ORCHID: To Jade Davis, one of Ohio’s leading public affairs and energy executives, for his appointment as new chief executive officer of Warren-based BRITE Energy Innovators. According to BRITE’s board chair Michael Stacey, “We are confident that under Jade’s guidance, BRITE will continue to accelerate the advanced energy economy and solidify the Midwest as a national leader in innovation.” Davis will have his work cut out for him as he succeeds Rick Stockburger who transformed the fledgling energy incubator into a respected national clean-energy enterprise that has supported more than 650 advanced energy companies, secured over a billion dollars in third-party investment and created over 2,100 jobs.

ORCHID: To the Grand Resort of Howland for earning this year’s Distinguished Golf Destina

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