City of Toledo Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly Renovated Delta Hotels by Marriott with Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and City officials celebrated the grand opening of Delta Hotels by Marriott with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 15, 2024. The event marked the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation at the hotel, located on the University of Toledo's Health Science Campus.

To enhance the hotel's success, the City of Toledo has submitted an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for a $2 million low-interest loan for essential costs such as working capital, new furniture, equipment, and employee training. This investment is expected to generate substantial revenue for the city, with funds from the hotel's operations used to repay the loan.

"This hotel is a prime example of how we can leverage public-private partnerships to strengthen Toledo's economy. The low interest Section 108 loan will help to provide low interest working capital and provide new jobs, training opportunities, and continued growth in our city," Mayor Kapszukiewicz said.

The renovated Delta Hotel by Marriott will create 45 new job opportunities in the area and promote community engagement through:

• Implementing Marriott Serve 360 participation.
• Providing internships, job training programs, and professional development opportunities for local youth and job seekers. The goal is to cultivate a skilled workforce and contribute to the community's economic growth.
  
• Engaging with Owens Community College for career opportunities for culinary and hospitality students and exploring externship programs.
• Collaborating with the Penta Career Center, which works with high school and adult students seeking career changes.
• Working with the Lucas County Department of Planning and Development to identify additional workplace and job training opportunities for the hotel's employees.
• Hosting job fairs at the hotel and with local businesses to promote job openings. The hotel will also advertise, with permission of property management, future positions at nearby affordable housing developments (The Glen and The Grand).

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