Youngstown Television’s Coy Re-elected BBB Chairman
Tuesday, January 08, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Directors of the Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley have re-elected David Coy, general manager of Youngstown Television LLC, as chairman.
'Cookie Table & Cocktails' Fundraiser Set for Feb. 16
Tuesday, January 08, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The inaugural "Cookie Table & Cocktails" will take place Feb. 16 in the new Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, West Federal Street.
The event is organized by the Young Leaders Advisory Board, a group within the Mahoning Valley Historical Society composed of members between the ages of 21 and 50, as a vehicle to fund new exhibits and educational programs at the history center.
Columbiana Chamber Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
Tuesday, January 08, 2013COLUMBIANA, Ohio -- Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 25 for the 60th annual Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce Community Awards. The awards will be presented Feb. 24 at a banquet at Das Dutch Village Inn.
For more than 50 years, the Columbiana Chamber has recognized individuals, groups and businesses by awarding those who have benefited the community and exemplified excellence in their fields.
Steven T. Ruwoldt, president and CEO of Salem Community Hospital, will be the featured speaker at the banquet.
Manufacturers Coalition Executes Action Plan
Monday, January 07, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A strategic plan to shape the future of the region's manufacturing base is being executed across the board, one that engages the private sector, educational institutions and government partners in a collective effort to re-tool the workforce and map a route for the sector's growth and sustainability, officials say.
Milestone at Window World Youngstown
Monday, January 07, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio – Late last year, Window World Inc. sold the one-millionth window since its founding, owner Fred Moran reports. Actually, Window World is giving the window to the long-time customer, Anne Ringer of Hermitage, Pa., to celebate the milestone.
Bob Lawton, an 84-year-old salesman in the Youngstown office, sold the window to Ringer, who had bought eight windows over the years from the veteran salesman. As a result of her patronage, Window World will donate the window to her.
Warren's Mahoningside Site Gets EPA Covenant
Monday, January 07, 2013WARREN, Ohio – The city has received a covenant not to sue from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the former Mahoningside Power Plant property located at 650 Summit St. N.W.
The city remediated the brownfield under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program and plans to market the site for commercial or industrial redevelopment.
RothBlair Law Firm Names Partner, Associate
Monday, January 07, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The law firm of Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge reports attorney Elizabeth H. Farbman has been added as a partner in the firm and attorney John McNally IV is now a full-time associate.
Marcellus Shale Coalition Refutes 'Promised Land'
Monday, January 07, 2013PITTSBURGH -- The Marcellus Shale Coalition, an industry group, welcomed the weekend opening of the movie Promised Land with a campaign in Pennsylvania theaters and on social media channels “to respond to the work of fiction with real facts and responsible conversation around the issue of natural gas development,” the coalition says.
Shenango Valley Chamber Prepares Leaders
Monday, January 07, 2013SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce has begun its 2013 Leadership Shenango program, Deanna Koch, marketing and membership director announces.
Leadership Shenango, founded in 1996, was designed to encourage and strengthen the leaders of tomorrow in the valley by having them tap into the experience and knowledge of today’s leaders in business, government, cultural and educational, Koch says.
'3 Minutes With' Mike Frank, Achievers USA
Monday, January 07, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, Mike Frank, the featured speaker at the January Achievers USA program, discusses traits of successful salespeople and common mistakes salespeople make. Frank spoke at the program last week.