Companies Recuit Engineers, YSU Business Students
Wednesday, October 09, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Gina Snavely of Columbiana acknowledges finding a job in engineering in this area can be tough. Nevertheless, as graduation approaches in December, the chemical engineering major appeared upbeat about her prospects as she visited companies exhibiting at Youngstown State University’s Fall Career Fair.
“Everyone’s been very nice and welcoming. I got to learn a lot about their companies” and, hopefully, line up some “great opportunities,” she remarked.
HD Davis CPA's Opens Office in Newbury
Wednesday, October 09, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- HD Davis CPA's, Liberty Township, has opened a new office to support the firm's clients in greater Cleveland, CEO Harold Davis announces.
The firm is joining with Jean Zuzak, a certified public accountant in Chagrin Falls, and opening an office in Newbury.
“When Jean Zuzak approached us to join forces with her Chagrin Falls practice, we jumped on it," Davis said. "Jean has been a practicing CPA for over 40 years with an excellent reputation as an income tax preparer and small-business adviser.”
'3 Minutes With' David Smith, President, Sharon Fence Co.
Wednesday, October 09, 2013SHARON, Pa. -- In today's "3 Minutes With," David Smith, president of Sharon Fence Co., discusses the company’s $2.3 million project, its diversification and doubling in size since 2007. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley joined company and local officials for a ribbon-cutting (WATCH DAILY BUZZ for Oct. 8).
Stokes Named Ambassador for Kent State President
Wednesday, October 09, 2013KENT, Ohio -- Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton has named former U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes as the 2013-2014 Kent State President’s Ambassador, the university announced Tuesday.
The one-year appointment that begins in the fall is designed to bring distinguished local minority leaders and professionals to share their knowledge and experience with the Kent State community.
GLI Pool Products’ CEO Conducts Business on Fly
Tuesday, October 08, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Having to wait to go through airport security inspired Gary Crandall to do his own flying.
As he stood in the security line at LaGuardia Airport in 2008 for the return trip from a vacation weekend, Crandall turned to a friend, a pilot, and asked why they were putting up with the screenings when the pilot could fly them home. He suggested renting aircraft for such weekends.
It isn’t that easy, his friend responded, because of the lack of planes to rent in Youngstown and the need for renters’ insurance, among other factors.
Farmers to Stay Course as Search Begins for CEO
Tuesday, October 08, 2013CANFIELD, Ohio -- The interim president and CEO of Farmers National Banc Corp., Kevin Helmick, said Monday the holding company and Farmers National Bank will stay the course in the wake of the termination of John Gulas (READ STORY) and that “The safety and soundness of the bank are not in question.”
'3 Minutes With' Kevin Helmick, Farmers National Banc Corp. Interim CEO
Tuesday, October 08, 2013CANFIELD, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With," Kevin Helmick, interim CEO/president of Farmers National Banc Corp., discusses the company’s direction and financial soundness in the wake of the surprise dismissal of his predecessor, John Gulas (READ STORY).
Cafaro Co. Lists McGuffey, Garland Sites for Auction
Tuesday, October 08, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Citing a need by the Cafaro Co. to focus on its “core properties,” a company spokesman said the real estate developer is putting the McGuffey Mall and Garland Plaza, the site of a battle over Mahoning County’s decision to move its department of Job and Family Services from there, up for auction later this month.
Garrison Calls on Johnson to Vote for Clean CR
Tuesday, October 08, 2013LISBON, Ohio -- A Democrat who hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson next year and a Mahoning County commissioner supporting her candidacy urged the congressman to be “part of a solution, not the problem” in the standoff over fully funding the government, but the Republican incumbent said it is President Obama and his Democratic allies who are standing in the way.
Youngstown YMCA Health Fair Takes Place Oct. 16
Tuesday, October 08, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- More than 70 booths will be set up at the Central YMCA Oct. 16 for its annual health fair, an event that promotes healthful lifestyles, offers free screenings, administers flu and pneumonia shots and performs blood work.
This year's fair, sponsored by WellCare Health Plans, will offer an array of services from American Red Cross, Akron Children’s Hospital, Humility of Mary Health Partners, Belmont Pines Hospital, Help Hotline Crisis Center, Mammovan, Alzheimer’s Network and more.