Business Notebook: 09-19

9/18/2010

ACHIEVEMENTS

The Toledo chapter of Financial Executives International has elected officers for 2010-2011. They are Bill Pridgeon of the Hylant Group, president, Michael Harding of Jones-Hamilton Co., vice president membership, Brent Rosebrook of Pro-Tec Coating Co., vice president programs, Jon Strole of the Hylant Group, treasurer, and Charles Beyer of Stapleton Insurance, secretary.

Dave White Chevrolet in Sylvania has received the Mark of Excellence 2009 Dealer Recognition Award from General Motors Co. for sales performance and customer satisfaction.

Micah Glenn has been named vice president, alternative lending specialist for Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio).

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

The Toledo Chamber of Commerce is to be host to a free seminar on Small Business Administration loans at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chamber's office at 300 Madison Ave. downtown, suite 200. Cost: free. Registration at 419-243-8191 or www.toledochamber.com.

EPIC Toledo is to present EPIC Rocks Fashion, a multimedia fashion event featuring local fashion, music, and styling at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Aire Inc. hanger at Toledo Express Airport. Cost: $15. Registration at www.toledochamber.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.

CONVENTIONS

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

• Monday-Sunday — Bostwick-Braun Co., Park Inn Toledo, regional, 1,000.

• Friday-Sunday — Black Swamp Inter-Tribal Foundation, Country Inn & Suites, Rossford, regional, 500.