'3 Minutes With' Scott Deutsch, NCDMM
Wednesday, January 16, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, Scott Deutsch, manager of communications and special programs at the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, discusses the current project call, progress and next steps for the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. NCDMM manages NAMII. (READ STORY.)
Women in Manufacturing Honor Foerster
Wednesday, January 16, 2013VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Dale Foerster, vice president of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition and vice president of Starr Manufacturing, has received a Women in Manufacturing STEP award for excellence and leadership in manufacturing.
She joins 121 other female honorees who represent all levels of manufacturing from the factory floor to the C Suite.
STEP is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Production.
At Home With Shepherd Ranks in Top 500 Providers
Wednesday, January 16, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Shepherd of the Valley's home health agency, At Home With Shepherd, has been named to the Top 500 of the 2012 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.
HomeCare Elite, in its seventh year, identifies the top 25% of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.
Trades Look for Work Building Processing Plants
Tuesday, January 15, 2013NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio – Members of the building trades unions think they have a strong shot at landing contracts for the new cryogenic plant slated for Springfield Township, a project that would allow them to get a piece of the $300 million project.
"The pipeline project is looking very good at this point," states Don Crane, president of the Western Reserve Building and Construction Trades Council. "In the negotiations. … [the] building trades contractors are looking at the project and feel very comfortable on where it's headed."
Deadline Nears to Submit NAMII Research Proposals
Tuesday, January 15, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A project call is approaching the end of this month for proposals for the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, which is opening its membership to the broader public beyond the initial proposal members.
“Now it’s open to anyone who wants to join,” says Darrell Wallace, acting deputy director for workforce and educational outreach for NAMII.
Aim NationaLease Acquires Larsen Leasing Limited
Tuesday, January 15, 2013GIRARD, Ohio -- Aim NationaLease has purchased Larsen Leasing Limited of Bensenville, Ill. This acquisition adds another site to the growing number of Aim branch locations while increasing the number of Aim’s Chicago area outlets to five.
In addition to existing customers, this purchase includes nearly 150 lease and rental vehicles, said Matt Svancara, regional vice president of Aim NationaLease.
Cadillac ATS, Ram Take Top Honors at Detroit Show
Tuesday, January 15, 2013DETROIT -- The 2013 Cadillac ATS and 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 were named car and truck of the year, respectively, at the North American International Auto Show.
The Cadillac ATS is offered in four trim options with rear- and all-wheel drive versions, with an option of a four- or six-cylinder engine, getting 272 and 321 horsepower, respectively.
'3 Minutes With' Dave Mangus, TMI Hospitality
Tuesday, January 15, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, Dave Mangus, area director for TMI Hospitality, discusses how the oil and gas industry has driven his company’s growth in the region, and how that growth has expanded beyond shale. Magnus attended the recent ribbon cutting for the renovated Marriott Residence Inn. (READ STORY.)
Business Matchmaker Conference Seeks Registrants
Tuesday, January 15, 2013COLUMBUS, Ohio – Early bird registration ends Jan. 31 for the eight annual Ohio Business Matchmaker Conference, scheduled for March 27-28 at the Dayton Conference Center in Dayton.
Entries Sought for Oh-Penn Business Plan Competition
Tuesday, January 15, 2013HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Round One of the Oh-Penn for Business College Business Plan Competition is open and accepting submissions.
The competition is open to any college student who goes to school in or is from Ohio or Pennsylvania.
For this stage, entrants are required to submit a business concept by video, short paper, or directly on the online entry form at this website.