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Republic Engineered Products Installs QVS at Lorain Mill
Monday, May 17, 2004FAIRLAWN, Ohio -- Republic Engineered Products Inc., North America's largest producer of special bar quality steel, has installed a Quality Verification System at its 20-inch mill in Lorain, Ohio. The Lorain QVS will enable Republic to inspect bar for surface defects and straighten if needed without having to send the steel to another Republic plant or outside processors.This new operation has created 12 additional jobs for the Lorain work force to date."Our QVS will improve lead times, and that's good news for our customers," says Greg Paolini, Lorain plant manager.
Leading Inner City Businesses Continue to Thrive
Monday, May 17, 2004This report is new this week in The Business Journal's small business how-to section. To see what else is new, click here or click on the "how-to" tab at the top of The Daily Business Journal Online home page.Despite their challenging economic environs, the nation's leading inner city businesses continue to thrive, according to the recent sixth annual ICIC-Inc. magazine Inner City 100 index.The index reveals that virtually all of the 100 fastest-growing companies in inner-city areas are profitable and planning to expand their work forces.
Health Group Gives High Marks to Mahoning Valley Hospitals
Monday, May 17, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Mahoning Valley hospitals rank first rate among other facilities in the state when it comes to treating critical health care problems, according to a newly released survey.The Community Health Care Coalition, Inc.
Being 'College Town' Would Give Northeast Ohio Competitive Edge
Monday, May 17, 2004CLEVELAND -- The Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education has begun work on a multi-year work force development project to enroll more students in northeast Ohio colleges and universities, engage them in the life of the community while they are here, and graduate them into the regional work force."Recent research shows that cities can grow wealthier without necessarily growing bigger. Austin, Boston and San Diego are examples of that," says Charles Hickman, council executive director.
Trumbull Memorial Hospital Designated Level III Trauma Center
Monday, May 17, 2004WARREN, Ohio -- Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital has become a Level III Trauma Center, reports Kevin M. Spiegel, chief operating officer. The trauma center is designed to increase the level of care patients receive, he adds.Tim Richards, trauma coordinator, says the program has been in place internally since January and is a strong aspect of the patient-focused care provided at TMH.
Small-Business Owners to Lobby Congress
Monday, May 17, 2004PITTSBURGH -- A delegation of 30 small-business owners, all members of SMC Business Councils, will leave tomorrow for a two day grassroots lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. The annual event, organized in conjunction with their national affiliate, the National Small Business Association, is called "The Washington Presentation to Congress.""We want our legislators to know exactly how small-business owners feel," says SMC Chairwoman Lois Riske, president of General Cleaning Inc.
Near-Term Growth Of Offshore Outsourcing Accelerating
Monday, May 17, 2004ORLANDO, Fla. -- Movement of U.S. services jobs offshore will accelerate faster than originally projected, according to new research released here today by Forrester Research Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR). The number of U.S. services jobs moving offshore by the end of 2005 will grow to 830,000 compared with its original projection of 588,000 -- an increase of 40%.Forrester's previous projection of 3.3 million U.S. services jobs moving offshore by 2015 will increase slightly to 3.4 million.
Westminster Cable & Radio Network Prepares for Another Successful Year
Monday, May 17, 2004WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The Westminster College Cable & Radio Network is ending one successful academic year and preparing for the 2004-2005 academic year by naming its student management positions.
Phantom Fireworks to Open New Beaver Township Store
Friday, May 14, 2004By George NelsonBEAVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Following an 8:30 a.m. walk-through by the state fire marshal Saturday morning, the new Phantom Fireworks showroom is expected to open its doors at 9 a.m. -- and reopen every day thereafter until the Fourth of July.Friday afternoon workers were stocking the shelves at the new showroom, said Bill Weimer, vice president and general counsel for the B.J. Alan Co. in Youngstown. Phantom Fireworks is the retail distribution arm of the Youngstown-based fireworks manufacturer and distributor.
Number of Graduates Hits 8-Year High at YSU
Friday, May 14, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The number of students receiving degrees from Youngstown State University hits an eight-year high at spring commencement Saturday in Beeghly Center.YSU's Records Office reports that 2,047 students graduated during the 2003-04 academic year, which includes commencements in the summer, winter and spring. That's nearly 10% more than the previous academic year and the highest number since 2,068 received diplomas in 1995-96."The growing number of graduates is certainly reflective of a progressive institution that is making its mark on the region," said David C.