News

Fall 2025

  • Lucas County Canine Care & Control Grand Opening

    September 26, 2025
    1301 Monroe Street
    Uptown District

    This new facility will expand their ability to care for their dogs, provide quite spaces for anxious dogs, outdoor play areas, and so much more!

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  • Riverside Barbecue Company Grand Opening

    September 23, 2025
    915 N. Summit Street
    Ostrich Towne

    This restaurant in the historic Vistula neighborhood, situated in Ostrich Towne, offers central Texas-style barbecue, craft cocktails, live music, pinball, and a full bar.  

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  • Toledo's Share Winery Grand Opening

    September 12, 2025
    23 N. Huron Street
    Warehouse District

    We're excited to share an incredible milestone with you: Toledo's Share Wine is making history as downtown Toledo's first wine manufacturing facility since pre-prohibition! After months of anticipation, we're finally ready to welcome you into The Wine Room Speakeasy for our grand opening celebration.

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  • Huron Yards Grand Opening

    September 2025
    33 N. Huron Street
    Warehouse District

    The first phase of transforming one of downtown Toledo’s most iconic and historic blocks is complete. Community members and city leaders joined Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, ConnecToledo and the Crane Development team for the official ribbon cutting of The Produce Lofts at 33 N. Huron Street.

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Summer 2025

  • Three men standing in front of a large colorful mural with blue and green abstract shapes and orange eyes, in a parking lot with several cars and tall buildings in the background.

    ConnecToledo Celebrates New Mural in Downtown Toledo

    July 24, 2025
    Levis Square Park
    Central District

    Dean Davis, along with the support of Dave Ball and the Port Authority, created a new Toledo Mural on the Superior Street Garage to honor Toledo’s nickname as “Frogtown”.

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  • Logo for Toledo Jeep Fest 2025, featuring a mountain with a sun, a Jeep vehicle, buildings, and a water droplet, with text indicating it is a sponsor for 2025, happening from August 1 to 3.

    Downtown Toledo Gears Up For Another Exciting Jeep Fest from August 1-3

    July 7, 2025
    Downtown Toledo & Toledo Region

    ConnecToledo is a proud sponsor of the upcoming 2025 Toledo Jeep Fest. Join us in downtown Toledo on the weekend of Aug. 1-3.

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  • People celebrating a grand opening or event outside a building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, including a person in a large chicken costume and a group of adults and children.

    Grand Opening: Papa Kato's Japanese Fried Chicken

    June 5, 2025
    30 S. St. Clair Street
    Warehouse District

    Downtown Toledo celebrates Kengo Kato’s third restaurant on St. Clair Street!

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  • A city scene with tall glass buildings, a park with green trees, and parked vehicles including cars and food trucks.

    Lunch at Levis Celebrates 20 Years of Food and Music in Downtown Toledo

    June 1, 2025
    Levis Square Park
    Central District

    Downtown Toledo is celebrating its 20th year of Lunch at Levis with a lineup of live music & a more diverse fleet of food trucks.

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Spring 2025

  • Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a white collared shirt and a black blazer with a pin, against a dark background.

    ConnecToledo Appoints Christine Michaels as New CEO

    May 14, 2025

    ConnecToledo is excited to announce the appointment of Christine Michaels as its new CEO. In this capacity, Christine will spearhead efforts to revitalize downtown Toledo, focusing on enhancing economic development and community engagement.

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  • A man in a suit speaks at a podium with a microphone, while six other people, dressed in business or casual attire, stand in a line on a sunny day with a city skyline and river in the background.

    Downtown Toledo Comes Alive Through Unprecedented Collaboration & 2025 Activations

    April 23, 2025
    Glass City Metropark
    Riverfront

    Downtown Toledo is buzzing with energy and excitement thanks to a powerful collaboration among community leaders, organizations, and local businesses. The collaborative push is led by ConnecToledo, in partnership with The City of Toledo, Lucas County, Metroparks Toledo, Destination Toledo, Toledo Mud Hens, Huntington Center, and a wide network of local businesses.

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  • Two mascots in baseball uniforms jumping on the baseball field in front of stadium stands and tall buildings.

    Downtown Toledo Celebrates Mud Hen's Opening Day on March 28

    March 1, 2025
    Downtown Toledo
    Warehouse District

    Who's ready for some Mud Hens baseball? Opening Weekend at Fifth Third Field is Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31. Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for Toledo’s biggest celebration in Downtown Toledo!

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  • The image shows two adjacent buildings with distinct architectural styles, one painted white with decorative trim and the other dark gray with large windows, under an overcast sky.

    City of Toledo Economic Development Launches Vibrancy Initiative Grant Programs

    March 1, 2025
    City of Toledo

    The City of Toledo Department of Economic Development is excited to announce the launch of four grant programs under the Vibrancy Initiative. Eligible businesses and property owners can now apply online until March 5, 2025. The Vibrancy Initiative is a comprehensive revitalization effort focused on enhancing Toledo’s vitality through building exterior improvements and the activation of first-floor commercial spaces.

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