Awards, Events
Youngstown YMCA Triathlon Set for July 22
Wednesday, July 18, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The YMCA's annual Adult & Youth Triathlon will be held at the Central YMCA on July 22. Athletes as young as 3 years old and experienced racers 70 years and up have signed up to be a part of this yearly event.
Wean Foundation Hosts Social Media Workshop
Wednesday, July 18, 2012WARREN, Ohio -- How do you compete with 200 million tweets sent per day and 72 million links shared per day on Facebook? Find out at the "Social Media: Beyond the Basics" seminar hosted July 26 by the Raymond John Wean Foundation at the foundation offices here.
Tyler Clark, a technology consultant and frequent speaker on search engine optimization, social media, and e-commerce, will offer advice on crafting a strategy for getting noticed and, more importantly, is geared toward meeting end goals of engagement, volunteerism, advocacy, and development.
NFIB/Ohio Honors Owner of LM Cases
Tuesday, July 17, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Busy with his own company, LM Cases Inc., Bill LaGuardia says he wasn't “extremely active” with the National Federation of Independent Business/Ohio for the past year.Accordingly, being named the recipient of the organization’s 2012 Small Business Champion Award took him completely by surprise.
Ohio Naturopathic 5K Run to Benefit Make-A-Wish
Monday, July 16, 2012BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Mahoning Valley businesses to sponsor the inaugural charity 5K Run/2 Mile Walk. The Aug. 11 event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Proceeds will go toward the Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The event will take place at the Mill Creek Metroparks Bikeway’s Kirk Road Trailhead at 6700 Kirk Road, in Canfield.
Packard Museum's Car Show Starts July 20
Monday, July 16, 2012WARREN, Ohio -- The National Packard Museum will present the 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show, which runs July 20-22. This year's theme is "Packards Abroad."
Three special exhibits are on display inside the museum, including "Packards Abroad," "Packards at Speed" and "Electric Elegance," with the latter featuring Baker Electric cars built from 1904 to 1913.