YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber on Monday announced the finalists for this year’s Family-Owned Business Awards.
The Regional Chamber, in partnership with Huntington Bank, HBK CPAs and Consultants, Roetzel & Andress and JFS Wealth Advisors, will honor 16 family-owned businesses at the fifth annual Family-Owned Business Recognition Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Lake Club in Poland. The keynote speakers for the event are Whitney Haslam Johnson and JW Johnson, managing partners of Haslam Sports Group, owner of the Cleveland Browns, Milwaukee Bucks and Columbus Crew.
Of the selected honorees, one will be chosen from each of four categories as the recipient of a special award. The 2026 finalists are:
- HBK Growth Story: Advanced Technology Partners, AllStaff, ECMSI and Youngstown Clothing Co.
- Roetzel & Andress Local to National Presence: Bolt Construction Inc., Countrywide Paving & Concrete, Redex Industries and Thompson Insurance Group.
- Huntington Social Impact: Camelot Lanes, ESM Enterprise, Gonatas Real Estate and Servpro Team Dobson.
- JFS Wealth Advisors Success In Succession: Distinctive Details, Gasser Chair, Joe Koch Construction and TruCut Inc.
The Family-Owned Business program was designed to help family businesses of all sizes and industries with succession planning, including maximizing value, understanding tax implications and multiple other aspects during the transition of a business. The dinner highlights the successes and importance of family-owned businesses in the community.
For more information and to register for the event, click HERE.