After months of negotiations, in the Maritime Academy of Toledo into a $ 2.5 million to the new owners of the former American Maritime Officers (AMO) in the inner city of Toledo, Renée Marazon to be superintendent of the school said today.

The transaction was completed on Friday afternoon, when the representatives of the Maritime Academy, GenoaBank, and the union met the AMO, the paperwork to what is now the Maritime Academy of Toledo to sign.

The old buildings were built was completed and opened in late 2003, the OMA at a price of $ 10,000,000. Be used between 2004 and 2008, estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 specialist staff in the maritime industry, the plant in order to fulfill their education. In October 2008, the OMA union announced it was leaving the facility and consolidate its activities in Dania Beach, Florida. In April 2009, the Foundation a three-year lease deal with the union has signed OMA. In November 2009, drew the Maritime Academy of Toledo, a nautical-theme Grades 5-12 charter school, in his new home.

“It’s an incredible thing for the school,” said Marty Sutter, President / CEO, GenoaBank. “Less than ten years ago this building was built at a cost of $ 10,000,000, and now the Maritime Academy, he gets a quarter of that price. This will help them move forward to meet the needs of students, not only charter school, but for adult retraining in the maritime industry as well. Genoa, the Bank is very pleased to pass this agreement, that will not only Toledo but all in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. “

“When we left the Maritime Academy of Toledo began five years ago, our goal was to work with students and adults about career opportunities in the maritime industry. We also wanted to Toledo to become the market leader in the field of maritime education and training. Today We have to make a big step that has happened, “said Mrs. Marazon.

The Maritime Academy of Toledo will pay for the building through a capital campaign underway, which began in 2011. Much of this money will be raised through naming rights for buildings and various classes and other parts of the building. Additional funds will be raised through private donations. The campaign will continue until end of 2012.

“We did not expect to purchase the building until the end of 2012,” said Mrs. Marazon. “But working with AMO and other facilities, and negotiate with GenoaBank, we could an arrangement that the Maritime Academy to find a property Buy now allowed. The Maritime Academy is grateful to all those who help us, this dream involved. “

Ms. Marazon said the school held an open day in the week from January to May of August for those interested in visiting the building or for more information on enrollment.

Interested parties can, under the registration or call 419-244-9999 www.maritimeacademy.us.

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