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How much? What Name? Civic Center Progress Updated
Wednesday, December 01, 2004"By George NelsonGIRARD, Ohio -- Naming rights on the Youngstown Convocation Center could be settled as early as today. Wayne Davis, president of Global Entertainment Marketing Systems, told The Business Journalfollowing a Wednesday afternoon news conference that he has a meetingtoday at which he hopes to have a final decision on naming rights. Twocompanies are in contention for the rights, he said.""You'reactually going to be pleasantly shocked at the numbers we're talkingabout,"" Youngstown Mayor George McKelvey told reporters and otherobservers.
3 Area Businesses Listed as Workers Comp Deadbeats
Wednesday, December 01, 2004"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Three Mahoning Valley businesses -- including one located in an industrial park developed by the city of Youngstown -- are among 100 Ohio companies who owe at least $10,000 in unpaid workers' compensation premiums, according to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.Yesterday the bureau released to news organizations the names of these companies and also published the list on its Web site. Two of the businesses are based in Youngstown -- Buckeye Tire Recycling LLC, located in the Performance Place Industrial Park, and R.
Selling Family Business Requires Emotional Balance
Wednesday, December 01, 2004"The decision to sell a family business can be gut-wrenching for family members -- whether or not they work in the company. Nevertheless, in most families, opinions vary widely between these two groups, in part because of different emotional relationships to the business.Understanding the possible perspectives of all family members can help you better manage the decision-making process and ensure that most, if not all, family members buy into whichever option you choose.
New Director Would Book More Acts at Stambaugh
Wednesday, December 01, 2004"By George NelsonYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- As he looked back on the history of Stambaugh Auditorium, its new executive director noted that its stage has been the site of performances by everyone from Will Rogers, who opened the then-new facility, to major rock acts for the 1950s and '60s, Bob Dylan and John Williams and the Boston Pops."It would be great to promote the venue such that we would get performers such as that back here," said Arthur Ort of Boardman, who took over as Stambaugh's executive director Nov. 1.
Media Scope
Wednesday, December 01, 2004Papers Make News, Publishers Squirm COMMENTARYBy Andrea WoodWhen a newspaper strike makes news, and a strike newspaper is an aspect of that news, the practice of journalism collides with the business of news.Reporters are obliged to tell all sides of the strike story but newspaper owners would rather practice public relations.
Local.com
Wednesday, December 01, 2004Someday My Prints Will ComeUpload your digital photos, then pick up the prints at your Wal-Mart or Sam's.In past columns, I've mentioned the convenience of those digital-photo processing machines at local stores such as CVS and Revco. They're easy to use and, in most instances, I found them less costly than using our home printer. Still, the process could be mildly annoying when the machine was so busy that it wasn't feasible to stand around and wait for our treasures to pop back out.Well, Wal-Mart has made it even simpler.
Journal Opinion
Wednesday, December 01, 2004The New Face of YoungstownThe hoisting last week of the Christmas tree in Youngstown is a familiar sight, but the downtown where it stands looks much different than the thriving retail hub of a half century ago. In just a few days the city will reopen Federal Street to two-way traffic; Federal Plaza has passed into history. New construction continues apace throughout the downtown, buildings to house the Mahoning County Children Services Board and the Ohio 7th District Court of Appeals are joining the $22 million Nathaniel R.
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, December 01, 2004JumpStart Wants to Underwrite Success StoriesNew economic development organization works to overcome stand-pat attitudes.By Dennis LaRueA new economic-development organization, JumpStart Inc., would tap the wealth in northeastern Ohio to create jobs for "tens and hundreds of thousands of employees."There's a big disconnect between the wealth [old money] and the opportunities in this region," says the president and chief executive officer of JumpStart, Ray T.
FirstEnergy Increases Dividend 10%
Wednesday, December 01, 2004AKRON, Ohio -- Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of 41.25 cents per share of outstanding common stock at a special meeting yesterday -- a 10% increase over the previous quarterly rate. The board also adopted a dividend policy that will target sustainable annual dividend increases after 2005 that generally reflect an annual growth rate within the range of 4% to 5% and an earnings payout ratio generally within the range of 50% to 60%. The increased dividend will be payable March 1, 2005, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 7, 2005.
Points of View
Wednesday, December 01, 2004One of the Meanest ConspiraciesDoes God root for the Steelers?I have a friend named Jack who insists that professional football is fixed. Not by God, who may be a closet Pittsburgh Steelers fan.