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HMHP Helps with Tsunami Relief Efforts
Thursday, January 13, 2005YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Early this morning, St. Elizabeth Health Center shipped 16 pallets of medical equipment and supplies to aid victims in the areas affected by the recent tsunami. The effort, organized by several HMHP employees and Dr. Niranjan N. Patel, is coordinated through Share and Care, an international aid program, according to a news release.Trucks picked up the surplus equipment and supplies at St. Elizabeth's central receiving dock off Lexington Avenue.Humility of Mary Health Partners is an integrated health system that includes members St. Elizabeth Health Center, St.
F.N.B. Corp. Employees Band Together for Tsunami Relief
Thursday, January 13, 2005HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Employees of F.N.B. Corp. who sport special red wrist bands and wearing denim on Friday each has contributed $5 or more to the corporation's campaign to raise money on behalf of the Tsunami Relief efforts, officials announced yesterday. The five-day campaign began Jan. 10 and includes employees of F.N.B. subsidiaries First National Bank of Pennsylvania, First National Insurance Agency, and Regency Finance Co.F.N.B. will match every dollar contributed by employees, according to Stephen Gurgovits, president and chief executive officer. The total campaign goal is $15,000.
Angel Investor Market is Taking Flight
Thursday, January 13, 2005DURHAM, N.H. -- The angel investor market appears to be on a sustained upward swing according to an analysis of the first half of 2004 by the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business and Economics. "Angels traditionally have been the largest source of seed and start-up stage capital in the United States and angels continue to favor these stages, with 59% of the first half of 2004 angel investments in seed and start-up stage entrepreneurial ventures," said Jeffrey Sohl, director of the UNH Center for Venture Research.
Youngstown Convocation Center Begins to Take Shape
Thursday, January 13, 2005By Dan O'BrienYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Structural steel construction for the Youngstown Convocation Center began Wednesday as the first support beams were set in place at the eastern end near the South Avenue Bridge.Work began around 12:30 p.m. yesterday as construction workers took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and a respite from the steady rains that had soaked most of the Mahoning Valley.
Lift That Barbell! Tote That Towel!
Thursday, January 13, 2005BOSTON -- The total number of commercial health clubs, fitness centersand gyms in the country increased to a record 26,830 facilities as ofthis month, the International Health, Racquet & SportsclubAssociation announced earlier today. This growth represents a 14%increase over January 2004 and a 3% increase since July 2004. More than 10 million Americans will join a health club this year andnearly two million will do so by becoming a health club member thismonth, which is the most popular time of year for new health clubmemberships, the association estimated.
Youngstown Convocation Center Begins to Take Shape
Wednesday, January 12, 2005"By Dan O'BrienYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Structural steel construction for the Youngstown Convocation Center began Wednesday as the first support beams were set in place at the eastern end near the South Avenue Bridge.Work began around 12:30 p.m. yesterday as construction workers took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and a respite from the steady rains that had soaked most of the Mahoning Valley.
Delphi Will Supply Satellite Radios to Ford in 2006
Wednesday, January 12, 2005"DETROIT -- Delphi Corp. will supply Sirius Satellite Radio receivers to Ford Motor Co. for select 2006 Ford and Lincoln Mercury models beginning this summer, company officials announced at the 2005 North American International Auto Show yesterday. The units will be a factory-installed option on 2006 model-year vehicles, including the Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Mark LT and Mercury Mountaineer and will be offered on additional future models.The new business expands Delphi's supply of audio products to Ford.
Pennsylvania Launches Small Business Growth Lending Program
Wednesday, January 12, 2005"HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania is partnering with Sovereign Bank to offer up to $250 million in loans to entrepreneurs and growing businesses through the new Pennsylvania Small Business Growth Lending Program, according to Gov. Edward G. Rendell. Effective immediately, Sovereign Bank will provide loans ranging from $250,000 to $2.5 million throughout 2005 for companies with less than $10 million in annual revenues.
HMHP Helps with Tsunami Relief Efforts
Wednesday, January 12, 2005"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Early this morning, St. Elizabeth Health Center shipped 16 pallets of medical equipment and supplies to aid victims in the areas affected by the recent tsunami. The effort, organized by several HMHP employees and Dr. Niranjan N. Patel, is coordinated through Share and Care, an international aid program, according to a news release.Trucks picked up the surplus equipment and supplies at St. Elizabeth's central receiving dock off Lexington Avenue.Humility of Mary Health Partners is an integrated health system that includes members St. Elizabeth Health Center, St.
F.N.B. Corp. Employees Band Together for Tsunami Relief
Wednesday, January 12, 2005"HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Employees of F.N.B. Corp. who sport special red wrist bands and wearing denim on Friday each has contributed $5 or more to the corporation's campaign to raise money on behalf of the Tsunami Relief efforts, officials announced yesterday. The five-day campaign began Jan. 10 and includes employees of F.N.B. subsidiaries First National Bank of Pennsylvania, First National Insurance Agency, and Regency Finance Co.F.N.B. will match every dollar contributed by employees, according to Stephen Gurgovits, president and chief executive officer. The total campaign goal is $15,000.