ACHIEVEMENTS
Mike Uckele, chief executive officer of Uckele Health & Nutrition, of Blissfield, Mich., has been named the 2011 Michigan Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Root Learning Inc., a Sylvania strategic consulting company, has been named the Business of the Year by the Association of Learning Providers. The award recognized the firm's commitment to workplace learning and performance.
The Toledo Small Business Development Center at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce has been named the winner of the 2011 U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation award for the state of Ohio and the SBA's Great Lakes region.
Business Achievements, with news of management promotions, corporate board appointments, and awards, runs each week. Send announcements by e-mail to business@theblade.com or by fax to 419-724-6147. Write "Business Achievements" in the message field.
TRANSITIONS
Supermarket chain Aldi Inc. has opened a new store at 3728 Navarre Ave. in Oregon, replacing one at 2676 Woodville Rd. in Northwood. The old location closed a month ago.
Business Transitions, which include business moves and openings, should be sent by e-mail to business@theblade.com or by fax to 419-724-6147. Write "Business Transitions" in the message field.
CONVENTIONS
Listings include organizations, headquarters and number of attendees expected as estimated by Destination Toledo:
■ Friday-Sunday -- Forty Frame Game Bowling Tournament, Ramada Inn Westgate, 150, regional.
■ Friday-Sunday -- Shammy Burt Annual Handicap Bowling Tournament, Holiday Inn Express Oregon, 400, regional.