Dunn Selected for 'Vision,' His Work with Business
Saturday, May 11, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio --– A vision for the future and an innovative approach to building additional relationships with the business community were some of the attributes that convinced the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees to select Randy J. Dunn as YSU's next president. Trustees made the announcement after convening for 2 1/2 hours in executive session that concluded shortly before 6 p.m. Friday.
Industry Advocacy Group Spotlights Dearing Compressor
Saturday, May 11, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The industry advocacy group Energy In Depth profiled Dearing Compressor and Pump on its website Friday following a tour of the company's plant here.
Breaking News: Dunn Named Next YSU President
Friday, May 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Randy Dunn, the president of Murray State University in Murray, Ky., moments ago was named the next president of Youngstown State University. The announcement came following a nearly three-hour executive session of the university’s board of trustees. The vote to hire Dunn was unanimous, 8-0. A personnel contract has yet to be signed.
Dunn will become the eight president of YSU, succeeding Cynthia Anderson, who steps down June 30.
Trade Group Honors Ohio Commerce Center Project
Friday, May 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A partnership of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, the owners of the Ohio Commerce Center, Routh Hurlbert Real Estate and MS Consultants was honored Wednesday by the Northern Ohio chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the chamber announced this morning.
Technology, Atmosphere Drive Today's Golf Business
Friday, May 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The modern golf experience is a far cry from the game our grandfathers played in the first half of the 20th century when they used clubs with monikers such as “niblick,” “baffing spoon” and “brassie.”
These clubs with wooden shafts have been retired to museums, remembered (if at all) as if they were the tools of some ancient civilization whose language and customs long ago disappeared.
DRS, Regional Chamber Host Inaugural 'Tech Summit'
Friday, May 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Mahoning Valley's status as an important notch in the emerging “Tech Belt” that runs from Pittsburgh to Cleveland was on display May 9 as companies from the region gathered for the inaugural Northeast Ohio Tech Summit at Youngstown State University.
MTR Gaming Losing Its Bet to New Ohio Competitors
Friday, May 10, 2013CHESTER, W.Va. -- Competition from the expansion of gambling in Ohio contributed to a net loss of $800,000, or three cents per share, at MTR Gaming Group Inc., owner/operator of Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort here and Presque Isle Downs in Erie, Pa. The company's new Scioto Downs gambling operation in Columbus, however, continus to exceed expectations, executives said.
By comparison,, MTR reported a net loss of $3.2 million, or 11 cents per share, the first quarter of 2012.
Crosstex Energy Plans 3rd Utica Processing Facility
Friday, May 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Dallas-based Crosstex Energy companies, Crosstex Energy LP and Crosstex Energy Inc., plan to invest $25 million to build its third natural gas compression and condensate stabilization facility in the Ohio River Valley.
'3 Minutes With' Patrick Bateman, YSU Williamson College
Friday, May 10, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, Dr. Patrick Bateman, assistant professor of information systems at Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration, discusses the different perspectives companies need to consider when evaluating new technologies and the value to companies of social media at the inaugural Northeast Ohio Tech Summit. The event was held Thursday at YSU (READ STORY).