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SuccessesGerman based MITEC Automotive AG, a

leading auto propulsion technology company thatspecializes in the reduction of noise emissions,

has announced that it will commence a multi-million dollar investment in its first-ever NorthAmerican facility in Findlay. MITEC has pur-chased the former Findlay Industries building lo-cated at 4000 Fostoria Avenue. The new produc-tion plant represents a $33 million investment,and will initially create 88 new full-time jobs and121 new full-time jobs over three years.

The MITEC group is the world market leaderin the field of balancer systems. In its Findlayoperations, the initial focus will be on manufac-turing parts for General Motors.

Danish based HAMLET PROTEIN, a com-pany that manufactures soy-based protein foranimal feeds, has commenced a multi-milliondollar investment in a new sales and production

company in Findlay. The new production plantrepresents a $20 million investment, and expect-ed to go into operation in early 2012. The facil-

ity will combine HAMLET PROTEINs uniquebio-based technology with raw materials sup-plied by the Hancock County areas large soy-farming community. The bioconversion tech-nology from HAMLET is based on minimumenergy consumption, no use of chemicals in themanufacturing process and a minimum of waste.The operation will employ 25 members of staff.

Kohls has chosen to expand their Findlay dis-tribution center. They plan to invest $28 millionat this facility for capital improvements, creat-ing 50 or more new full time jobs and retraining160 existing full time jobs. The project involvesstate-of-the-art technological enhancements thatwill significantly increase production and effi-ciency of the distribution center. The project isscheduled to be complete early fall.

On June 30, 2011 Marathon Oil Companywill officially spin-off the refining side of their

business into a separate company. The new com-pany will be called the Marathon Petroleum Cor-poration and will be one of the largest refiners inthe United States with assets concentrated mainlyin the Midwest, Gulf Coast and Southeast. Thebusiness, with more than 1,600 employees andrevenue of $62.5 billion last year, will becomenorthwest Ohios largest public company follow-ing its split from Marathon Oil. It will remainlocated in Findlay.

Marathon Petroleum will invest $20 millionfor new machinery, equipment, renovations, andinfrastructure improvements and hire an addi-tional 100 employees which include positions infinance, treasury, and several of the support orga-nizations for Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

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There are many compelling reasons why seventeen

Fortune 500 companies have selected to build

their business in the Greater Findlay region.

Well-Educated Workforce, WorkforceTraining and Support Systems, A GlobalBusiness Community, a Foreign TradeZone, a Port Authority, Available Sites &Buildings, and a Great Quality of Life.

For a decade, Greater Findlay, Ohio has ranked

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Entrepreneurs and innovative start-ups looking for a community that wel-comes and helps foster high tech busi-nesses now have another reason to putthe Greater Findlay region on their list ofpotential sites.

While the central Ohio community hasalways enjoyed the status of being home

to 15 fortune 500 companies and offersa diverse cultural environment, recentdevelopments in the technology arena,such as The North Central Campus forEmerging Technologies, are taking acommitment to high tech manufacturingto a new level.

Founded in 2004 by GreaterFindlayInc.,in partnership with the National CompositeCenter, the North Central Campus forEmerging Technologies (NCC-ET) pro-vides full service assistance to technolo-

gy companies for the scale-up process inmanufacturing. The 250,000 sq. ft. facil-ity formerly known as the Findlay Centerfor Business & Technology, will continueto provide space for current tenants thatinclude: Brown Mackie College, TheShelly Company, Smallwood BrothersTransportation and OptiCast.


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The Greater Findlay region pridesitself on being a high growth, dynamiccommunity; an area with significantinternational business flavor and for-ward-thinking technology. The years

of 2006 and 2007 provided outsiderecognition of what the community hasalways known ... greater Findlay issimply an ideal place to live and work.

In 2006 BizJournals.com listedFindlay, Ohio as a Dream Town.Close to 600 Micropolitan communitieswere named, with Findlay raking in thetop 100, the only Ohio city listed to rankwithin the top 100 Micropolitan com-munities. The studys objective wasto identify Americas most attractiveMicropolitan communities (definitionof micropolitan: areas that are smallerthan metropolitan areas). It gives thehighest marks to small, well-roundedcommunities where the economy isstrong, traffic is light, the cost of livingis moderate, adults are well-educated,and access to big-city attractions isgood.

While the states three largest cit-

ies account for more than 236,000 ofOhios 1.1 million industrial jobs, theCity of Findlay ranks 6th in the State.The Greater Findlay area job baseremains strong and we continue to be

a regional employment and retail hubfor over 300,000 people. said RussRogerson, Executive Vice Presidentof GreaterFindlayInc. Industries withinHancock County report productionslevels stable or increased comparedwith 2005.

Marathon, Cooper Tires, NissinBrake, National Lime & Stone, LowesDistribution, G.S.W. Manufacturing,Ball Metal Advanced Drainage Systemsand Findlay Publishing experiencedsignificant capital improvements in2006 and A Schulman Inc. will be wel-comed to the Hancock County industri-al community in the near future. Morethan 50 workers will be employedat the new plastic compounds/resins,100,000 square foot facility, which willbe located in the Tall Timers IndustrialCenter.

Growth has also been experienced

at Advanced Drainage Systems, whichacquired Hancor in 2005. The new8,400 square foot, $4 million dollarexpansion of the South Plant will allowfor the new production line that will be

capable of producing larger diameterstorm sewer pipe.

HiSAN Inc., which first began oper-ating a factory in Findlay in 1987,now known as Sanoh America Inc.,is supplying the automotive indus-try with various fluid handling tub-ing applications. Sanoh America Inc.employs approximately 725 people atthe Findlay operation.

It was also a year of change forKuss Corp., which became CumminsFiltration in early 2007. The Cumminsname helps brand a more unified glob-al presence as it continues to grow intoworld markets.

Marathon Petroleum Co. (MPC) andMarathon Oil Co. experienced stronggrowth in employment as well as crudeoil and natural gas sales. Marathonslocal operations expect the positivetrends to continue in 2007.

Hancock County a geographicallocation that is ideal for family life andbusiness!

For visitors and residents alike, theconvenience of Interstate 75 along witha system of State Routes and U.S. Route

224 makes travel to Toledo, Dayton,Columbus, Cincinnati or Detroit quickand easy to accomplish.

Travelers and visitors to the Findlayarea are served by the Findlay Airport aswell as Tiffin Aire in Tiffin, Ohio. A $1.92million grant was recently approved bythe Federal Aviation Administration forHtaxiway improvements at the FindlayAirport. The grant monies will resurfacethe existing taxiway as well as extendthe airports east-west taxiway.

Additional features of HancockCountys transportation system include:dozens of trucking firms that provide interand intro-state cargo delivery service;three of the nations overnight packagedelivery services maintain operations inHancock County; freight rail service isavailable through Norfolk & Southernand CSX; deep-water shipping is avail-able for international businesses viaports at nearby Lake Erie.


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The growth and revitalization with-in the Main Street area of Findlaymakes it one of Americas best smalltowns and an industrial growth area.Thriving with business and activities,

Main Street is divided into three sep-arate yet entwined districts, desig-nated by a distinct banner: The RiverDistrict is the entertainment sectionof the downtown, while The GaslightDistrict includes areas where busi-nesses and shops are primarily locat-ed. The Civic District encompassesgovernment offices and other agen-

cies related to public service.Specialty shopping and multicul-

tural restaurants, as well as com-munity outdoor events are part of theMain Street Scene. Graceful, reno-

vated buildings are also located with-in the historic downtown area, includ-ing The Rawson Building, knownas the most wired historic build-ing in northwest Ohio. The RawsonBuilding provides space for high-techand retail businesses as well as eightloft-style apartments.

One of Greater Findlays assets is thehuman element ... a remarkable work-force and community, enchored with astrong job base. Considered a regionalemployment hub, Hancock County hasseen average industry wages increaseby a total of 15.6% from 2001 to 2006.This is greater than the growth in indus-try wages for the state of Ohio.

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Hancock County business communityis also committed to being a goodcorporate citizen. For over 20 years,Hancock Leadership has provided thearea with trained leaders who are pre-pared to lead by serving first. A national-ly-recognized nine-month seminar pro-gram sponsored by GreaterFindlayInc.,Hancock Leadership is designed to fos-ter and promote community volunteerleadership resources. Young peopleare offered a similar program through

hancock Youth Leadership.

New to Greater Findlay to WorkingEd.com, which began as a result of a grantawarded by the Ohio Department of Joband Family Services in cooperation withthe Ohio Department of Development.The goal of WorkingEd.com is to retaintalent in the West Central Ohio Regionby providing an easily accessible meth-od of linking post secondary graduatingstudents and those seeking internships

with businesses in the region that haveemployment and career needs to fill.This program provides the opportunityto drill down to skill sets either requiredby employers or obtained by students.This skill set technology gives employ-ers the ability to locate their primecandidates and students the opportu-nity to display what skills they possess.WorkingEd.com is free of charge, easyto use and the results of searches canbe emailed for convenience.

Hancock County offers a wonderfulvariety of quality construction in the newhome, commercial and industrial areas.If a more rural or historical setting isappealing, look no further than the vil-lage areas surrounding Findlay, or tourSouth Main Street, with its expansive

array of historical residences.Real estate growth continues through-out Hancock County with work begin-ning on Deer Landing and Van BurenTrace. On the east side of Findlay,planning has started on the SturbridgeColony. Additional homes with a vari-ety of floor plans and price ranges

can be found at The Palms, Deer RunEstates, The Woods at Hillcrest, HillcrestEstates, Lakeview Park Estates, RedHawk Run, Forest Lake, StoneBridgeEstate, Country Side, Krystal Ridge,Winter Woods, Hunters Creek, HuntersRidge, Southridge Estate, Apple Tree

Grove, The Point at Brookstone, TheWoods at Burberry, Liberty Dold Farms,Eagle Estates and other developments.If condominium or apartment living is apreference, many options are availablethrough-out Hancock County, includingNew York-style loft apartments locatedin downtown Findlay.


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Agriculture is one of the lead-ing growth industries in HancockCounty. There are approximately1,150 farms throughout the countyand more than 300,000 acres beingfarmed with the majority of farms

producing corn, soybeans andwheat. The past year saw fewersoybeans planted but the yield peracre increased. The quality for thesoybean yield was rated good, withan average of 43 bushels per acre.Corn quality was also rated goodwith a corn harvest of 12,027,600bushels. Soft, red winter wheatyielded a total harvest of 2,765,248bushels.

Traditional agriculture is not theonly growth area in Greater Findlay.In 2007 two new ethanol plantswill be constructed in Leipsic andLima, OH with additional facilitiesunder consideration for Fostoriaand Carey. A source of alternativefuel that primarily utilizes corn, theethanol plants receive governmentincentives to aid in construction.

Non-traditional farms are also part

of Hancock County. For 22 years,Kaleidoscope Farms has grownquality Christmas trees: White Pine,Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, ConcolorFir as well as Serbian Spruce,Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir and BlackHills Spruce. Horse drawn wagonrides to and from the tree fieldsare available weekends during theNovember/December holiday sea-son and the Kaleidoscope Christmas

accessory gift shop offers freshgreenery, garland, grave swags, hotcider and peanuts.

Located just outside Findlay isAlpaca Jacks Suri Farm. The busi-ness was started in 1992 with thepurchase of one Huacaya and sixSuri alpacas. The original herd ofseven grew through large participa-tion in Peruvian importations, includ-ing the Canadian/Peruvian import.

Committed to raising the finest qual-ity animals, Alpaca Jacks is hometo one of Americas largest selec-tions of top quality Peruvian Accoyoand colored suri bloodlines.


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Caring for a variety of ages, fromchildren to older adults, GreaterFindlay offers a variety of programsand services.

Private child care centers are locat-

ed throughout the county and providequality care for children from new-born to school age. Church-relatedand county-based child care servicesare also available. For those pursu-ing higher education or simply a firstclass child care environment, OwensCommunity College has opened itsnew Child Care Center on its FindlayCampus. Available to not only the chil-dren of students and staff membersbut also to those of the general public,

the new center has virtually tripled theprevious facilitys capacity space andhas room for about 40 children.

The Hancock County Agencyon Aging, (HCAA) known to mostas The Senior Center, has a twopronged mission: Enriching Lives andSupporting Independence for HancockCounty residents age 60 or better.The Agency on Aging offers a wide

range of activities and support ser-vices to assist seniors: Chore servicesoffer much needed help in maintaininghomes as well as a weekly grocerydelivery service; Outreach helps

seniors or their caregivers in workingthrough the maze of senior benefitsand governmental programs; MobileMeals delivers tasty, nutritious mealsfor homebound seniors; VolunteerGuardianship recruits, trains and sup-ports volunteer guardians for adultsunable to handle their own care deci-sions. The Agency on Aging alsoprovides invaluable support programsdesigned to help seniors remain intheir own homes. Through its Senior

Center activities, HCAA providesopportunities for fellowship, educationand enrichment with social events,classes, trips, wellness programs andthe new Senior Caf, the in place forlunch for seniors from throughout thecommunity.

The Findlay Service League sup-plies intergenerational servicesthroughout the community. Assisting

the Hancock County Agency on Aging,the Findlay Service League provides

grocery delivery every Wednesdayto senior citizens within the GreaterFindlay area. Once a week, exerciseclasses are held for adults with specialneeds at the Birchaven RetirementVillages Adult Day center. In thespring, the League staffs a Safe KidsSaturday. Children learn various safe-ty practices such as calling 911 andwearing helmets while participating in

an in-line skate rodeo.HATS, a branchof the Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot and

Putnam (counties) Community ActionCommission, is a public transportationservice that operates inside Findlayand Hancock County. It has 16 con-verted vans and minivans, 11 of whichare wheelchair accessible, and pro-vides transportation from 7:15 a.m. to11:15 p.m., Monday through Saturday.About 39 percent of HATS riders usethe service to get to and from work.

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During its Grand Opening celeb-rationsin February 2007, Blanchard ValleyHospital (BVH) drew more than 9,000area residents who came to see a truehealing environment. The Thomas B. &Kathleen M. Donnell Patient Pavilion is a

six-story structure that includes intensiveand coronary care units, oncology, medi-cal/surgical floors, pediatrics, rehabilita-tion, and obstetrics. Lead donors Tomand Kate Donnell motivated the HancockCounty community to contribute more than$13 million towards the $95 million project.Designed with patient comfort and staffefficiency in mind, the new patient pavilionfeatures natural wood and stone finishes,abundant natural light, family gatheringareas, and patient rooms with dedicatedspace for caregivers and visitors.

The obstetrics floor looks more likea fine hotel than a hospital maternityward. All rooms are intended for labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum (LDRP)which means, essentially, that the patientremains in her room throughout her stay.Babies room in with mom, even thoughthey may not be able to enjoy the Internetand e-mail access, movies, and educa-tional videos available through televisionsin each room.

With the move to the new Pavilion, thehospital has also added a Level 2 SpecialCare Nursery which allows BVH to treatmore premature infants close to home.The nursery features private areas foreach baby, with rocking chairs for parents.

The well baby nursery boasts a starrynight sky that twinkles, much to visitors(and infants) delight.

A major construction project on the2007 horizon for the Blanchard ValleyHealth System (BVHS) is the addition ofa second congregate living apartmentbuilding at Birchaven Heights. Locatedin the EasternWoods Development onthe east side of Findlay, Birchaven fea-tures spacious apartments, use of anindoor pool and gym, chef-prepared mealsand planned social activities.In addition

to the state-of-the-art care provided bythe Blanchard Valley Health System, theGreater Findlay area provides a wealth ofadditional medical services and is hometo orthodontists, oral surgeons, dentists,optometrists, podiatrists, chiropractorsand osteopaths.

The Findlay Surgery Center is a sepa-rate enterprise from BVHS and allowsphysicians and medical professionalsto practice medicine in a high-quality

and comfortable environment. Licensedby the state of Ohio and accredited bythe Joint Commission on accreditation ofHealthcare organization (JCAHO).

Physicians and medical professionalshave access to fully-equipped operating

rooms with the most up-to-date technol-ogy. The center specializes in ear, noseand throat, endoscopy, gastroenterology,general surgery, gynecological surgery,laser eye surgery, plastic surgery, podia-

try, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgeryand urology.

For those seeking a premier retirementcommunity, Birchaven Retirement Villageis located in BVHS EasternWoods com-plex on Findlays east side. All services

necessary to provide exceptional long-term care are located under one roof. Therecently completed club house and reha-bilitation center were designed to compli-ment and enhance the existing services.

Hancock CountyEstablished: Act - April 1, 18202004 Population: 73,602Land Area: 531.4 square milesCounty Seat: Findlay CityNamed for: John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of

Independence

Above information provided by: Office of Strategic Research/OhioDepartment of Development

GreaterFindlay is composed of numerous villages and townships.Unique and individual as their names, these areas are the coreof GreaterFindlayInc.: Arcadia, Arlington, Benton Ridge, Findlay,Jenera, McComb, Mount Blanchard, Mount Cory, North Findlay,Rawson, Van Buren and Vanlue.


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A community vision was realized in2006 with the opening of the HancockCounty Welcome Center. As part ofthe Hancock County Convention andVisitors Bureau, the facility includesCVB offices, a small conference roomin addition to the Welcome Center.Within the Welcome Center area arevarious brochure displays includinghotels, bed & breakfasts, restaurants,shopping, attractions, maps, andother informational pieces to enhanceand accommodate a visitors stay inHancock County. The goal of the CVBand Welcome Center has been toestablish better visibility and a stron-ger presence for visitors as well asresidents of our community. With over300 hospitality businesses in HancockCounty, the Welcome Center providesan invaluable service: bringing theGreater Findlay area to one location.Above: With the recent 9,000 squarefoot addition to the Virginia B. GardnerFine Arts Pavilion on The University of

Findlay campus, the Mazza Museumhas added space for a childrens artstudio, childrens art exhibit wall, artresource library and appreciation cen-ter. The Museum houses original art-work by renowned illustrators of chil-drens books and is the worlds largestgallery specializing in such art. Thecollection contains more than 1,000pieces, including Marcia Browns illus-trations from `Cinderella` and severaldrawings by Randolph J. Caldecott, for

whom the Caldecott Medal is named.Our Spirit ShowsVisitors as well asbusiness travelers continue to be agreat resource for the communitywhether they are golfing on one ofthe eight public golf courses, visitingone of our numerous attractions orspecialty shops, or choosing from avariety of lodging or satisfying diningexperiences. With over 300,000 plusvisitors each year, Hancock Countycontinues to be an ideal place to live,

work, play and visit.For more information on meeting

planning, bureau services, calendar ofevents as well as a full list of accommoda-tions, dining and shopping experiences:visit www.visitfindlay.com.


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With over 6,496 students, theFindlay City School system pro-vides nine elementary buildings,three middle schools and a com-prehensive high school. In addition,

Millstream Career and TechnologyCenter vocation school helps servethe needs of Findlay High Schoolstudents as well as students from13 surrounding school districts. Asis evident in awards and recogni-tions, the Findlay/ Hancock Schooldistrict continues to recognize thateducation is the cornerstone of thefuture: Geoff Hill, fifth grade studentat Lincoln Elementary, earning the

right to compete in the NationalGeographic Ohio Geography Bee;Golden Apple honors for FindlayCity School teachers; the FindlayHigh School We The Peopleteam earning a state championshiptitle; Coty Hendricks, Findlay HighSchool, earning a perfect score onthe Level 3 National German Exam- the only student in the state ofOhio to achieve this score; exem-

plary sport seasons for FHS LadyTrojans (21-5) and Boys Basketballteam (21-4).

There are several private schoolsthat are an alternative to publicschools. In 2004, Faith Academyof Findlay relocated to the GreaterFindlay area. Established in 1971,Faith Academy is an interdenomi-national pre K-8th Grade ChristianSchool. For over 100 years, St.

Wendelins Catholic School has pro-vided quality education to an enroll-ment of approximately 405 in ele-mentary grades and 218 in grades9-12. Education for students withspecific special needs is offered byBlanchard Valley School.

In 2006, the St. Michaels Schoolmoved into a new facility now knownas the St. Michael the ArchangelSchool and Formation Center.

Located on the east side of Findlay,it contains the original primary schoolplus an additional 70,000 squarefeet of new construction; a total sizeof 110,000 square feet. The schoolprovides education for preschool

students through eighth grade.The Ohio Department of

Education has provided each schooldistrict in the state with a ReportCard rating their performances for

the 2005-2006 school year in rela-tion to 25 performance indicators.Three school systems in HancockCounty, the Arcadia Local Schools,the Liberty-Benton Local Schools,and the Van Buren Local Schools,achieved EXCELLENT ratings. Only31% of the school districts in thestate achieved this highest rankingfor the 2005-2006 Report Card.

Opportunities exist throughout

each school system that promotesathletics, theatre, music, interestin the arts as well as academi-cally-based activities. The GreaterFindlay educational system is truly acommunity partnership that fostersan environment of on-going learn-ing that prepares each student for ahappy and exciting future.

In the Fall of 2005, OwensCommunity College marked a mile-

stone in the institutions academichistory by opening a new $17.7 mil-lion Findlay-area campus. Owenseducation center provides an arrayof academic resources, highlightedby 38 advanced technology class-rooms, 27 technical and computerlaboratories, and student servicesareas. Included in the new studentservices areas are a Bursars Office,Records Office, Financial Aid Office

and Enrollment Services Office, aswell as a grant-funded Child CareCenter. In March 2007, Owens con-tinued to invest in the future of highereducation within the Northwest Ohioregion by formerly dedicating a new$4.2 million Community Educationand Wellness Center.

Owens Findlay-area campus ishome to more than 100 degree andcertificate program areas. Among

the academic program offeringsavailable to students are arts andsciences, business and informationtechnology, health sciences, tech-nology, public safety and emergen-cy preparedness and skilled trades.

Findlay College was founded in

1882 by the citizens of the city ofFindlay and the Churches of GodGeneral Conference. The institutionchanged its name to The Universityof Findlay in 1989 to reflect thedynamic growth in enrollment andthe diversity of academic offeringsavailable, including the addition ofgraduate programs.

The University of Findlay hasbecome the largest private univer-

sity in Northwest Ohio, with a totalenrollment of more than 4,700. Over465 international students from 30countries are enrolled at The Uof F. With a progressive look tothe future, academic programs con-tinue to be expanded. In 2006, adoctor of pharmacy degree wasapproved for pre-candidacy statusby the Accreditation Council forPharmacy Education, the first step in

a three-step process. The Universityacquired the former Findlay campusof Owens Community College andrenovated the 62,000 square footmain facility to accommodate theCollege of Education, the Schoolof Pharmacy and the biology pro-gram. In addition, The Universityof Findlay has been named a BestMidwestern College for 2007 bythe Princeton Review. UF was also

named a College of Distinction byStudent Horizons Inc. in 2005 and2006, and was recognized as oneof Americas Best Private Collegesfor 2005 and 2006 by InstitutionalResearch and Evaluation Inc.


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Volunteerism is alive and wellthroughout the Greater Findlay area.In late 2006, a multimillion dollar effort,aided by volunteers and visionaries,resulted in the completion of a modern,non-profit structure that would house

18 social service agencies dedicatedto supporting needy families. Knownas The Family Center, the renovationis home to small non-profit organiza-tions, giving them a clean work envi-ronment with shared conference andtraining rooms and work center. TheFamily Center project was initiatedby the board and foundation of TheFindlay-Hancock County CommunityFoundation (TCF). Barbara Deerhake,

President of TCF, recently commentedin The Courier It (wasnt about)throwing up a building in this commu-nity. Its whats going on in the buildingthat counts. Were still in the role ofenabling people and being proactive.

For over 50 years the United Way ofHancock County has been measurablyimproving peoples lives. The UnitedWay of Hancock County continues toserve the community with its VolunteerCenter, communicating informationthat aligns those who wish to helpwith the needs of not-for-profit agen-cies. Supporting over 18 agencies, theUnited Way plays a vital role in bring-ing the whole community together tocreate long-term, lasting change.

Celebrating their 20th year in 2006,the Lupus Foundation of American,Northwest Ohio Chapter, is based inFindlay. The 11th Annual Findlay Walkfor Lupus, entitled Shine the Light onLupus was a great success for bothvolunteers and participants, raisingfunds and awareness. The missionof the the Lupus Foundation is Toimprove the diagnosis and treatmentof lupus, support individuals and fami-

lies affected by the disease, increaseawareness of lupus among health pro-fessionals and the public, and find thecauses and cure for lupus.

Volunteerism takes many shapesand forms throughout Greater Findlay:The dedication of Shannon Mitchellwho trains seeing eye dogs, the inspi-ration of Leslie Droll, cancer survivor

advocate and Hancock Leadershipand Hancock Youth Leadership, help-ing to provide the community withtrained leaders who are prepared tolead by serving. People of all agesgive their time, effort and money to avariety of organizations; contributingto and upgrading the quality of life inHancock County.


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The Greater Findlay area is hometo more than 125 churches, offeringa variety of ministries to people ofall backgrounds. One of the new-est church facilities in the area was

completed In 2006, The GatewayChurch was organized as a congre-gation on January 27, 2002 and aspart of the Evangelical PresbyterianChurch (EPC), places emphasis onBible teaching, spiritual growth andfamily building.

In addition to Hancock Countysrich church heritage, there are manyfaith-based schools within the com-munity. St. Michael Catholic Schoolopened its new facility in 2006, join-ing together the primary school at

723 Sutton place with new construc-tion of 70,000 square feet. The newfacility size is 110,000 square feetand houses students in preschoolthrough eighth grade. A new library,gymnasium, 21 new class rooms,as well as larger computer, science,art and music rooms are welcomedadditions.

Faith Academy and St. WendelinCatholic School also offer a reli-gious based, quality education.

For higher education, WinebrennerTheological Seminary is located ina new 52,000 square foot buildingadjacent to The University of Findlaycampus.The Greater Findlay area isproud to be part of the UPWARDbasketball program. Designed asan evangelistic sports ministry forfirst through sixth grade boys andgirls, UPWARD promotes salvation,character, and self-esteem in everychild. Basketball and cheerleadingprograms are offered in the Findlayarea. Upward also provides opportu-nities for volunteers from all walks oflife to become meaningfully involvedin the ministries of church and com-munity.


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