Week of 5/11/15

Sutter stated, "We have grown tremendously in many ways under his watch. Ron has served as a mentor, while also leading by example in business and in the way he lives his personal life. He will continue to be an inspiration for me in my leadership role for GenoaBank."

Gladieux joined the Board in 1997. He has served as Chairman of the Board from 2013 to 2014. Under his twenty-years of leadership, the Bank has accomplished these milestones: grown to over 95 employees; grown from three branch locations to seven and grown from $88,635 million in assets to $289 million.

Keys to success
Dan Charna, founding partner of national food brand, Glory Foods, will talk about his keys to success at the monthly Northwest Ohio Ag-Business Breakfast Forum, Thursday, May 21, 8 – 9:30 a.m, hosted by the Center for Innovative Food Technology at the Agricultural Incubator Foundation.

Charna and his partners created a consumer packaged goods company focused on food targeted to the African-American community. Upon the successful sale and transition period of Glory Foods more than 24 years later, Charna wanted to share his experiences with students looking to enter the food industry. He accepted a position at Ohio Wesleyan University where he teaches management courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance.

Breakfast and informal networking will start at 8 a.m., with the program to follow. Cost is $10 per person.

The Agricultural Incubator Foundation is located at 13737 Middleton Pike (St. Rt. 582) in Bowling Green. Walk-ins are welcome, but guests are encouraged to reserve a seat in advance by contacting rsvp@ciftinnovation.org.

Young leaders sought
Sponsors of the 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Program are accepting nominations for the 20th anniversary year of the event that showcases young, dynamic leaders in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan who are under the age of 40. The nomination deadline is June 15.

The 20 Under 40 program focuses on individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or as volunteers in the community. It is intended that the program will further motivate young leaders in our area.

To submit a nomination, complete the electronic form on the 20 Under 40 website-- www.20under40toledo.com.

For the 20th consecutive year, Chrys Peterson, former WTOL news anchor, will serve as master of ceremonies. The recognition event will be held Tuesday, September 29 at The Valentine Theatre in Toledo.

At the clubs
The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the opportunity for businesses to sponsor a flower pot or hanging basket along Main Street.

The effort to help beautify the central business district for the summer months cost $50. For info call 419-855-7761, ext. 238

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Kevin Smith, M.D., chief medical officer of HealthLink ProMedica Memorial Hospital, will speak on “Legalization of Marijuana and How it Impacts Businesses” Wednesday, May 20th at Magruder Hospital. The Ottawa County Safety Council is sponsoring this networking/lunch event which runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RSVP before May 13 to Jessica Kowalski at 419-898-6242.

Gold stars
Gross Electric has been selected as a finalist for the sixth annual Showroom of the Year Awards. The awards, which honor top lighting retailers, are presented by Residential Lighting magazine and the Dallas Market Center, which hosts the Dallas International Lighting Market twice a year in January and June.

During the summer edition of the show, which runs June 24-27 one Showroom of the Year will be named in each of three dollar-volume categories (annual revenue under $2 million, revenue under $5 million, and $5 million and over) from a field of 10 finalists in that category. All finalists are also eligible for three specialty awards, including Outstanding Merchandising Display, Exceptional Community Involvement, and Social Media Star.

Once again, 50 percent of the scoring for the Social Media Star Award will be determined by “likes” posted to finalist profiles within the Showroom of the Year Social Media Star Event on Residential Lighting magazine’s Facebook page through May 18 (www.Facebook.com/ResidentialLighting). Official judges’ scores complete the remaining 50 percent of scoring for that category.

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