AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — 717 Credit Union on Wednesday launched Coffee and Connections, a monthly networking series for local businesses owners, at its Austintown branch in partnership with The Business Journal.
The event brought together local business leaders to share their stories and discuss common challenges, including rising costs and workforce shortages. Organizers said the series is intended to foster collaboration and strengthen ties within the business community.
Additional events are scheduled in Kent and Canton, with future gatherings planned for the third Thursday of each month at various 717 branches throughout northeastern Ohio.