Canton Chamber Sponsors Utica Summit Oct. 23
Tuesday, October 01, 2013CANTON, Ohio – The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Repository newspaper are hosting Utica Summit 2014 on Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
“Our vision is to become the place where Utica business leaders come to think about transforming the economy through shale energy,” said Dennis P. Saunier, Canton chamber president and CEO.
Hydrogeologist to Discuss Fracking at Westminster Thursday
Tuesday, October 01, 2013NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Answers to commonly asked questions about hydraulic fracturing will be offered at a lunch seminar at 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Westminster College. The speaker is Kyle Murray, Oklahoma geological survey hydrogeologist.
The seminar, hosted by the college's environmental programs, is "Interplay between Water, Energy and the Environment: Tales from the Mid-Continent."
F.N.B. Corp. Named Bank & Thrift All-Star
Tuesday, October 01, 2013HERMITAGE, Pa. -- F.N.B. Corp., parent of First National Bank of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Sandler O'Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2013. The recogniiton is bestowed by Sandler O'Neill & Partners, an investment bank in New York City, on top performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the nation.
'3 Minutes With' George Morris, Morris Financial Group
Tuesday, October 01, 2013WARREN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With," George Morris III, president of Salem-based Morris Financial Group, advises small business on how to deal with the Affordable Care Act, the health-care reform law known as Obamacare. Morris and his company specialize in group health insurance. (READ STORY).
Dems Blast JobsOhio Role in Verizon Deal, Secrecy
Tuesday, October 01, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Local Democrats lobbed criticism at Gov. John Kasich and the role his signature economic development initiative, JobsOhio, played in the consolidation of Verizon Wireless’ Boardman call center, which they say will result in the loss of about 400 local jobs.
State Reps Quote CEO: Northside 'Could' Close
Monday, September 30, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The CEO of ValleyCare Health System of Ohio and Northside Medical Center told two area state legislators at the conclusion of a meeting this morning that the hospital’s parent company “could close” Northside.
Pennant Midstream Announces $60M Pipeline
Monday, September 30, 2013NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Pennant Midstream LLC, a joint venture between NiSource Midstream Services and Hilcorp Energy Co. subsidiary Harvest Pipeline Co., announced this morning that work has begun on a $60 million pipeline that would connect two major processing plants in this region of the Utica shale.
Pennant, which is building a $150 million cryogenic processor in Springfield Township, plans to construct a 12-inch, 38-mile pipeline connecting that plant to the UEO Kensington plant in Columbiana County, the company said.
Reps Stand Firm on Health Care as Shutdown Looms
Monday, September 30, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- As a shutdown of the federal government looms at midnightt, members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the Mahoning and Shenango valleys dug in on their positions on the Affordable Care Act, which House Republicans insist on delaying or defunding as a condition of approving funding to allow the government to operate.
Affordable Care Act Gives Small Employers Options
Monday, September 30, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The month of October begins a series of deadlines imposed on employers by the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare.
All employers must notify their workers in writing by tomorrow, Oct. 1, that health insurance exchanges will become available Jan. 1. This mandate applies to every business with two or more employees, even if that company does not provide health insurance. Also tomorrow, individuals can begin signing up for health insurance on the newly established health exchanges.
Local Events to Highlight National Manufacturing Day
Monday, September 30, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A series of open houses this week and next, including events at the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute and area career and technical centers, are being held to mark National Manufacturing Day, which takes place Friday.
Individuals interested in learning more about manufacturing and related career and training opportunities are encouraged to attend the events, which are being coordinated by the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition and the Industry Partners of Lawrence and Mercer Counties.