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Business at a glance

Strebig Construction Inc. negotiated with Magnifi for the St. Luke Parrish Federal Credit Union renovation in Dayton. It was also awarded the storefront renovations by G.I. Joe’s Army Surplus.

University Park Health and Rehabilitation and Covington Manor Health and Rehabilitation Centers have opened Transitional Living Units.

Fifth Third Bancorp, in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury, announced it extended $6.2 billion in loans in the month of April.

Dirig Sheet Metal was awarded the HVAC/ductwork contract for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Project at Wawasee High School.

WindFree LLC

of Indiana announced that a home on Bass Road will be the first in Fort Wayne to install a Skystream Wind Turbine.

Spherion Corp. opened a Staffing Services Group office at 4112 E. State Blvd.

The Indiana Department of Energy Management has issued a challenge to area businesses to voluntarily reduce air emissions and receive recognition. To participate, businesses must submit a proposal to IDEM by June 30. Proposal forms are available at www.idem.in.gov/6262.htm.

INTERIORS by Decorating Den has joined the leading green home furnishings association, Sustainable Furnishings Council.

Boyden & Youngblutt increased total revenue by 20 percent by hiring Web director Tony Headrick and Web-focused media consultant Kelly O’Keefe. It also received two Silver Awards and five Bronze Awards at the 30th annual Telly Awards.

The Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne received two top marketing awards at its national conference thanks to work done by Brand Innovation Group.

Superior Detailing, 7661 Bluffton Road, Waynedale, has opened for business.

Mathnasium Learning Center, in Dupont Village, is enrolling students for math-only, after-school tutoring. For information, e-mail fortwayne@mathnasium. com.

QServ Corp. LLC opened an office at 7337 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 225.

Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc. of Bryan, Ohio, announced a partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program.