HBA Seminar, ‘Understanding People,’ Set for Sept. 24
Wednesday, September 04, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- "The Power of Understanding People" is the topic of a Sept. 24 seminar sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Mahoning Valley.
The seminar will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Rossi Auditorium in Mill Creek Park.
Participants will be presented information about the interactive styles to become a more insightful communicator, leader, sales professional and customer service provider, the HBA says.
‘Make It in Mercer’ Campaign Makes New Jobs
Tuesday, September 03, 2013MERCER, Pa. -- In 1998, the newly elected mayor of the city of Harlingen, Texas, C. “Connie” de la Garza, seized upon a great campaign tactic: deliver 2,000 new jobs by the year 2000.
Just how to bring those jobs in was entirely another matter. To fulfill that promise, the city launched a nationwide search for an economic development specialist who could keep de la Garza’s promise.
Reps. Ryan, Johnson, Kelly Consider Action in Syria
Tuesday, September 03, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan paused, then paused again before answering the question: Has President Obama weakened executive authority by asking Congress to approve a limited military attack on Syria?
“I hope so,” Ryan replied. “I hope he has. I think this is a noble and correct constitutional move that we should not be getting involved in these things without the consent of the American people.”
Hubbard Assisted Living Center on Track for 2014
Tuesday, September 03, 2013HUBBARD, Ohio -- Work is proceeding on pace for a new assisted living center, Countryside at the Elmwood, to open here in 2014. Work began in May on the first phase of construction.
“We just started to put the roof on. The trusses went up this week,” said Tim Huber, vice president and one of five owners of JCTH Holdings. “It’s starting to look like a building now. We fully expect in the next six weeks to be under cover so we’ll be able to go into the winter months and finish the project.”
HBK Energy Division Presents New Website
Tuesday, September 03, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio -- The energy division of Hill, Barth & King LLC has introduced its new website. It offers access to industry information that includes regulatory updates on energy issues, especially those related to the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays in the regions surrounding Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.
Dead Sea Scrolls Expert to Speak Sept. 16
Tuesday, September 03, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Dr. Adolfo Roitman, curator of the Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum in Jerusalem, will deliver a lecture on the Dead Sea Scrolls Sept. 16 at the Jewish Community Center.
The program includes lunch.
'3 Minutes With' Eric Planey, Regional Chamber
Tuesday, September 03, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With," Eric Planey, vice president, international business attraction, for the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, discusses the three roles he played with the chamber, including the evolution of the shale industry and what needs to be done in that sector. The chamber announced Planey’s upcoming departure last week (READ STORY).
YOUNG 2013 to Feature Logistics, Midstream Experts
Saturday, August 31, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Three experts in the logistics and midstream arena of the oil and gas industry will be featured on the final day, Sept. 13, of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s third annual Youngstown, Ohio Utica and Natural Gas Conference & Expo (YOUNG) at the Holiday Inn Boardman.
Businesses Embrace Crowds, Tradition at Canfield Fair
Friday, August 30, 2013CANFIELD, Ohio -- By the end of this Labor Day weekend, Pat Zehentbauer, co-owner of Gause Equipment Inc., Lisbon, says most of her inventory of tractors, farm equipment, lawn and garden tools, and brush mowers is likely to be gone.
That translates to between $300,000 and $400,000 worth of business for the company over the course of the Canfield Fair, a do-not-miss venue for farm equipment dealers, building contractors, home remodelers, carneys and concession operations.
Chamber's Planey Reflects on 'Series of Small Victories'
Friday, August 30, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Eric Planey says he is generally happy with what was accomplished during his four years at the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, “a series of small victories” that over time hopefully will “add to the vitality” of the Mahoning Valley.