Created by Visionaries for Growth
Led by a network of corporate and civic leaders from the community, ConnecToledo is a 501(c)3 organization committed to the redevelopment of downtown Toledo. This is accomplished by connecting public and private investment to facilitate the implementation of the Downtown Toledo Master Plan and other community priorities.
In 2017, ConnecToledo evolved from the 22nd Century Committee, which sought to align downtown revitalization efforts through a new master plan. As the master plan was completed, the 22nd Century Committee was reconstituted as the Downtown Toledo Development Corporation with the public-facing name of ConnecToledo.
Contracting with the Downtown Toledo Improvement District (DTID) to deliver on their Service Plan, ConnecToledo maintains programs for marketing/communications, business advocacy, residential attraction, business attraction including pre-development activity and an ambassador program focused on hospitality, cleaning and safety. The map of DTID’s boundaries is found here.
When you’re in downtown Toledo, a clean and secure environment makes all the difference. Our Ambassador Team is here to welcome and assist you. They’re knowledgeable on restaurants, attractions, events, services, parking and directions. Always ready to greet you with a smile 7 days a week. Call for assistance at 1-419-467-9451.
Board Members
Vince DiPofi | Chair
Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, SSOE, Inc.
Tom Manahan | Vice President
Chairman and CEO, Lathrop
Alex Gerken | Treasurer
President and CEO, Fifth Third Bank Northwest Ohio
Gene Abercrombie | Secretary
Real Estate Attorney, Eastman & Smith LTD
Bob Baxter
President and CEO, Mercy Health-Lima and Toledo Regions
Brian Chambers
Chairman and CEO, Owens Corning
Andy Dale
CFO, Hylant
Dan Dower
Regional President, KeyBank
Marc Folk
Executive Director, The Arts Commission
Adam Freels
Senior VP, Huntington Bank
Wendy Gramza
President & CEO, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
John Haudrich
Senior VP and CFO, Owens-Illinois Inc.
Sharon Fulop
Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
James Hoffman
Community Member
Joel Jerger
Executive Vice President, Toledo Market Area, Premier Bank
Adam Levine
Director, Toledo Museum of Art
Will Lucas
CEO, Creadio
Bill McDonnell
Regional President, PNC Bank
Jack Mewhort
Commercial & Residential Business Development, Midland Title Agency
Ray Micham
Principal, The Collaborative Inc.
Dean Monske
President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership
Joe Napoli
President and CEO, Toledo Mud Hens/Walleye
Arturo Polizzi
President & CEO, ProMedica
Matthew Rubin
President & CEO, Crane Development
Bill Rudolph
Chair, Rudolph Libbe Group
Matt Schroeder
Interim President, University of Toledo
Barry Shaner
CEO, Directions Credit Union
Sharon Speyer
Community Member
Dave Zenk
Executive Director, Metroparks Toledo
DOWNTOWN TOLEDO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Board Members
ConnecToledo has a working relationship with the Board of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District.
Matt Rubin | Chair
Developer and Project Manager, Crane Development
Danny Dymarkowski | Vice Chair
Owner, Dymarkowski Development Group
Bruce Rumpf | Treasurer
President and CEO, Job1USA
Yvette Mayzes | Secretary
Senior Property Manager, Reichle Klein Group
Dean Ball
Vice President, STS Management
Ed Beczynski
Owner, The Blarney Irish Pub & Focaccia's
Tallie Carter
Executive Director & Founder, RubyCats
Jay Dellinger
Assistant VP - Facilities, ProMedica
Lizzie Friedman
Co-Owner, Culture Clash Records
Jim Kniep
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, The Manhattan Group
Jake Lindke
Construction Project Manager, RKP Group
Bill Long
General Property Manager, Owens Corning
Ryan Miller
Owner, TESCON 1 LLC
Jeremy Santus
Owner, Roost Property Group
Bob Siebenaller
Principal, SSOE
Lisa Sobecki
Lucas County Commissioner
Pete Gerken
Lucas County Commissioner
Brandon Sehlhorst
City of Toledo Administration
Vanice S. Williams
Toledo City Councilperson
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Check out our map to find all the best spots or events going on in downtown Toledo.
Experience all the great benefits of visiting, working, living, shopping or investing in
the heart of our community.
