Petrey Named Partner at HD Davis CPAs
Friday, January 11, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Tim Petrey, a certified public accountant, has been given the role of operations partner, a new position, at the public accounting firm of HD Davis CPAs LLC, Liberty Township.
An accounting major, he graduated cum laude in 2009 at Youngstown State University with a B.S. in B.A.
Other promotions announced by Harold Davis, CPA, president and founder of the firm, are Kelsi Garwood to accounting supervisor, Melissa Rowbottom to payroll leader and Cheri Marple to office manager.
Chamber Panel Quells Some Fear Over Health-Care Law
Thursday, January 10, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio – Even the presenters at a panel discussion Wednesday on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act acknowledged they are continually learning more about the law and its provisions.
“We’re learning more and more each day, and each week since the election [the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] has been sending out a lot more details,” said John Cooper, regional vice president of sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Northern Ohio. In addition to providing more details about the law, which was passed in 2010, HHS is asking for feedback.
Business Incubator to Outline Results of Impact Studies
Thursday, January 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Business Incubator this morning will release results from a pair of studies it commissioned to determine YBI’s qualitative and quantitative value to the region.
Watchdog Cites Ryan for Campaign Events at Capitol
Thursday, January 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Niles, and 12 other members of Congress are named in a newly released report by a watchdog group (CLICK HERE) that claims they used campaign funds to pay for meals in the members’ dining room that essentially were campaign-related events.
Flynn's Tire Opens Warehouse in Carnegie
Thursday, January 10, 2013MERCER, Pa. -- Flynn's Tire Wholesale has opened a new warehouse in Carnegie, outside Pittsburgh.
The 60,000-square-foot warehouse and sales office complex replaces the company's previous Carnegie facility, which is three miles from the new building, and has more than twice the tire inventory space.
Reporter from Youngstown to Relate Afghan Experiences
Thursday, January 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Former Youngstown resident John Wendle will present an art talk and share images of Afghanistan Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Butler Institute of American Art.
The presentation at at 2 p.m. in the Beecher Center auditorium is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and is first-come, first-served.
'3 Minutes With' Jim Rosa, John Cooper
Thursday, January 10, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, John Cooper, regional vice president of sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Northern Ohio, and Jim Rosa, a principal in the tax department of Hill, Barth & King’s Boardman office, discuss how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will affect businesses and individuals. They spoke at Wednesday at a panel discussion presented by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Anthem. (READ STORY.)
Columbiana Chamber Sets Winter Business Showcase
Thursday, January 10, 2013COLUMBIANA, Ohio -- The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and business owners to attend its Winter Business Showcase Jan. 24.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in The Links Banquet Center.
Included will be refreshments, networking and brief presentations by five Columbiana Area Chamber members. There is no charge to chamber members but a $5 charge to prospective members. Reservations are not required.
For more information, call the chamber office at 330 482 3822.
No Shortage of Work, Job Openings at Glunt Industries
Wednesday, January 09, 2013WARREN, Ohio -- Glunt Industries Inc., Warren, is busy, is growing, and is hiring. Still, Gary Shells, Glunt’s corporate manager, laments it’s becoming increasingly difficult to replace some of the more experienced tradesmen near retirement.
“If I could hire five to 10 more machinists right now, I’d do it,” he says. “It’s difficult. It’s not a terrible situation yet, but if things don’t turn around as far as the younger generation getting into the skilled trades, it’s going to be difficult.”
Ryan Leaves Door Open to Challenge Kasich
Wednesday, January 09, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, isn't ruling out a run for governor in 2014 now that his friend Ted Strickland has bowed out of a potential rematch against Gov. John Kasich.
Kasich won narrowly in 2010.