Summary
Poznan was the general departure point for most of Toledo’s immigrants from Poland. Encouraged by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, the Toledo-Poznan Alliance was established in 1990. In the spring of 1991 the respective mayors signed official documents in Toledo and Poznan. Poznan is located in one of the most commercially active regions of Central and Eastern Europe. As the home to year-round international trade fairs, Poznan represents a gateway to the emerging markets of Eastern Europe.
Development
The Toledo-Poznan Alliance has welcomed leaders from Poznan to Toledo and has assisted in the development of educational exchanges. In addition, the University of Toledo and the Adam Mickiewicz University have explored the possibilities of academic exchanges between the sister universities.
Contact:
Kathy Grabel
bokat@buckeye-express.com
Sister Ann Francis
aklimkow@lourdes.edu
Distance from Toledo: 4,395 miles
Population: 552,393
Currency: Polish złoty
Benefit: Scholarship from The University of Toledo