ACHIEVEMENTS

■ Eric Benington of Perrysburg has been hired as chief financial officer of Walbridge-based Rudolph Libbe Group. He was previously with Toledo-based Health Care REIT.

■ Charles M. Murray, a partner at the Murray & Murray law firm in Sandusky, has been named a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

■ Damschroder Roofing Inc. of Fremont was honored by Duro-Last Roofing Inc. with the Chairman Award, in recognition of outstanding achievement in quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and 2014 sales excellence.

Business Achievements, with news of management promotions, corporate board appointments, and awards, runs each week. Send announcements by email to business@theblade.com or by fax to 419-724-6147. Write “Business Achievements” in the message field.

TRANSITIONS

■ A new restaurant, Greg’s Grill, has opened at 3243 W. Sylvania Ave. in Toledo. Operated by Greg Hayes, the restaurant is open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. weekends. Phone: 419-214-0722. Website: gregsgrilltoledo.com

Business Transitions, which include business moves and openings, should be sent by email to business@theblade.com or by fax to 419-724-6147. Write “Business Transitions” in the message field.

CALENDAR

■ The Toledo Club Toastmasters will meet Friday at 7 a.m. on the fifth floor of the Toledo Club, 235 14th St., Toledo. Guests are free. Questions: Germano Bressan, 419-249-6309.

■ Christy Eckstein, executive director of the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, will talk about Ohio’s position among the top 10 U.S. wine producers at the Northwest Ohio Ag-Business Forum from 8-9:30 a.m. Apr. 16 at the Agricultural Incubator Foundation, 13737 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green. Cost: $10 (includes breakfast). Walk-ins are welcome, but guests are encouraged to reserve a seat by contacting rsvp@ciftinnovation.org.

■ The Ottawa County Safety Council’s annual CEO Breakfast Event & BWC Safety Council Awards will be Apr. 22 at Catawba Island. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Dr. David Kessler, medical director of CompManagement Health Systems, will discuss “Enhanced Injured Worker Care Model.” RSVP by Apr. 15 to Jessica Kowalski at 419-898-6242.

■ Mike Messmer, vice president/​general manager of NovaVision Inc., will be the featured speaker at the FOCUS on Business luncheon on Apr. 22 at Premier Banquet Facility. NovaVision has been on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private businesses in the United States for six straight years. The event is presented by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $25 for chamber members; $35 for nonmembers.

■ The Center for Innovative Food Technology will host a food-safety seminar from 3-7 p.m. Apr. 23 at the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen, 13737 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green. Food-safety expert Shari Plimpton is the featured speaker. Food-related business owners, entrepreneurs, and those who produce a product sold at markets or other retail establishments are urged to attend. $25, or two for $40. Visit ciftinnovation.org, call 419-535-6000, ext. 140, or email rsvp@ciftinnovation.org to register.

Notice of business meetings must be received by The Blade 10 days before the event. Send items by email to business@theblade.com or by fax to 419-724-6147. Write “Business Calendar” in the message field.

CONVENTIONS

Listings include organizations, headquarters and number of attendees expected as estimated by Destination Toledo:

■ Friday-Sunday: Weak Signals Radio Control Model Expo, Park Inn/​SeaGate Centre, 8,000, international.

■ Friday-Sunday: The Forty Frame Game Bowling Tournament, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 150, regional.

■ Friday-Sunday: Fraternal Order of Eagles Northwest Zone Conference, Courtyard/​Country Inn, 250, states.

■ Friday-Sunday: Great Lakes Regional Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 200, regional.

■ Friday-Sunday: Episcopal Church Women — Province V Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn, 75, regional.

First Published April 5, 2015, 12:50 p.m.