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Our Members
“The formation of the NOIC has shown the ability of NW Ohio to put collaboration discussions into action. This lays the groundwork for additional partnerships and execution of future innovation initiatives in the region.”
Dean Monske
President & CEO Regional Growth Partnership
“NOIC connects industries, local institutions of higher education, and workforce development organizations to elevate Northwest Ohio as a world-class innovation powerhouse in the field of glass science and sustainable manufacturing. O-I Glass, a founding partner of the consortium, looks forward to developing new talent and industrializing innovative technologies enabled by NOIC.”
Dr. Ludovic Valette
Vice President Owens Illinois
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to get a return on investment in technology that will help our glass and solar-energy industries to survive and prosper.”
Jim Hoffman
Chairman, Regional Growth Partnership
“An innovation hub is all about helping the community leverage resources to produce more talent and research development in the areas they are excellent in.”
Jon Husted
Ohio Lieutenant Governor
“We’ve had a long history of being at the leading edge of the glass industry, so this innovation hub gives us the opportunity to accelerate our global superiority when it comes to all things glass.”
Wendy Gramza
President & CEO Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce