SPONSORED BY

Region Must Focus on Talent to Grow HQs, Professional Services | August 13, 2018

northeastern ohio manufacturing rebounds

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northeastern Ohio needs to focus on developing its talent pool – particularly in information technology – and leverage its position as a low-cost, high-quality environment to reinforce its position as a location for headquarters and professional services, an analyst with Team Northeast Ohio said. The 18-county economic development organization, also known as […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northeastern Ohio needs to focus on developing its talent pool – particularly in information technology – and leverage its position as a low-cost, high-quality environment to reinforce its position as a location for headquarters and professional services, an analyst with Team Northeast Ohio said. The 18-county economic...

Referendum Approaches for TJX Land in Lordstown | August 13, 2018

TJX Rezoning Hearing Set for This Morning

LORDSTOWN, Ohio – With election day just over a week away, nearly 180 Lordstown residents have requested absentee ballots or voted in person at the Trumbull County Board of Elections on the referendum on the rezoning of seven parcels. So far, 129 voters requested ballots in person at the board’s offices as of close of […]

LORDSTOWN, Ohio – With election day just over a week away, nearly 180 Lordstown residents have requested absentee ballots or voted in person at the Trumbull County Board of Elections on the referendum on the rezoning of seven parcels. So far, 129 voters requested ballots in person at the board’s...

Cleveland State Awarded $300K to Study NE Ohio Economy | August 10, 2018

CLEVELAND – The George Gund Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to Cleveland State University for a two-year analysis of northeastern Ohio’s economy. Managed by the university’s Center for Economic Development, the study will examine the area’s four metropolitan statistical areas, including Youngstown. Working with Cleveland State will be an advisory group including the Cleveland […]

CLEVELAND – The George Gund Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to Cleveland State University for a two-year analysis of northeastern Ohio’s economy. Managed by the university’s Center for Economic Development, the study will examine the area’s four metropolitan statistical areas, including Youngstown. Working with Cleveland State will be an...

Clean Energy Employs 3,700 in Valley, Report Finds | August 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Just over 3,700 workers in the Mahoning Valley work in clean energy, a report from Clean Energy Trust and Environmental Entrepreneurs finds. Using figures from the Department of Energy’s United States Energy and Employment Report, the report found clean-energy business in Mahoning County employ 1,788, along with 1,438 in Trumbull County and […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Just over 3,700 workers in the Mahoning Valley work in clean energy, a report from Clean Energy Trust and Environmental Entrepreneurs finds. Using figures from the Department of Energy’s United States Energy and Employment Report, the report found clean-energy business in Mahoning County employ 1,788, along with...

Mercer County Sites Are On Developers’ Radars | August 8, 2018

MERCER, Pa. – In Mercer County, Pennsylvaia, a 200-acre site in East Lackawannock Township once considered by The TJX Companies for its $160-million warehouse proposed in Lordstown is drawing significant interest from other parties. Talks are in the “infancy stage” but Randy Seitz, executive director of Penn-Northwest Development Corp., says he hopes to have a […]

MERCER, Pa. – In Mercer County, Pennsylvaia, a 200-acre site in East Lackawannock Township once considered by The TJX Companies for its $160-million warehouse proposed in Lordstown is drawing significant interest from other parties. Talks are in the “infancy stage” but Randy Seitz, executive director of Penn-Northwest Development Corp., says...

Joy Cone’s $22M Expansion Nears the Finish Line | August 8, 2018

HERMITAGE, Pa. – A $22 million expansion at Joy Baking Group in Hermitage is “basically done” and will be operational in September, President and CEO David George said Tuesday at Penn-Northwest Development Corp.’s quarterly meeting. The new production line dedicated to wafers, specialty cones similar to Drumsticks and inclusions – the items added to ice […]

HERMITAGE, Pa. – A $22 million expansion at Joy Baking Group in Hermitage is “basically done” and will be operational in September, President and CEO David George said Tuesday at Penn-Northwest Development Corp.’s quarterly meeting. The new production line dedicated to wafers, specialty cones similar to Drumsticks and inclusions –...

Cleveland Metro Economy Slowly Improving, Fed Reports | August 7, 2018

CLEVELAND — Economic conditions in the Cleveland metro area continue to improve, according to a report released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The unemployment rate fell 0.9 percentage points in the 12 months leading up to May 2018. This drop, combined with slow but steady growth in employment, is a sign of […]

CLEVELAND -- Economic conditions in the Cleveland metro area continue to improve, according to a report released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The unemployment rate fell 0.9 percentage points in the 12 months leading up to May 2018. This drop, combined with slow but steady growth in...

Mercer, Lawrence Look for Spinoff from Beaver Casino | August 7, 2018

Mount Airy Casino Resort will be built at a site off Interstate 376 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Economic development leaders in Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania are optimistic that their communities will benefit from a mini-casino to be built in neighboring Beaver County. Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, announced plans Monday for Mount Airy Pittsburgh, a casino and destination development at a site off Interstate […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Economic development leaders in Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania are optimistic that their communities will benefit from a mini-casino to be built in neighboring Beaver County. Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, announced plans Monday for Mount Airy Pittsburgh, a casino and destination development...

City OKs Demolition Contract for Bel Park Building | August 2, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Work should begin in about three weeks to take down the former Bel Park Professional Building, following the award of a contract this morning. The city Board of Control this morning awarded a $77,000 contract to Siegel Excavating LLC, Edinburg, Pa. for asbestos abatement, demolition, site clearance, backfill and grading of the […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Work should begin in about three weeks to take down the former Bel Park Professional Building, following the award of a contract this morning. The city Board of Control this morning awarded a $77,000 contract to Siegel Excavating LLC, Edinburg, Pa. for asbestos abatement, demolition, site clearance,...

$1B Harrison Power Plant to Donate $31M to Schools, County | August 1, 2018

CADIZ, Ohio — The developer of a $1 billion power plant here has agreed to donate $31 million over 15 years to public schools and local government entities in Harrison County. The agreement with Harrison Power LLC, the entity created by privately-held EmberClear Corp. of Houston to build the 1,050 megawatt natural gals-fired electric power […]

CADIZ, Ohio -- The developer of a $1 billion power plant here has agreed to donate $31 million over 15 years to public schools and local government entities in Harrison County. The agreement with Harrison Power LLC, the entity created by privately-held EmberClear Corp. of Houston to build the 1,050...