Business View Magazine - Dec 2023

and whatever else we want to,” he describes. “We’ve replaced our boilers to be more efficient in that same timeframe. We’ve upgraded our audio system to an Electro-Voice system so that the fan listening to our events has a clearer audio picture coming at them, and we’ve upgraded our house video system to HD, so they have a clearer picture. It’s given us a lot of opportunities to upgrade and be more efficient.” UPCOMING EVENTS One of Findlay Toyota Center’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to cater to a diverse audience. Lynette Crowe, Director of Marketing, discusses the venue’s rich lineup of events ranging from family-favorite PAW Patrol to the classic Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert, to the much- anticipated Lainey Wilson. The center’s calendar is a tapestry of entertainment, including shows by Clint Black, the Toughest Monster Truck Tour, and the globally beloved Harlem Globetrotters, who Crowe says, “attracts people of all ages, from grandparents that saw the show when they were younger, and now they’re taking their grandkids, as well as younger people coming to see the show.” She spotlights the return of beloved annual events, such as the Mile High PBR bull riding competition, recounting, “That is a local favorite event, along with youth sports, wrestling tournaments, and basketball tournaments.We have quite a few events that repeat every year, and they were able to keep their businesses going during the pandemic, and they are still coming here.” A VISION FOR 2024 AND BEYOND As the Findlay Toyota Center envisions the future, Cadwell isoptimisticaboutsignificantdevelopments in the vicinity, such as new residential projects and a forthcoming hotel. He says, “We are going to see a lot of residents that are walking distance to the center, which should really be a boon to us.We have the potential for adding another sports team, we see that on the horizon.We have quite a few capital projects that are coming up, that are really going to be helpful for us.” Along with this, Cadwell expresses the intention to attractmore concert promoters and event producers, 301 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12 FINDLAY TOYOTA CENTER