Bock, Korsnack & Hinds, a member of S|CPA Network, is an accounting firm at 432 W Dussel inArrowhead Park. For over 50 years, they have served as certified public accountants for smalland medium-sized businesses in Northwest Ohio and the Midwest. They provide impartial advice on personal finances or a business organization for tax purposesand operations, along with target pricing and profit margins. Get some impartial advice from anaccountant before consulting a bank. A bank will want to see a strong business plan andorganized records. Bock, Korsnack & Hinds will prepare you for your business’s next step. Customer service is essential; small things like returned calls, client comfort level, and listeningset Bock, Korsnack & Hinds apart.  Services: Tax Taxes: Personal, Business, and CorporateKnowledgeable Local Sales TaxTax-Exempt FilingsEstates and Trust Assurance Services Audited Financial StatementsReviewed Financial StatementsCompiled and Prepared Financial StatementsAgreed-upon ProceduresSales Tax AuditsExamination of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Bookkeeping and Payroll Bookkeeping: manage daily transactionsPayroll: Management of payroll and taxesFinancial Reporting: Reporting and advice to support growth Advisory Valuation of BusinessesOperating and Capital BudgetingOutsourced Internal AuditingManagement Consulting

This month the Arrowhead Park Association is featuring Higher Ground Advantage at 1700 Woodland Drive. HGA offers organizational success solutions. Patty Cavins, founder, shared a few details about the company for this getting-to-know-you opportunity. Patty Cavins Q: What is your most popular product/service? A: Our Impact Organizational Success portfolio gives customized development options in leadership, culture, and team, in addition to service excellence, sales essentials, and sales mastery. We work with leadership and human resources departments to design the perfect solutions to their most relevant needs. Our SOAR Team Retreats are two great options, including one for discovering team strengths and another for a strategic planning experience that utilizes a 100% positive approach. Those are extremely popular. Q: How many employees are at Arrowhead Park Office?  A: We have three highly specialized consultants and associate team members.  Q: How many years has your company been in business?   A: Five years. Q: What does your brand stand for? A: Our Higher Ground Advantage brand is known for three things:  Development, not trainingTransformation, not informationAdding Extreme Value at an Extreme Value Q: What makes your business unique?   A: Our certifications include: John Maxwell methods of leadership and coaching, entrepreneurship and professional speaking, […]

Arrowhead Park’s Featured Business of the Month From the expressway, the all new Brondes Ford Lincoln of Maumee dealership lights up the night sky. The blue LED lights that shine on the back of the building are an attention-getter, especially when it is foggy. On the inside? You’ll see both a spacious showroom and expansive service facilities. What will you feel? A uniquely positive working environment the Brondes team has spent years cultivating. “I am so happy to be a sales manager at this incredible dealership,” shared Tim Ramsey, New Car Sales Manager since 2005. “The employees and management team are so good to work with. We retain our employees and haven’t even hired a new salesperson in two years. “ Brondes Ford began with the franchise on Secor Road in the early 1950s. In 2000, Ford Motor Company closed the downtown ‘Quality Ford’ and offered Phil Brondes a franchise for Maumee. The new dealership moved into what used to be the Hatfield Oldsmobile location on Reynolds at Dussel. Over the years, the company found that the landlocked property was limiting growth. In 2019 Brondes moved to the new site in Arrowhead Park, allowing them room to grow. “The 10 […]

Cardinal Staffing Corporate Team Cardinal Staffing was started about 27 years ago by Tom and Joni Fought. Combining Joni’s background in staffing and Tom’s in manufacturing, they wanted to build a company where people could be themselves and find a good balance between personal life and work. Today they still actively run the positive and inclusive business they created. Tom and Joni Fought The company has expanded and moved from the original Port Clinton office to Arrowhead Park. “We’ve been here for 14 years now, with the last four years on Woodland Drive,” shared Christine Ice, Vice President Business Development. “Our 10th branch in Sterling Heights, Michigan just opened. Other branches are located in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Florida. Areas of service also reach Wisconsin and Georgia.” Growth is on the horizon. Cardinal is working on expanding its regional footprint. Cardinal Staffing essentially has two sides to keep happy: client companies and external employees. Their largest client segment is light industrial and manufacturing, but they serve as many industries as possible. They have a concentration of clients in local government, education, food companies, and print. Professional, clerical, administrative, and medical placements are part of their spectrum as well. “We want […]

Wolf Creek YMCA – So much more than a gym and swim! A discussion with Linda Napier with the Wolf Creek YMCA will open your eyes to the many opportunities you may not be aware of with this feature-loaded Arrowhead Park Association member. “Adults are surprised by how many fitness options we offer, and families are pleasantly surprised by the variety of programs we have to offer, from swimming to piano, art, dance, Tae Kwon Do and of course, sports, just to name a few. Plus, they are pleased to find out that they can use any of the 10 YMCA locations with their membership, essentially getting locations convenient to home and work,” shared Linda Napier. The YMCA’s income based membership model and other fee assistance makes the Y available to all. Take a video tour here. Who Uses Y Facilities? Members enjoying the YMCA’s benefits can roughly be divided into three groups. Adults make good use of the fitness center and classes, getting a workout in before or after work (cardio machines, weights, spinning), or enjoy a TRX or Yoga class on the weekend. After-work classes like cardio drumming, Zumba, spinning are member favorites.Families are a good portion of […]

Kuhlman Corporation: Not just concrete! You may see the Kuhlman concrete mixers on the road and think that is all they do… but don’t stop there. Kuhlman has an entire line of building materials and services for the construction industry.  Concrete (about half of all sales) Decorative Concrete productsBrick, Architectural Stone, Brick and Concrete Pavers, and Hardscape ProductsConcrete and Masonry AccessoriesSewer and Water productsConcrete Forming and Floor Prep EquipmentBulk Trucking Service (any bulk material requiring a dump truck in the Toledo area) Kuhlman Corporation has seven facilities. These include the Main Office and concrete plant in Maumee, two facilities in Toledo, and locations in Woodville and Akron, OH, and Monroe, MI. Today, Kuhlman employs about 150 people. The business is now in its 120th year of operation. Kuhlman Concrete Kuhlman is one of the largest producers of ready-mixed concrete for industrial, commercial, residential, and public works construction in our region. A concrete recycling operation in Toledo rounds out their full-service production facilities. They deliver to projects large and small. The largest single-day concrete pour Kuhlman has ever orchestrated was in 2018 at Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) facility. In just 10.5 hours, they placed almost 5000 cubic yards of concrete! Construction Products Kuhlman offers an […]

Eaton is a vast international company with over 92,000 employees, started more than 100 years ago. They offer electrical and industrial power management services and make an immense variety of products, from mechanical devices to furniture and golf club grips. The Maumee Technical Center focuses explicitly on Hydraulic Fluid Conveyance Engineering and Product Management. Currently, 62 employees report to the well-equipped combination of laboratories, training facilities, and offices at 1660 Indian Wood Circle, constructed in 1992.  Paul DeWitt, Manager of Global Engineering Services The customers of their various fluid conveyance products include John Deere, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, Cummins, Volvo and Freightliner. “We make all kinds of hoses and what is needed to connect them. In Maumee, we do Engineering and Product Management of Fluid Conveyance products, taking care of existing products and developing new ones. Applications vary from aircraft carriers to Coca-Cola dispensing machines. We convey everything from jet fuel to cookie dough. Think: hoses, adapters, and fittings,” reported Paul DeWitt, Manager of Global Engineering Services. “We apply our engineering expertise to maintain and improve reliability, efficiency, and safety of our products. Our services include design, analysis, installation, start-up, commissioning, project management, preventive maintenance, training, and troubleshooting,” continued Mr. DeWitt. “And […]

This month the Arrowhead Park Association is featuring the nation’s leading manufacturer of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems, headquartered right here in the Park. Therma-Tru is a preferred brand of entry doors among building professionals. Attention to detail in styling is the first thing you notice. Then the performance and durability built into their products open the door to reliability and comfort. Producing products available throughout North America, Therma-Tru has its Innovation Center nearby in Monclova, Ohio, a distribution center in Howe, Indiana, and their Center of Excellence in Edgerton, Ohio. Two manufacturing facilities are found in Butler, Indiana, and Matamoros, Mexico.  Therma-Tru’s Classic Craft Doors are top-of-the-line. History In 1962 David Welles, a retired Owens Corning executive, purchased a bankrupt building supply company in Toledo, Ohio. In 1983, the company launched its Fiber-Classic style, the first fiberglass door on the market, creating a product never seen before: An entryway door that looked as beautiful as wood but with exceptional performance. “People just couldn’t believe it,” says Deke Welles, the founder’s son and President of Therma-Tru from 1989 – 2001. “The product that looked so good was made of fiberglass.” In 1985, Therma-Tru opened a 60,000 square-foot plant in […]

Each month, the Arrowhead Park Association features one of its members. Enjoy reading about your neighbor on Beaver Creek Circle. In 1957, the late John F. Savage started Savage and Associates with a belief in people and the difference they can make in others’ lives. Before beginning the company, Mr. Savage was a teacher at Central Catholic High School. He was a big basketball fan and believed that championship teams are built through a solid defense. He used that same philosophy when it came to his clients’ personal financial planning.   John Savage was ahead of his time – he could see where the industry was headed, and began to do total financial planning in the 1970s before most. His sports philosophy of building a strong defense was used in that same method around the bank account, insurance and investments. The three sets of three illuminated circles hanging dramatically from the ceiling in the lobby, and viewable from I-475, represent these three essentials. The circles were placed as a tribute to John when the new building was constructed. In the early 1980s, the company added group benefits and later added securities and investments. Growth Savage has seen steady growth since […]

Glass City Federal Credit Union is working for you! Glass City Federal Credit Union has been proudly serving the northwest Ohio community since 1947 – that’s over 70 years of service! Glass City Federal provides optimum financial services to over 28,000 members, and more than 200 businesses, organizations and associations in the region. With more than $269 million in assets and over 60 employees, Glass City FCU is headquartered in Maumee’s Arrowhead Park at 1340 Arrowhead Drive. Glass City also has three branch locations in Toledo: 5642 Secor Road, 1666 East Broadway Street, and 1353 Gage Road at Alexis Road; and a branch location at 1275 North Main Street in Bowling Green. It’s easy to join Glass City Pictured from left to right are Glass City Federal Maumee Main Office staff:  Beau Barrow, Financial Advisor, Glass City Federal Financial Solutions; Lisa Giamo, Teller Supervisor; Patty Gutierrez, Receptionist; Lynn Wisniewski, Mortgage Loan Officer; and Steve Cukierski, Branch Manager.  Missing from picture:  Nita Haas, Mortgage Lending Manager.  Membership at Glass City is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Lucas, Wood, Fulton or Ottawa Counties. You may also join if you are directly related to any current member. […]

What is one of the best-kept secrets in NW Ohio? In the scope of Value Added Reseller (VAR) companies in the USA, we have the 13th largest VAR right here in Arrowhead Park. Aktion Associates is an ERP software and IT infrastructure provider focused on delivering solutions to the Construction, Distribution and Manufacturing industries. Aktion concentrates on in-demand, next-generation technology, and ERP software solutions. (For non-techies, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) refers to software that manages day-to-day business activities, including accounting, procurement, project management, and supply chain operations.) Aktion partners with technology/solution leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, HP, Infor, Acumatica, and Sage. HISTORY Aktion was founded in 1979 by Alan K Tope. His initials, AKT, begin the company name. After 41 years, it is still delivering on the original goal: helping customers with technology solutions to make them profitable and successful. Initially, the company was an IBM Business partner and offered hardware, servers, and Concord software. Current Owner/CEO, Scott Irwin, a University of Toledo graduate, began as a call center intern hired by founder Alan Tope. Mr. Irwin gradually moved into being a sales rep, then division sales manager, president, and now sole owner and CEO. Mr. Irwin is a recognized […]

Where is the fastest-growing college or university in the Toledo Metro area? Right here in Arrowhead Park! This month the Arrowhead Park Association is featuring Hondros College of Nursing on Woodlands Drive. In 2019, 235 students were enrolled in their under-baccalaureate level programs. This fall, there are 434. That’s an 85% growth from Fall 2019 to Fall 2020. Hondros offers nursing programs for both PNs (Practical Nursing Diploma) and RNs (Associate Degree in Nursing). The Student Lab Since January 2017, the Maumee campus has been graduating work-ready nurses who enter the field with outstanding clinical, communication, and collaborative skills. Hondros nurses receive personal support, such as one-on-one tutoring, curriculum guidance, test prep, and study sessions. After graduation, the nurses must pass very challenging board exams. For this reason, the college offers “boot camps” for the testing and provides attendees with a voucher to take the test. The efforts pay off with a 3-year first-time pass rate for the PN of 93% and 98% for the second time.  The associate degree students’ RN boards also have a high first-attempt pass rate of 70% and 76% passing for the second attempt. Greg Guzman, PhD At the Maumee College’s helm is Greg Guzman, […]

Each month the Arrowhead Park Association features one of its members, this month choosing our Dussel Drive Courtyard by Marriott. Find out more about this convenient and quality option for your business guests and visitors. Still A Family Business The Courtyard by Marriott on Dussel Drive is part of the largest hotel company in the world. However, according to General Manager Roxanne Collins, it still feels like a family business. The business was started in 1927 by Mr. and Mrs. Marriott as a root beer stand with homemade tamales in the Washington D.C. area. It grew into restaurants and then hotels. The second and third generation of Marriotts are still involved, and they still live by Mr. Marriott’s original mindset: “You take care of your employees, and they’ll take good care of your customers, and the customers will come back”. Sorry to inform you, we have all been mispronouncing Marriott. The family says it as “Mary-it.” The Bistro The favorite feature of the “Courtyard” hotels by Marriott is the on-site restaurant. The casual Bistro with a full bar and day and night menus makes a convenient place to meet, mingle, and eat (pre-COVID-19). High-end menu items made from quality ingredients […]

Each month the Arrowhead Park Association features one of its members, focusing this month on the previously named First Federal at 417 W Dussel Drive. First Federal Bank is Now Premier Bank This last summer, two established, healthy community banks merged to create Premier Bank: First Federal and Home Savings. First Federal of the Midwest would have been 100 years old this February, and Home Savings Bank, headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, was going on 120 years old. The new Premier Bank, still very much a community bank, includes 78 banks in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. “We’ve got all of northern and central Ohio covered, north up to Ann Arbor, and south down into the Columbus,” shared Maumee branch manager Brad Sander. The merger combined leaders from each bank, but the local market is much the same leadership and decision-making team. Premier Bank is a full-service community bank offering traditional banking services, including loans, deposit account services, and flexible banking options for retail and commercial clients. They also provide wealth management and insurance products. Their motto is “Powered by People,” expressing their community market structure, which keeps clients at the center of the business through local decision making and […]

UAW Is Not Just Auto Workers! The international union, UAW, formerly called the United Auto Workers, is not limited to automotive. This diverse group of member businesses includes aerospace, casting operations, janitorial services, distribution centers, and many other industries. Region 2B members manufacture the Chevy Silverado and Cruz, Ford Vans, Jeep Wrangler, Abrams Tank, and Military Humvees. They build transmissions, engines, and missiles. They include office professionals, city, county, casino, and medical workers.  Labor union members include: Autoworkers at Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler (The Big 3)Many companies that supply parts to the Big 3, Toyota and HondaBeer brewersLaw enforcement personnelHealth care professionalsParts suppliersCity employeesFoodservice workersOffice and professional workersMusical instrument manufacturersEngineersWarehouse workersJanitorial professionalsCasino employees 68,000 Members The UAW Region 2B office at 1691 Woodlands Drive represents 31 chapters in Ohio and Indiana, including 68,000 active members and approximately 121,467 retirees. Many retired members from the big three remain a part of the VEBA TRUST health system and continue to have monthly meetings from March to November to stay updated and reconnect. Member Events In non-COVID-19 times, Leadership and Advisory Council meetings are held in the Spring and Fall, with individual sessions for committee members across the region to discuss issues and […]

When you step into Rusty Taco’s delicious aromas and eclectic decorating of bright colors, metal, and palm trees, you may be an instant fan. The welcoming bar offers margaritas and beer as the perfect addition to a dinner of street tacos with a co-worker on the way home. (Responsibly, of course.) Find them in the Suffolk Square corner of Dussel and Ford. Rick Small, President, and Kara Schudel, General Manager Rick Small, President of Rusty Taco for franchiser Grube, Inc., opened Arrowhead Park’s R Taco on May 1, 2018, knowing that the name would be changed soon. When Inspire Brands bought the Rusty Taco brand, they renamed the chain R Taco for simplicity. Objections in the Dallas area where the chain was born encouraged Inspire Brands to change the name back to Rusty Taco in November 2019. Small is excited how well Rusty Taco has been received in Maumee. Small is also Director of Marketing for the 22 Buffalo Wild Wings owned by Grube Inc. in 5 states. Authentic Taste Rusty Taco offers thirteen different signature street tacos, plus eight breakfast tacos, available all day. What are the most popular tacos? The Texican: the traditional seasoned ground beef tacoChicken Fajita TacoBaja Shrimp TacoBrisket Taco Mr. Small highly recommends the limited-time Green Street Taco with grilled chicken, […]

Each month the Arrowhead Park Association features one member. This month, learn more about your local chamber. You may know the Maumee Chamber of Commerce for its well-attended and welcoming monthly lunches. Don’t miss the variety of other membership perks. Our business-focused Chamber offers much more!  A Regional Networking Organization According to Mayor Carr, Maumee has about 15,000 residents, but every day 30,000 people come into Maumee to work. Each of those people has business relationships in Maumee and takes those connections back where they live. These connections make the Chamber a regional networking organization. The Chamber also participates in local community events. Another organization, the Maumee Uptown Business Association (MUBA), coordinates neighborhood events like the Summer Fair, Memorial Day Parade, Easter Egg Hunt, and Holiday Lights Parade. With MUBA handling the planning of these, the Chamber is free to put its focus on business.  Savage and Associates RIbbon Cutting Event Opportunities to Connect The Maumee Chamber offers local businesses and employees many choices to meet and build working relationships with local businesses.  Popular Monthly Luncheons (held virtually at this time) provide networking opportunities and a variety of speakers with local news, like the Mayor of Maumee, Chief of Police, and […]

Since 1926, Stautzenberger College has been helping those in the Toledo area with career training to get the job they want. An age-blended student body can choose training to reach career goals in Animal Sciences, Business, Paralegal, Skilled Trades, and 14 Medical programs. (Full list is below.) If you don’t know what you want to do, meet with an admissions representative at Stautzenberger’s Arrowhead Park Campus. They will help you determine where you want to be and make a plan to get there. “We try to get them into the right area and help them find something to match their lifestyles,” shared Amy Beauregard, President. The Student Body Popular programs vary by the age of the student. Animal Sciences are the most popular with younger students. A popular program with the Mid-lifers is Addiction Counseling Technician. “Each student has an interesting story of why they choose Addiction Counseling,” said President Beauregard. She continued, “The average age is 28-35 for the Trades. These students have experience and want certification. There are so many opportunities! Our fully-online associate’s degree Construction Management is an excellent option for experienced trades workers. HVAC and Welding are also very popular. Masonry is an exciting new option […]

Each month the Arrowhead Park Association features one of its members. This month, learn more about Churchill’s Market, an associate member located in Briarfield and a helpful resource during this COVID-19 lockdown. Walt Churchill’s History Jim and Joe Churchill started the first Churchill’s Market on Central Avenue in 1917 to help their customers find all their grocery needs at a single location. Walt Churchill Senior bought the company from his father in 1937 and helped the stores flourish. His son, Walt Jr., wanted to continue his father’s legacy, so he purchased the Briarfield location in 2005 and repurchased the Perrysburg location in 2009, branding both as the Walt Churchill’s Markets that you see today.  Independent Grocer Advantages The business is known for its customer service, locally-sourced products, and delicious selection. The store goes to great lengths to source foods from local producers and farmers whenever possible. “Everything you need is here,” shared manager Greg Daniels.  The extensive made-from-scratch deli, fresh baked goods, raw meats and seafood, and diverse beer and wine selection make it an excellent place for a quick pickup on your way home from Arrowhead Park. Slow-cured meats and fish are all done in the Perrysburg store, including a wide […]

The Alzheimer’s Association works to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Their services span care, support, education, legislation, and research.  When a family receives the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it impacts every aspect of life. Fortunately, the Association is there to listen, guide, and educate. Two hundred twenty thousand people in Ohio have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Family caregivers lives are also significantly impacted. Alzheimer’s Association services to support the needs of individuals with dementia and their caregivers are offered free of charge.   CARE AND SUPPORT The Care and Support resources available include: Nationwide 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900)Face-to-face support groups and educationFree Care Consultations by trained clinicians with the tools to diagnose, educate, inform, and coachALZConnected®, an Online community forum, providing a place to connect, question, and shareInnovative resources to support those living with Alzheimer’sOnline caregiving resources and informationAlzheimer’s Navigator®, another online tool, helps those facing the disease to determine their needs and develop an action planEducation on the diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s and caregiving techniques – often partnering with an organization to present in their facility, the Association office, or at a workplace.Alzheimer’s Association & AARP Community Resource Finder, a comprehensive database of dementia and aging-related resourcesThe […]

What is Program Solutions Group? Essentially, Program Solutions Group (PSG) is a tight-knit team of design and construction professionals who assist their clients in identifying, planning and managing their construction needs from initial concept to completion. PSG is NOT a general contractor, architect, or real estate brokerage firm.  Rather, they are advocates for client companies’ construction projects, bringing their expertise to the table while acting as an extension of their client.  “We offer a unique blend of traditional Construction Management Services and Owner’s Representation. This approach has evolved over the years based on our experience and has become the preferred model for many of our Clients” states Jason Mason, Vice President.   PSG focuses on providing owner-directed construction programs for any type of project their clients are facing, mostly for industrial, commercial, retail, and institutional projects. “The team has diverse experience on both the contractor-side and the owner-side” Keith Recknagel, President, shared.  “It makes us well rounded because we know both sides.”  Program Solutions Group tailors custom solutions for their client’s real estate programs. Keith Recknagel proudly noted, “every project has at least one, if not two, partners involved, providing a wealth of experience and expertise”.  “PSG differentiates from our competitors […]

Each Month, the Arrowhead Park Association features a member. This month we interviewed Surface Combustion, a 100-year-old company that is still innovating. Passing by the understated exterior of Surface Combustion on Indian Wood Circle you wouldn’t guess that inside is 100 employees innovating the world of heat-treating metal with their industrial furnaces. Their thermal systems enhance the physical properties and surface characteristics of the ferrous and non-ferrous materials and improve their performance and competitiveness. According to Stephanie Harcar, Marketing Coordinator, “You may not know it but of most of the metals in your life, from orthodonture wires to car parts,  are heat-treated to increase strength, ductility, and overall part life.” Most Surface equipment installs in the USA are in our midwest industrial areas (MI, PA, WI, OH, IN, IL), but 15-20% of products are exported all over the world. Recently products were exported to Zambia, Israel, Chile, Mexico & Canada. They have over 275,000 thermal systems installed worldwide. Surface Combustion has such a strong export business that they have received a “Best in Exporting” award from the Governor of Ohio three times. The company moved from Dorr Street to its custom-built Arrowhead Park building in 1988. Ms. Harcar said that […]

Each month the Arrowhead Park Association randomly chooses a member to feature. November’s Member of the Month is Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD, (GJM) an accounting firm on Indian Wood Circle.  Rendering of New GJM Building on Indian Wood Circle Gilmore Jasion Mahler You may have noticed the building under reconstruction on Indian Wood Circle near Arrowhead Drive. Gilmore Jasion Mahler is building a new headquarters. “We spent the better part of three years looking for the right spot and chose to purchase the former Eaton Training Center to remodel. Our employees overwhelmingly wanted to stay in Arrowhead Park. We plan to open the new location in mid-November,” shared company founder and managing partner Kevin Gilmore. The new facility will upgrade GJM from 17,000 to 24,000 square feet. GJM is the largest public accounting firm in Northwest Ohio. Mr. Gilmore explained, “It is what we do that has gotten us this big. We take great pride in our relationships with clients and are very active in getting out there, meeting with clients, talking with clients, and looking for ideas to help them wherever we can. Our communication exceeds expectations, and we have top-notch talent.” Mr. Gilmore continued, “GJM enjoys working personally […]

The Arrowhead Park Association has named Arrowhead Behavioral Health as the October 2019 Member of the Month. Did you know this unassuming building surrounded by beautiful landscape and trees is a Behavioral Health Hospital for individuals seeking treatment for psychiatric or substance abuse issues? ARROWHEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Arrowhead Behavioral Health on Timber Line Road provides comprehensive adult psychiatric treatment and chemical dependency services in a private, non-institutional environment. They have been in this location for nearly 20 years. Confidential inpatient and outpatient services are available including partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Addressing the opioid epidemic, Arrowhead also can provide Suboxone(R) treatment for patient populations seeking to minimize withdrawal symptoms. Arrowhead provides 24/7 no-cost assessments. No appointment is necessary…just walk in. “Arrowhead is available when an individual is ready to begin their journey of recovery,” shared Mary Beth Alberti, Director of Business Development. “Our team receives many referrals from emergency rooms, physicians, and community service agencies” she continued. “Walk-in patients are immediately taken into assessment to determine the most appropriate level of care for their specific needs. This is a great advantage over busy hospital emergency rooms, as we can deliver immediate care for behavioral health issues.” Ms. Alberti says the […]

Each month, the Arrowhead Park Association randomly chooses one of its members to feature. This month, the Association is pleased to provide you an overview of TDC Companies, located at the corner of Arrowhead and Indian Wood Circle. TDC Companies Rounding the corner from the parking lot toward the reception area of the TDC Companies campus is a pleasant surprise… TDC has created a large courtyard working space where the original building, termed its “Principles Building,” is reflected in the glass of the new wing, its “Strategy Building.” Its owner, Cleves Delp, added “when planning our new space, it was important for us to understand what is changing, and just as important, what will never change within our firm. Principles should never change, but strategies must. When you look at your strategy, what you should see reflected is your principles. The building addition added 28,000 sq. ft. to the original 14,000 which was built in 2003. The inside of the TDC Strategy Building is a zen combination of team and client collaborative and gathering places, and a cafeteria displaying rotating photos of employees’ families named the TDC Family Café. The modern-concept office space and contemporary employment policies are part of […]

The Arrowhead Park Association’s Member of the Month for August is Fitness 4 All. Stepping inside this corner location in Suffolk Square is a pleasant surprise… both in size and style. The large facility has a huge selection of equipment and is striving to be more than just a gym. About a year ago the owners, Keith and Michelle Zoeller converted the space from a circuit training gym to what it is today, a fitness community. The colorful space, which was doubled, has motivational quotes on the walls, and staff who want you to succeed. Assistant Manager Luis Zetter encourages a new approach to fitness and being healthy. Fitness 4 All welcomes all… young, old, male and female, who are ready to get fit. There is energy in the room, and motivation to share. Memberships allow 24 hour access so you can work out when it is easiest for you, helping you create a routine you can maintain. Memberships begin at $19.99 per month, and during their back-to-school special there is only $19.99 down. Private personal training is available from certified professional trainers, including Bryce Bowers, who will help you find a fitness routine to reach your specific goals. The […]

The Arrowhead Park Association is featuring Sun Federal Credit Union as the July 2019 Member of the Month.  Sun Federal Sun Federal Credit Union, with 12 branches serving Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, started 65 years ago with $100 in a cigar box. When a Sun Oil refinery employee was turned down for a loan at his local bank, ten co-workers pooled their money to provide their friend a loan, starting Sun Federal. The credit union, with 12 branches spanning several states, no longer stores money in a cardboard box, but has not changed its mission to improve the quality of life for each member.  According to Jennifer Compton, Director of Business Development for Sun Federal, the credit union now has 350 partner groups, such as Anthony Wayne Schools, who they serve with financial resources, education and wealth management. “We are not-for-profit and in the financial business solely to help our customers prosper,” offered Compton. “We provide the education piece to give them the ability to handle their finances independently… from car loans to wealth management.” Sun Federal assists small businesses at a lower cost than commercial banks with a complete complement of financial products. There are no brokers used; the […]

June’s APA Member of the Month is Heartland Rehab at Arrowhead Park. You may have noticed Heartland in the building off Ford Street behind Cracker Barrel.

May 2019’s Arrowhead Park Association Member of the Month is American Frame Corporation. American Frame Corporation Did you know that American Frame, located on Tomahawk Drive in Arrowhead Park has more than custom-cut, do-it-yourself frames? A talk with product manager, Lindsay Harrison, will fill you in on the community they have created at American Frame’s Showroom, including an artist hub, custom framing workshop, collaboration space, a gallery, and even art demonstrations and classes. The high-tech conference rooms provide a great place to meet local artists, see their personal techniques and view the current fine art collection. For art networking, you can’t beat it! Oh! You came to American Frame for their wide selection of do-it-yourself frames? Samples of frames and mat boards are available along with professional assistance. They carry a wide variety of wood and metal frames in different widths, styles and textures. You can also order custom cut frames online, and they will be happy to show you how to get the most of their website while you are in the showroom. American Frame serves artists, hobbyists and art lovers around the world by helping them share and show their art. Every order is personally handled and packaged […]

April 2019’s Arrowhead Park Association Member of the Month is The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) offers a full array of consulting services to both the public and private sectors, including civil and structural design and permitting, construction engineering, inspection and testing, cultural resources, environmental sciences, geotechnical engineering, landscape architecture, site planning, funding strategies and grant writing, program management and surveying. Civil engineering today is a much more complex profession than when MSG completed their first project in 1955. The need to understand zoning, permitting and environmental laws/regulations has become equally as important as the engineering itself. HISTORY Originating in 1955 as the T.C. Biebesheimer Engineering Company, the firm later evolved into Mannik & Smith, Inc., focusing mainly on highway and bridge design. In the 1980’s, the company added environmental services to complement its civil engineering capabilities and created Midwest Environmental Consultants. The two companies, Mannik & Smith, Inc., and Midwest Environmental Consultants merged in 2000, and now operate solely as The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. Around the same time, the company purchased their current building in Arrowhead Park. The bright white building at the corner […]

Each month the Arrowhead Park Association features one member as its member of the month. For February 2019, Beacon Associates is being featured. Beacon Associates Beacon Associates, located at 1755 Indianwood Circle, is proof that a business can evolve with the times and stay strong. The insurance industry has changed significantly since Steven & Rhonda Wise started their health insurance businesses in 2004. During their business’ beginning, Steve and Rhonda weathered a difficult non-compete agreement with BCBS, but not as smoothly as they’d hoped. They started a partnership with other insurance providers in the Akron/Cleveland area, but after they worked through the situation with BCBS, the partnership broke up. Staying on course, Beacon Associates focused on healthcare and Veterans’ benefits. Beacon Associates has helped over 4000 Vets get “Aide in Attendance” benefit ( a non-service connected disability pension) in the past 13-14 years. Their work with veterans of WWII, and Korean and Vietnam wars led to many great relationships. In addition, they were able to encourage use of the pension nationwide. Steve Wise said, “Mentoring over 80 people across the US to assist other Veterans to get “Aide in Attendance” was a very rewarding project and helped us take part […]

The Arrowhead Park Association Member of the Month for January 2019 is The Employers’ Association located at 1787 Indian Wood Circle. The EA was started 69 years ago as a non-profit resource for area businesses. In 1950, during an industrial boom following WWII, large Toledo companies, including Dana, OI, and Toledo Scale, combined efforts to create the EA as a resource for the manufacturing industry, with a special focus on compiling wage and salary info. This information was not readily available, but with membership in The Employers’ Association, companies had access to local wage and salary data plus assistance with human resource policies and issues. Today, The EA is still delivering industry-leading HR solutions to the area, opening their services to all types of businesses in the 1990’s. The non-profit is governed by a 16-person voluntary board made up of representatives of member companies, including HR VPs and Directors, CEOs, attorneys and CPA’s. Two-thirds of members are now outside of manufacturing, including companies from financial and professional services, health care, education and government and not-for-profits. Currently the association has over 650 members in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, many for over 20 years. Member businesses range from two-person companies to corporations with thousands of employees. The average […]

LeanTrak Bob Wadas Dave Steer December’s Member of the Month is LeanTrak, a 15-year-strong professional engineering firm formed by partners Dave Steer, Bob Wadas, and Paul Seiben in 2003. “Dave and I worked for AVCA Corporation from the 1980s.” shares Wadas. The segment we worked in at AVCA was profitable so as AVCA was closing its doors, we started LeanTrak with a goal of serving many of the same clients.” Mr. Steer and Mr. Wadas have since bought out Mr. Seiben, and serve the oil and gas industry with a staff of 27 employees. CLIENTS LeanTrak’s primary clients include Enterprise Products headquarterd in Houston, Marathon Petroleum in Findlay and Toledo Refining in Oregon/Toledo. Electrical Power Upgrade They also provide services to heavy industrial clients, such as Owens Corning’s insulation plants.. LeanTrak currently works in 8-12 states at a time and is licensed in 23 states. 75% of the business is project based with the development of construction packages as the deliverable, and 25% is long-term program based engineering. An example of a long-term program , the research done to assist the pipeline integrity group at Marathon, creates a nice balance. Mr. Wadas believes  the teamwork between the company and client, […]

Arrowhead Park Association Member of the Month – November 2018 Each month, the APA features one randomly chosen member; Tomahawk Development has been chosen for November. We hope you can use these brief overviews to learn more about your neighbors and reach out to network and create relationships that help you grow your businesses. Tomahawk Development Tomahawk Development goes back to the early days of Arrowhead Park. The Anderson family owned much of the land and wanted to be sure that it was developed with thought and care. The majority of the Indian Wood Circle section of Arrowhead Park was farmland, with a wooded area, now Eppstein Park, in the center. Several businesses had been making investments in the area, pairing together for certain projects. At one point these businesses decided to pool their investments and work together. Bill Lathrop, Dick Ransom, Virgil Gladieux, Ed Searles, Jim White, Bob Ransom, Chuck King and Mark Rasmus began to develop buildings as a team, more efficiently, with a shared vision. In 1986, Tomahawk Development was off and running. In the early years, Mark Rasmus ran Tomahawk and was there for most of his life. Tomahawk projects spanned the Toledo area, but were […]

Arrowhead Park Association Member of the Month – October 2018 Each month, the APA features one randomly chosen member; this month The Pinnacle. We hope you can use these brief overviews to learn more about your neighbors and reach out to network and create relationships that help you grow your businesses. The Pinnacle December 1st marks the 21st Anniversary of The Pinnacle, Arrowhead Park’s popular venue for all types of events. Owners Mark and Liz Thees purchased the business from their uncle after working for him for years. During their 35 years in the industry, the husband and wife team has worked at Meadowbrook Hall (which was across from the Stranahan Theater) and then managed Central Park West for 15 years (a previous venue in west Toledo). The last 15 years have all been spent in their ideal location, Arrowhead Park. The Pinnacle is a true family business. Liz Thees handles sales for all types of events: weddings, non-profit fundraisers, business events, corporate functions, parties, private social events, awards dinners and Christmas parties. Mark Thees reports that “even though two events may have the same food or colors, they are each uniquely different. Our staff understands that each event is […]

Arrowhead Park AssociationMember of the Month – September 2018 Each month, the APA plans to feature one randomly chosen member; this month Meyer Hill Lynch. We hope you can use these brief overviews to learn more about your neighbors and reach out to network and create relationships that help you grow your businesses. Meyer Hill Lynch Meyer Hill Lynch started as the brain child of Stuart Love and Robert Shick, who took the plunge in 1989 to start a business refurbishing and reselling used computer equipment. By the early 2000s, they had a warehouse of used equipment and a crew for testing and cleaning. Stuart and Rob saw that the technology world was changing quickly and the need for mainframes, their most profitable item, was dying off. They decided to sell the refurb business to an employee, and Rob and Stuart went back to the drawing board. They began their plan for the new business with a list of 12 things that most companies do wrong… and set to do those right. The two owners created a brand new, carefully constructed business plan to become a small IT provider in the Toledo area. That plan was left in the dust […]

Arrowhead Park AssociationMember of the Month – August 2018 Each month, the APA plans to feature one randomly chosen member; this month Feller Finch and Associates. We hope you can use these brief overviews to learn more about your neighbors and reach out to network and create relationships that help you grow your businesses. Feller Finch and Associates, Inc. Experienced Civil Engineering and Land Survey Feller Finch and Associates, according to Aaron Feller, works 50% with the public sector, including work as the municipal engineer for small cities and villages. The other 50% of the business is private sector work including designs from the “ground down” in new developments. They work with land developers to plan all the underground systems and pavement of new buildings or subdivisions, including plat development, property surveys, construction staking, inspection services, and recording changes made during construction. Feller Finch was established in 1984 by Don Feller and Richard Finch. The current owners are Don Feller and his sons Aaron and Greg Feller, with a total staff of 18. Richard Finch retired about 15 years ago. Don Feller, CEO Greg Feller, President Aaron Feller – CFO Subdivision Specialists Feller Finch is known for its subdivision work in […]

Arrowhead Park Association Member of the Month – July 2018 Each month, the APA plans to feature one randomly chosen member. We hope you can use these brief overviews to learn more about your neighbors and reach out to network and create relationships that help you grow your businesses. Barkan & Robon, Ltd., Attorneys at Law A Sunny Space A sunny summer day in Arrowhead Park is captured within the walls of Barkan & Robon, Attorneys at Law. The view from the office windows is like a window on wildlife at our local metroparks. Partner Marvin Robon, who had his building, 1701 Woodlands Drive built in 2001, tells stories of the wildlife on their grounds including a coyote chasing five deer. The sunny building was designed by wildlife artist Harold Roe, with a huge expanse of windows behind the reception desk looking out over a spacious, private patio. Surprisingly, the building also has a fireplace and a basement with copious storage, a lunch room, and a garage holding many employee cars. The ramp and walkways are conveniently heated. The HVAC system, artfully hidden behind the peaks on the roof, is easily accessed via computer by Trane Heating and Cooling. Barkan […]