Business Notebook: 05-01

5/1/2011
BLADE STAFF

ACHIEVEMENTS

R. Rand Tucker has been promoted to vice president and general counsel of La-Z-Boy Inc., Monroe.

Carol Savage, senior vice president of Signature Bank, and Matthew Kripke, vice president and general manager of Kripke Enterprises Inc., have been appointed to the board of Signature Bancorp Inc. and Signature Bank.

Stephen Krull has been named executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Con-Way Inc., Ann Arbor.

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.

CALENDAR

Employers required to complete two hours of safety training from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation can attend a Safety Group Rating Training program at 1 p.m. Thursday in the first floor conference center of Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. The program is sponsored by the Ohio Chamber Alliance Inc. and Benefit Management Services of Ohio Inc. Cost: $25 a person. Registration via: bmsoinc.com.

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

TRANSITIONS

Recliners and More Comfort Center has opened a La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio in its store at 4419 Woodville Rd., Northwood.

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.