GreaterFindlayInc. Names Murphy HYL, HL Director
GreaterFindlayInc. has named Sheri Murphy director and facilitator of the Hancock Leadership (HL) and Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL) programs effective July 6, 2009. Murphy is fulfilling the role once held by interim director, Angela Crist who now leads the efforts for the Hancock County & Visitors Bureau which is administered by GreaterFindlayInc. Read more...
Small Business Lending Seminar
GreaterFindlayInc. in partnership with local lending institutions hosted a Small Business Lending Seminar on
Tuesday, June 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. Companies with 500 employees or less were invited to attend this complimentary program.
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Congratulations Ball Metal Corporation!
On behalf of the Findlay-Hancock County community, GreaterFindlayInc. would like to congratulate the employees of Ball Corporation for their ongoing innovation and commitment to excellence.
On June 1, the local Ball Corporation plant received Abbott’s Supplier Excellence Award. Abbott, a global, broad-based health care company, recognizes only 37 companies out of more than 15,000 suppliers for this prestigious award. The award recognizes suppliers providing outstanding performance and continuous improvement in supplying materials, equipment, and services to Abbott.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Ball Corporation has earned this superior recognition. We appreciate the employees of Ball Corporation that help make Findlay-Hancock County a great place to live and work!
This summer, celebrate the end of the work week with live music, food and libations at Rally in the Alley! Rally in the Alley will be held the following Fridays, 5-8 p.m. in Latham Courtyard.
June 12, June 19, June 26,
July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31
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Foundation Golf Tournament
GreaterFindlayInc. will hold its 41st Annual Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Findlay County Club. This signature event features networking opportunities, direct exposure and connection to the business community as well as gifts and prizes! Read more...
GFI Accepting Nominations for 2009 Small Business Awards
Presented by GreaterFindlayInc. and the Findlay Publishing Company
GreaterFindlayInc. is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Small Business Awards.
The following awards qualifying recipients will be presented at the 46th Annual Small Business Awards ceremony held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 15 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Read more...
Nomination Form
Award Descriptions
ATHENA Nomination Form & Instructions
The U.S. Census Bureau population estimates indicate that between 2000 and 2008 Findlay-Hancock County experienced the greatest regional population growth at 4.2 percent. While surrounding county populations decreased, Findlay-Hancock County grew from 71,295 to 74,273 residents. Read more...
Findlay, Ohio ranked twelfth best micropolitan community in the U.S. for new and expanding facilities by Site Selection magazine, the official publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council. The Greater Findlay region has been placed in Site Selection’s Top 20 for eleven consecutive years. Read more...
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