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page 5 Amazon Air Operation begins at Toledo Express page 19 www.toledobiz.com APRIL 2021 Vol. 37, No. 04 • $2.25 Gideon Owen Wine Co. a catalyst for development Quintin and Donna Smith purchased the former Mon Ami establishment on Catawba Island in June of 2019. Their decision to pur- chase the business stemmed from their love for the historic building, cellars, and the beau- HHealthcareealthcare tiful surrounding property. According to the owners, they also had concerns that another & InsuranceInsurance buyer would choose to commercially devel- ppageage 1313 op the surrounding property, which in their GGideonideon OOwenwen WWineine CCompany’sompany’s opinion would destroy the historical nature CCatawbaatawba IIslandsland wwineryinery of the land. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: (…continued on page 3) DEVELOPMENT NEWS ................................... 2 WEALTH MANAGEMENT ........................... 5 FINANCIAL SERVICES & TAX ....................... 10 Backyard Products invests $3M in expansion HEALTHCARE & INSURANCE ................... 13 Backyard Products, a designer, manufacturer BUSINESS LIST ............................................... 17 and installer of backyard wood structures, is in- NEWS IN BRIEF .............................................. 19 vesting $3 million to expand its current 200,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Monroe, Mich- REAL ESTATE .................................................. 21 igan by 60,000 square feet and create 15-20 new CLASSIFIEDS .................................................. 23 jobs. The investment offers additional warehousing and storage along with new manufacturing technol- ogy for product and logistical effi ciencies. The expansion will provide a new state-of-the- art manufacturing equipment and product proto- type area, and, according to the company, it is also planning $1-2 million in equipment upgrades to improve effi ciency and safety in the workplace. The project broke ground in October 2020 (…continued on page 2) Construction taking place at Backyard Products’ facility in Monroe Ardagh purchases $13.5M Huron plant Ardagh Group has completed the $13.5 mil- lion purchase of a 340,000 square foot facili- ty in Huron, the former IAC facility, and will convert it into a manufacturing plant produc- CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED ing beverage cans and ends. The company is adding an additional 300,000 square feet to the facility, will begin production in late 2021, and is expected to generate approximately 200 new local jobs. “This is one of numerous capacity expan- sion efforts we are initiating as consumers and customers increasingly recognize the environ- mental advantages of beverage cans. Our prod- TIME SENSITIVE MAIL SENSITIVE TIME TOLEDO BUSINESS JOURNAL TOLEDO PO BOX 1206 43537 OH MAUMEE ucts deliver high recycle and content rates, of- Ardagh Group’s Huron facility (…continued on page 17) Published twice a month, CREDIT WATCH will provide invaluable help to your business. It identifies area companies – including customers, suppliers, competitors, and others – that are involved in litigation, liens, bankruptcy, and other legal actions. For more info, please scan the QR code or visit toledobiz.com 2 · TOLEDO BUSINESS JOURNAL · APRIL 2021 DEVELOPMENT NEWS Backyard Products …Continued from page 1 and has an estimated completion of spring. orado; and Dallas, Davison Building and Development out of plus 33 branch offi c- Monroe is the general contractor for the es that provide instal- project. lation services for its “We are proud of our company’s Michi- products across the gan presence and origins starting back in the country. MOSSER ‘70s. Since then, we have expanded in many According to Since 1948 other backyard-related categories and we Dave Davis, market- see tremendous growth opportunities both ing manager, Back- organically and through continued acquisi- yard Products, the Do More Withh Mosserer. tions,” said Thomas van der Meulen, CEO, company has strong Backyard Products designs, manufactures, Backyard Products. growth demand in and installs backyard wood structures “We’re excited at the prospect of cre- outdoor products and ating 15-20 new jobs and also very appre- renewed home improvement focus. “Upgrading offi ce environment and lo- 9 Full-Service Construction ciative of the continued support from the “We continue to diversify our product of- cation amenities for our current corporate Company Monroe community and assistance from ferings by adding companies. Acquisitions employees and new hires was essential as the Monroe County Business Development over the last 10 years have bolstered our ros- our company continues to grow and evolve,” 9 Capital Improvements Corporation,” said Dan Dalach, executive ter of lifestyle products under the Backyard said Dalach. Budgeting vice president of human resources, Back- umbrella,” explained Davis. The new offi ce will accommodate mar- yard Products. The company also recently relocated its keting, sales, product development, IT, fi - 9 Site Optimization Support For over 45 years Backyard Products corporate offi ce to Ann Arbor. The new cor- nance, and executive leadership teams. Both has sold sheds, playsets, accessory dwell- porate offi ce occupies the top two fl oors of fl oors feature an open offi ce environment for 9 Metal Building Experts ing units (ADUs), and outdoor living struc- a newly constructed, six-story building lo- plenty of collaboration space and an outdoor tures through direct channels and major cated at 317 South Main Street in the heart covered patio that overlooks downtown. 9 Experienced Self-Performing retailer partners like Lowe’s, Costco, and of downtown Ann Arbor. Previously, Back- “It really doesn’t get any better than this Workforce Home Depot. The company’s key brands yard was headquartered alongside its manu- in Ann Arbor. The location alone is fan- include Heartland Sheds, Gorilla Playsets, facturing facility in Monroe, where its man- tastic,” commented van der Meulen. “This 9 100% Employee Owned Handy Home Products, Swing-N-Slide, Stu- ufacturing and operations will remain. move represents another signifi cant mile- dio Shed, and Lawn Master. According to Backyard, by moving cor- stone for our fast-growing company. The Currently, Backyard Products has a total porate offi ces to Ann Arbor, it positions new space better accommodates our grow- Follow us of 500 employees between its corporate of- the company to retain and attract top tal- ing team and enables us to hire addition- fi ce in Ann Arbor and four divisional head- ent in business-critical leadership and sup- al talent to support our aggressive growth mosserconstruction.com quarters in Monroe; Atlanta; Boulder, Col- port roles. plans.” COMING SOON IN PO Box 1206 · Maumee, Ohio 43537 (419) 865-0972 · www.toledobiz.com • Human Resources • Education & Training and MBA & Executive Programs • BWC / Open Enrollment • Access to Capital Guide and SBA Funding for Small Business COMING SOON IN DEADLINES Your Single Source SoluƟ on Commercial and Industrial Grounds Management Editorial 15th prior to publication • Steel & Metalworking One Call, One Company, One Invoice Advertising 17th prior to publication • Construction Management Please send press releases to: • Transportation Logistics [email protected] Please send subscription inquiries to: & Warehousing [email protected] • Mechanical / Electrical Articles may be reprinted by obtaining written permission from Telex Communications, Inc. Errors and omissions contained in editorial or advertising material are not the responsibility of the Contractors Directory publisher. Subscriber lists are confi dential and protected. GroundsCo | 1021 Warwick Avenue | Toledo Ohio 43635 | 419.535.6436 | groundsco.com DEVELOPMENT NEWS APRIL 2021 · TOLEDO BUSINESS JOURNAL · 3 Gideon Owen …Continued from page 1 After purchasing the facility and property, hadn’t been satisfi ed as customers. So we they decided to rebrand the Mon Ami Histor- made a tough choice to change the name,” ic Restaurant and Winery into Gideon Owen said Quintin. Wine Company. Gideon Owen Wine Compa- The couple has set a few goals: ny will be composed of several branded op- 1. Establish the fi rst commercial vineyard erations – Tirage Wine Bar and French Mar- with wine production on Catawba Island in ket, The Chalet Restaurant, and the Gideon over 100 years, thereby taking Catawba Is- Owen Winery. land back to its roots as one of the world’s “We never anticipated ever buying this great wine growing regions. winery. We got there June 12th and we don’t “The Erie Islands has a cooler climate and have any real restaurant experience. I was al- less humidity. It was America’s original Napa sought out and discovered many of the his- each year. ways in manufacturing and fi gured that we Valley,” said Quintin. torical truths of the facility. “We’ve planted 10,000 grapes, but it was did pretty good and we’d fi gure it out. What 2. Expose and showcase one of Amer- “An interesting fact is that the original a horrible experience in a drought last year. I we found was there were people who had ica’s lost artifacts once again to the public group of fruit growers who banded togeth- think we probably had 20% death rate – but come for a long time to this place and they – the European-inspired vaulted wine cel- er to create this national treasure named the we’ll know in the spring,” said Quintin. “But lars. These wine cellars are second to none entity ‘Catawba Island’s Wine Company.’ In the future is left to our collective imagina- in the entire country, and our ancestors de- other words, they had the wisdom to view tion. We are building something that brings serve recognition for their work, according their magnifi cent creation as the communi- community – community enrichment is kind to the couple. ty’s wine company, not just theirs. It is this of our goal. 3. Create a campus environment where knowledge that has guided our efforts to re- According to Quintin, everybody hates a the local community and guests can immerse store the facility and grounds into something business model that’s seasonal, so the plan themselves in Catawba Island’s history and its which will be a point of pride for the commu- is to extend the season. Twin Oast, which agricultural beauty.