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Downtown Stakeholders Lament, Try to Combat Litter
Monday, June 16, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Jim Cossler was headed to lunch with someone he described as a “very, very high-profile guest” -- in town to attend an America Makes management review meeting last fall – as they passed a downtown planter filled with cigarette butts.
The visitor, Cossler recalls, remarked that it was “the largest ashtray” he had seen in his life.
Geology of Southern Utica Easier to Explore, Execs Say
Monday, June 16, 2014PITTSBURGH -- The geological makeup of the southern Utica shale play in eastern Ohio explains why energy companies drilling there are experiencing higher rates of production than in the northern sections of the play.
Much of it has to do with geological pressure and the porosity of two rock formations -- the Point Pleasant and the Utica -- often collectively referred to as the Utica shale, explains Jeff Ventura, president and CEO of Range Resources.
Williams Buys 50% of Access Midstream, Seeks Merger
Monday, June 16, 2014TULSA, Okla. -- Williams Partners LP will pay $5.995 billion to acquire 50% of the general partner interest and 55.1 million limited partner units in Oklahoma City-based Access Midstream Partners LP that are held by Global Infrastructure Partners.
Agriculture Lending Boosts Orrville Bank’s Profits
Monday, June 16, 2014ORRVILLE, Ohio -- One-third of commercial loan portfolio of First National Bank of Orrville consists of loans to farmers, including some in western Pennsylvania, says its president and CEO, Mark R. Witmer.
Its agricultural portfolio of $52.5 million at March 31 has increased by $37.1 million since year-end 2011. “The agricultural economy has been strong,” the CEO notes.
TimkenSteel Spinoff to Distribute Stock June 30
Monday, June 16, 2014CANTON, Ohio -- Common shares of The Timken Co.'s new spinoff, TimkenSteel, will be distributed June 30 near the end of the business day, officials say. Following the distribution, TimkenSteel will be an independent, publicly traded company.
The company has received approval to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TMST.
YSU Open House Wednesday for 'Day of Making'
Monday, June 16, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Youngstown State University College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will celebrate National Day of Making Wednesday.
An open house will be held in room 2390 Moser Hall from 1 to 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Honors Institute.
Visitors can observe Institute students learning engineering design and analysis techniques, rapid prototyping and 3-D printing, said Hazel Marie, associate professor and chairwoman of the mechanical and industrial engineering department.
Hill Barth & King Among Best Ohio Employers
Monday, June 16, 2014BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Hill, Barth and King LLC has been named to the 2014 list of Best Employers in Ohio for a fifth consecutive year, the public accounting firm announced Friday.
Last year the firm was ranked 14th; this year it’s ranked seventh
Linda Evans, HBK director of human resources, said in a prepared statement, “We’re so proud to have achieved this prestigious goal once again. It is truly a measure of how our team members view their workplace.”
'3 Minutes With' Butch Taylor, Business Manager, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 396
Monday, June 16, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's “3 Minutes With,” Butch Taylor, business manager of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 396, discusses the rebound in work for his members and the importance of tailoring apprenticeship programs to meet the needs of incoming companies (READ STORY).
"3 Minutes With" is a daily video feature produced by The Business Journal.
Hawaii Painting Class Set for Thursday
Monday, June 16, 2014WARREN, Ohio -- The Trumbull Art Gallery is sponsoring a "Hawaii II Happy Hour Painting" workshop from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Suzy's Dogs and Drafts on North Phelps Street in Youngstown.
Cost of $20 per person that includes all painting supplies and a canvas. Instructors are Sue Hammond and Paula Smith.
For reservations, call 330 506 0080.