YSU Graduate Program in Counseling Most Affordable
Tuesday, December 16, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Youngstown State University’s graduate program in counseling is among the top 25 most affordable in the Midwest, according to a list released by “Best Counseling Degrees," the university reported Monday
YSU’s program in the Beeghly College of Education is ranked 17th in the 12-state Midwest region, according to the website, www.counselingdegrees.net. It is the only program at an Ohio public university to make the top 25.
Ohio New Business Filings Up Again in November
Monday, December 15, 2014COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The number of new entities filing to do business in the state was up in November compared to the same month one year ago. According to the office of Secretary of State Jon Husted, 6,366 new filed start-up documents last month. This compares to November 2013, in which 6,180 new entities filed documents.
YSU Names Martof STEM Intern of Year
Monday, December 15, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Ashley Martof of Mineral Ridge, a senior industrial engineering student at Youngstown State University and an intern at America Makes in Youngstown, is the recipient of the YSU STEM Intern of the Year Award.
The award from the YSU College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is presented to a student that has shown a high quality of work and initiative, has completed presentations, and has had an impact on the company with which they have worked.
Tim Ryan's Advocacy of Mindfulness on '60 Minutes'
Monday, December 15, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, showed the nation last night how the practice of mindfulness is related to health and education policy, pointing to initiatives he’s funded to treat veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and help Youngstown and Warren school children benefit from social and emotional learning.
Mahoning Valley Businesses Help Santa Fill His Sack
Monday, December 15, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Want to hang one of the works from the collection of the Butler Institute of American Art in your living room or foyer?
The originals, even if they were for sale, might be beyond most people’s price range, but custom-made prints of the thousands of works in the Butler are among the offerings available at Rudinec & Associates, North Lima. Joe Rudinec’s shop is just one of the many options available to holiday shoppers looking for the perfect gift for that special someone.
'3 Minutes With' Joe Rudinec, Sarah Hoefert, Cindy Perorazio
Monday, December 15, 2014BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Today's '3 Minutes With' features Joe Rudinec, Sarah Hoefert and Cindy Perorazio of Rudinec and Associates. The company, which reproduces art from the catalogs of dozens of museums, is among several local companies that see its business shift for the holiday shopping season (READ STORY).
"3 Minutes With" is a daily video feature produced by The Business Journal.
Budget Includes $10M for 3-D Defense Project
Monday, December 15, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, has secured $10 million to create an additive manufacturing innovation research program based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton. The initiative also involves the University of Dayton Research Institute and Youngstown State University.
Bill to Create Manufacturing Hubs Heads to President
Monday, December 15, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Legislation to establish a national network of manufacturing hubs based on America Makes here was included in the Omnibus budget legislation that passed the U.S. Senate Saturday night. The bill is headed to President Obama’s desk.
VentureLab Teams Selected at Grove City College
Monday, December 15, 2014GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Twenty-seven Grove City College students will participate in the 2014-15 VentureLab, an early-stage business and social enterprise idea effort in its third year.
VentureLab, sponsored by The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Grove City College, provides seed grants for workspace and guidance to student-entrepreneurs.
Of the 15 teams who applied, eight were chosen. All made their cases for funding to buy supplies or professional services that would test the viability of their ideas.
Progressive Counseling Center Opens in Boardman
Monday, December 15, 2014BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Progressive Counseling Center is open and accepting clients, Diedre K. Adduci, clinical director, announces.
On the staff are a team of addiction medicine physicians and mental health professionals who offer a comprehensive program to treat addictions to opioid drugs, including heroin, prescription medications and alcohol.