Toledo, Ohio

GM Announces New Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Ohio

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

DETROIT, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it is creating more than 450 manufacturing jobs in three Ohio cities.

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  • DETROIT, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it is creating more than 450 manufacturing jobs in three Ohio cities.
  • GM also said it is in discussions with an Ohio-based company that could bring significant production and electric vehicle assembly jobs to the Lordstown Complex.
  • Manufacturing investments in Ohio totaling approximately $700 million will help expand GM's operations in Toledo, Parma and Moraine and create approximately 450 new manufacturing jobs.
  • Including today's Ohio news, GM has announced the creation of 2,650 new jobs so far in 2019:
    450 new jobs at GM sites in Ohio: Toledo, Parma and Moraine.

FOURMIDABLE assumes management of multiple properties in Toledo, Ohio

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

FOURMIDABLE was awarded the management contracts for Collingwood Green Phases I, II and III in Toledo, Ohio.

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  • FOURMIDABLE was awarded the management contracts for Collingwood Green Phases I, II and III in Toledo, Ohio.
  • "FOURMIDABLE is proud to have been selected as the Management Agent for Collingwood Green.
  • Founded in 1975, FOURMIDABLE currently manages 90 communities in 14 states, with approximately 8,800 units under management.
  • FOURMIDABLE is a member of the elite AMO (Accredited Management Organization) and is an approved management firm for HUD, MSHDA and other State Agencies.

JumpStart Hires Experienced Executive Ocie Irons to Lead Work in Northwest Ohio

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --JumpStart Inc. has named Ocie Irons as the organization's new senior partner in Toledo.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --JumpStart Inc. has named Ocie Irons as the organization's new senior partner in Toledo.
  • In this role, he will oversee JumpStart's work in Northwest Ohio , including its work with tech startups, traditional small businesses and its growing relationships with a host of local collaborators.
  • "Northwest Ohio has a strong and growing entrepreneurial culture with many dedicated people and organizations working to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses," said Irons.
  • "A strong and collaborative entrepreneurial support system in Northwest Ohio is extremely important to our State's economy and to our organization," said JumpStart CEO, Ray Leach.

Toledo Edison's 2019 Tree Trimming Program Underway

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Monday, April 22, 2019

AKRON, Ohio, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Toledo Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is conducting tree trimming and other vegetation management work in communities across its northwest Ohio service area as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Toledo Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is conducting tree trimming and other vegetation management work in communities across its northwest Ohio service area as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability.
  • Toledo Edison will spend $6.3 million in 2019 on tree trimming across its northwestern Ohio service area in 2019.
  • As part of its notification process, Toledo Edison works with municipalities to inform them of tree trimming schedules.
  • The vegetation management work is conducted by certified forestry experts under the company's direction, including: Arbormetics Solutions; Asplundh Tree Expert Company; Nelson Tree Service Inc.; and PennLine Service.

U-Haul of Maumee River Closes Showroom, Most On-Site Services

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Friday, March 1, 2019

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Moving & Storage of Maumee River at 855 E. Broadway will close its retail showroom and cease most on-site services on March 15.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Moving & Storage of Maumee River at 855 E. Broadway will close its retail showroom and cease most on-site services on March 15.
  • The 100 indoor climate-controlled self-storage rooms at Maumee River will be run remotely by the new store, which is less than three miles away.
  • In addition to the closing showroom at Maumee River, U-Haul will also cease hitch installations and propane dispensing.
  • Four U-Haul Team Members will be let go due to the closing services at the Maumee River store.

U-Haul of Downtown Toledo Ready to Open in Willis Day Building

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U-Haul will soon present the Toledo community with a renovated self-storage facility at 801 Washington St. thanks to the acquisition of the Willis Day building in the downtown area.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U-Haul will soon present the Toledo community with a renovated self-storage facility at 801 Washington St. thanks to the acquisition of the Willis Day building in the downtown area.
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Downtown Toledo is set to open Friday and will offer truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies and 244 indoor self-storage rooms.
  • The Willis Day building was built in 1923 and has been vacant for six-plus years.
  • "The historic Willis Day building is the perfect spot for a full-service U-Haul facility," said Cory Hall, U-Haul Company of NW Ohio president.

Owens Corning Brings Whole-Home Solutions to 2019 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is showcasing its complete portfolio of whole-home solutions at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) taking place February 19-21 in Las Vegas.

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  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is showcasing its complete portfolio of whole-home solutions at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) taking place February 19-21 in Las Vegas.
  • The Owens Corning Pavilion, located in the outdoor exhibition area, will include 10 stations featuring interactive touch screens and demonstrations.
  • Each is custom designed for attendees to learn how Owens Cornings proven portfolio helps builders affordably build quiet, comfortable, energy-efficient, high-performance homes.
  • Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4 billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries.

JumpStart Supports Northwest Ohio Entrepreneurs

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Monday, February 11, 2019

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Startups and small businesses in Northwest Ohio now have access to expanded support resources through JumpStart, Inc.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Startups and small businesses in Northwest Ohio now have access to expanded support resources through JumpStart, Inc.
  • JumpStart is expanding its presence in Northwest Ohio after years of collaboration with local organizations, including Toledo-based NextTech.
  • In addition to launching several new initiatives to help non-tech businesses in the coming months, JumpStart will now manage NextTech's work with Northwest Ohio tech entrepreneurs as part of ESP's mission to help tech startups grow, thrive and transform the Ohio economy.
  • "There are so many organizations doing great work to support entrepreneurs and small business owners in Northwest Ohio," said Jim Hoffman, KeyBank market president for Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

Owens Corning Declares First-Quarter 2019 Dividend

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share.

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  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share.
  • The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2019, to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2019.
  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites.
  • Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4 billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries.

Owens Corning to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Financial Results on February 20

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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  • (Please note: Call Me participants will be joined directly to the conference and will hear hold music until the call begins.)
  • Telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the call through February 27, 2019.
  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites.
  • Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4 billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries.