Oak Harbor company celebrates 20 years in business

OAK HARBOR — The team at Radiant Windows didn't let the rain dampen its 20th-anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting on Oct. 15. Radiant Windows put on a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new warehouse, 712 N. Locust St., just north of downtown Oak Harbor on Ohio 19. "We wanted to have the celebration during the month of October because it signifies our 20th year anniversary since the founding of our company back on Oct. 2, 2001," said Mike Shadoan, owner of Radiant Windows & Remodeling. The building totals 12,000 square feet with about: • "8,000 square feet for Radiant Windows & Remodeling," Shadoan said. • "The remaining 4,000 square feet will be used for new or existing local businesses to lease or purchase," Shadoan said. "This could be for one business needing 4,000 square feet, or it could be four businesses needing 1,000 square feet." Shadoan then gave some historical context. "The building was built with a lot of versatility as we try to plan ahead for future businesses coming in," he said. "We are trying to encourage businesses back into the village limits to help with tax revenues and growth and sustainability of the community. But the building is not 100% complete yet. For our side of the building, we're going to add in a cafeteria area, a meeting room and maybe even a workout facility for our team," Shadoan said. Shadoan also spoke about funding and development for the riverfront along the Portage River in downtown Oak Harbor. "We're working really hard with village administrator Randy Genzman and Mayor Quinton Babcock to obtain grant funding to continue to improve the riverfront," Shadoan said. "Hopefully, we can do a boardwalk, an amphitheater, a shelter house and maybe add in more docks for boaters. One of the buildings located along the riverfront is the old Gordon Lumber building." Others commented on the company's success: • "The long days and nights Mike and (his wife, Shawna,) have put in over the years to make Radiant Windows & Remodeling a successful and growing business that creates jobs here in Ottawa County is very much appreciated," said Chris Singerling, the director of the Ottawa County Improvement Corp. • "Small businesses, like yours, are the backbone of communities like ours. Owning a business has its challenges. There are a lot of ups and downs," Ottawa County commissioner Don Douglas said.