevate their personal leadership abilities at company gatherings, training meetings for personal coaching sessions.

​Join EPIC Toledo for the premier leadership and professional development conference in the region. November 9, 2017 world renowned speakers and innovative local business leaders will be sharing their experiences with emerging talent in the Toledo Region. Don't miss featured keynotes, Barb Roose, Michael R. Wilcox and Joe De Sena. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to experience Joe De Sena's message hands-on November 8th at the Huntington Center where he will be leading a community wide workout!

​MICHAEL R. WILCOX
Chairman and CEO
Wilcox Financial and Wilcox Sports Management
 
Michael R. Wilcox, founder of Wilcox Financial and Wilcox Sports Management, is a rare breed among financial advisors. Knowledgeable and trustworthy, personable and passionate, Mr. Wilcox provides high-level specialized financial advice for his diversified clientele. Wilcox Financial is a diversified financial services and consulting company with a long tradition of excellence and growth.

​Join EPIC Toledo for the premier leadership and professional development conference in the region. November 9, 2017 world renowned speakers and innovative local business leaders will be sharing their experiences with emerging talent in the Toledo Region. Don't miss featured keynotes, Barb Roose, Michael R. Wilcox and Joe De Sena. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to experience Joe De Sena's message hands-on November 8th at the Huntington Center where he will be leading a community wide workout!

Matt Bell
President & Co-Founder | Team Recovery
C.O.O. & Co-Founder | Midwest Detox & Recovery Center

​Matt Bell is 30 year old Toledo native who graduated from St. Francis de Sales in 2005 and earned an academic/athletic scholarship to the University of Toledo, where he played baseball. After an injury he became addicted to the pain killers that were prescribed to him, and one thing lead to another, ending in a 9 year bout with heroin. Jails, arrests, and overdoses became his reality, although they were never anything he foresaw or dreamt of doing. 

​Join EPIC Toledo for the premier leadership and professional development conference in the region. November 9, 2017 world renowned speakers and innovative local business leaders will be sharing their experiences with emerging talent in the Toledo Region. Don't miss featured keynotes, Barb Roose, Michael R. Wilcox and Joe De Sena. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to experience Joe De Sena's message hands-on November 8th at the Huntington Center where he will be leading a community wide workout!

Marv Fox Jr.
Program Development & Inspirational Speaker
University of Michigan William M. Trotter Multicultural Center

​Marv believes everyone has a Purpose. Purpose is a combination of Genius-Level Talent and Passion. Genius Level talent is a natural ability, capable of being converted into a Genius Level Skill. Genius Level Talent provides a vast capacity of knowledge and instincts relative to other areas of skill and intellect. Passion is the one thing you would do for the rest of your life to benefit all of humanity regardless of compensation. Together, Genius-level Talent and Passion creates Purpose; which provides us with an internal success mechanism designed to improve the world we live in as well as the people who live in it.