Business Notebook: 02-12

ACHIEVEMENTS

Bob Khosropur has been named senior vice president of operations at Mariposa Insurance Services of Whitehouse, an independent adjusting firm that manages claims for other insurance companies. Mr. Khosropur had been chief claims officer for Narragansett Bay Insurance, of Pawtucket, R.I.

The Image Group of Toledo has received a Gold Image Award in the printed products category from the Promotional Products Association International. Image Group won the award during the association's annual expo last month in Las Vegas, for a catalog it produced for the PeerNet Group Inc.

David P. Trucano has resigned from the board of directors of Dana Holding Corp. He will be replaced by Brandt McKee.

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.

CALENDAR

Clarence Hertzfeld, director of global quality at First Solar Inc., will speak on "Quality at First Solar," Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Mancy's Italian, 5453 Monroe St., sponsored by APICS, the Association for Operations Management, and ASQ. Cost: $25, includes dinner. Reservations: programs@apicstoledo.org.

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce will hold a legislative update featuring Rep. Bob Latta at 8 a.m. Feb. 24 in the Bachman-Keil meeting room of the Wood County Hospital. Cost: Free. RSVP: 419-353-7945 or to sandykerr@bgchamber.net.

The Center for Innovative Food Technology will host a day-long MarketReady training program starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 23 at its office, 5555 Airport Hwy, Suite 100. The daylong workshop is designed for food producers looking to sell through different marketing channels to grocers, restaurants, consumers, and other buyers. Cost: $75 for first person, $25 for additional person from same business; includes materials, lunch. Reservations: 419-535-6000 or rsvp@ciftinnovation.org.

Anthony Wayne Business Expo, presented by Waterville and Whitehouse chambers of commerce, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Anthony Wayne High School auxiliary gym. Deadline for businesses and other organizations to register is Feb. 13. Cost: $30 for chamber members, $100 for others, includes advertising and a table. Contact: Waterville Chamber 419-878-5188 or Whitehouse Chamber 419-877-2747.

Educational meeting for soybean farmers on nutrient and fertility issues, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Olivia's Chop House, 205 East Chicago St., Jonesville, Mich, sponsored by Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee. Cost: Free. Register: Email birkey@msu.edu or call 734-240-3182 or 734-240-3172 or 734-260-3442 by Feb. 17.

Accountant Charlie Chambers will present a "Cash Flow" seminar for small-business owners Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and Northwest Ohio Small Business Development Center. Location: Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. Registration: 419-259-5340 or 419-259-5209.

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:

Feb. 17-19: Ohio State USBC Bowling Association men's tournament, Holiday Inn French Quarter, 500, regional.

Feb. 17-19: Ohio Inner City Bowling Association, various properties, 500, state.

Feb. 17-19: League of Ohio Sportsmen, Holiday Inn French Quarter, 120, state.

Feb. 17-19: University of Toledo BASHCon, Park Inn by Radisson, Ramada; 350, regional.

Feb. 17-19: U.S. Tennis Association midwest section tournament, Hampton Inn Maumee, 150, regional.

TRANSITIONS

Lai Lai Asian Mart, which carries a large selection of Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, Japanese, and Southeast Asian food products, has opened at 3205 W. Central Ave., Toledo.

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.