Business Notebook: 10-23

10/23/2011

CALENDAR

Tech Connect, a quarterly networking event for entrepreneurs and tech-based companies, will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Nitschke Commercialization Center on the campus of the University of Toledo. The event is hosted by Rocket Ventures, which provides early-stage venture capital for start-up companies in northwest Ohio. Cost: free. Registration not required.

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:

■ Wednesday-Friday -- Ohio Library Council, Park Inn/SeaGate Convention Centre, 500, state.

■ Wednesday-Friday -- Services to Adult Care Homes, Holiday Inn French Quarter, 120, regional.

■ Friday-Sunday -- Grand Lodge of Royal and Accepted Masons, Holiday Inn French Quarter, 350, regional.

■ Saturday-Sunday -- Junior Tournament Bowlers Association-Adult-Youth Championship, Hilton Toledo, 450, regional.