Big Idea

BIG IDEA: Lisa Banks

Lila Waterfield

Executive Director, Leading Families Home Why You Should Know Her: She is a guiding force behind one of the area’s longest tenured emergency family shelters, ...

BIG IDEA: Scott Noonan

Curtis Deeter

President, Toledo Police Athletic League Why You Should Know Him: Leads an organization aimed at fostering improved relationships between the police force and the community. A...

BIG IDEA: Dave Ayling

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

Head Brewer/Co Founder of Heavy Beer Co. Why you should know him: Creator of Heavy Beer Company, the newest brewery in town, and Heavy taproom,...

BIG IDEA: Bruce Baumhower

Jeff McGinnis

President, UAW Local 12 Why You Should Know Him: One of the driving forces behind Toledo Jeep Fest, which is aiming to draw attendees from...

BIG IDEA: Jack Hunter

Mallory Arnold

Principal, Pre-Med and Health Science Academy Why You Should Know Him: Hunter’s new high school will provide a head start on training the next generation...

BIG IDEA: Ann Fabiszak Payne

Curtis Deeter

Co-President, Toledo-Lucas County League of Women Voters Why You Should Know Her: Co-leader of an organization on the front lines fighting against partisan gerrymandering. Before joining...

The Big Idea 2021

Digital Media

Jacob Estrada Owner, Lowrider Cafe Why You Should Know Him: Created Love Tokens— a way for patrons to donate a free meal to needy Toledoans When people...

Big Ideas 2020

TCP Staff

While consumer society, bootlegging, jazz and flappers characterized the 1920s, we predict that community-driven social change spearheaded by passionate activists, advocates and influencers will...

The Big Idea: 2019

TCP Staff

Meet eleven Toledoans who have done something about their ideas and put into motion something bigger than themselves.

Big Ideas: Eleven People Moving Toledo Forward

TCP Contributor

Toledo’s made better by the people in it. Here are some movers and shakers who made the kind of impact of 2017 that will make our 2018 the best year yet.

The Big Idea Issue

TCP Staff

Northwest Ohio's thought leaders tell us what makes them tick

The Big Idea Issue: Building Community

Chris Watson

Movers, Shakers & Doers Building Toledo's Future

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