The Business of a Stronger Economy


University of Toledo students aren’t the only ones benefiting from the College of Business Administration. UT’s Executive Center for Global Competitiveness (ECGC) is connecting businesses with their services. “We provide consulting assistance as businesses strive to improve performance, productivity and talent management,” says Carrie Herr, director of the ECGC.

Some of UT's business partners include:

The Andersons, Inc. As a recognized leader in the community, this diversified agricultural company with retail and business-to-business interests has partnered with UT to provide managerial and leadership programs for its employees.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. This distinguished global tire manufacturer has partnered with UT to deliver customized management and leadership programs as part of their ongoing curriculum for Cooper employees.

First Solar. As one of the world’s fastest growing manufacturers of solar modules, First Solar has partnered with UT to develop and provide cultural training for their U.S. and Malaysian associates to support their new plant in Kulim, Malaysia.

North Star BlueScope Steel. This steel industry leader recently partnered with UT to develop and provide a customized MBA program to employees at their offices in Delta, Ohio that concluded in December 2008 with 22 MBA employee graduates.

Owens Corning. This market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology has recently partnered with UT to customize and deliver a Six Sigma certification program for selected employees and continues to support employee participation in UT's Executive MBA.

SSOE, Inc. This high-growth international architecture and engineering firm, ranked 8th in the U.S. by Building Design & Construction Magazine, has partnered with UT to customize and provide leadership development, executive coaching and national certifications for SSOE employees.

UT partners with businesses of all sizes. Learn more by contacting Carrie Herr at Carrie.Herr@utoledo.edu.