Happy National Small Business Week!

In honor of celebrating small businesses, we recognize those who have utilized the Port Authority's financing programs.



Nagle Companies is a family-owned company with roots that date back to World War II. In 1977, the company grew to what we now know as the Nagle Companies and is comprised of five distinct entities: Nagle Logistics Group, Nagle Leasing, Nagle Toledo, Nagle Equipment, and Nagle Holdings.

Nagle Companies is headquartered in Walbridge, Ohio and specializes in both interstate and intrastate transportation services. The company primarily serves the food industry and offers trucking and brokerage services in both temperature-controlled and dry environments.

To address growing demand, Nagle Companies recently constructed a new 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility at its headquarters, enhancing its capacity to store additional products for customers.

Nagle Companies received both a $2.9 million Small Business Administration 504 Loan and a $1 million Ohio Regional 166 Loan through Port Authority financing to support the project. The balance of the $7.4 million project was financed by Waterford Bank and through borrower equity. As a direct result of the project, six new jobs have been created and 75 have been retained.

Signature Label, Inc., located in Oak Harbor, Ohio, has been delivering high-quality screen printing and label application services for some of the most well-known brands worldwide for the past 35 years. The company specializes in screen printing and label applications on glass and plastic containers.

Signature Label utilized a $1 million loan through the Ohio Regional 166 Loan Program to acquire a new universal screen-printing machine. This investment helped the company retain 85 jobs and create two new positions.

Incredibowl, formerly Southwyck Lanes, is a family entertainment center located at 5255 Heatherdowns Boulevard in Toledo.

Incredibowl utilized BBNWO to finance energy efficient upgrades to the facility, including a roof replacement, new windows and doors, HVAC, LED lighting, insulation, kitchen equipment, and bowling machines. This project resulted in the creation/retention of 11 jobs, and it is anticipated these upgrades will result in $97,750 in annual energy savings!

Scott’s Quality Concrete, Inc., a family-owned concrete construction company based in Sylvania, Ohio, was established in 1993. With six employees, the company completes projects of all sizes in residential, commercial, roadwork, and decorative fields.

Scott’s Quality Concrete, Inc. received a $114,000 loan through the Port Authority’s Northwest Ohio Revolving Loan Fund to purchase a new Somero Laser Screed Machine and 3D Profiler System. The total cost of the equipment was $328,000. Directions Credit Union also provided funding to assist with the cost of the new equipment.

The equipment is used to quickly and efficiently level and vibrate liquid concrete during pouring. Laser Screed machines improve productivity, the flatness of the concrete surface, and overall site efficiency. The equipment is renowned for delivering flatter, stronger and more level floors, surpassing the results typically achieved with conventional methods. The machine replaces the manual work of several employees, which will allow the company to redeploy those employees on larger projects and pursue other opportunities.

Interested in learning how the Port Authority can help your small business? Call us today at 419.243.8251 to explore all of our financing options, all designed to help you achieve your business goals!

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has developed a national reputation for innovative business financing, assisting more than 900 economic development projects representing a total investment of more than $2 billion while helping to create and retain more than 21,000 jobs. Financing options include the Northwest Ohio Revolving Loan Fund, Fixed Interest Rate Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Financing, Conduit Revenue Bonds, the Ohio Regional 166 Loan Program, the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program and the BetterBuildings Northwest Ohio Energy Efficiency Loan Program.

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