Empowering Defense Contractors; Proposed Covelli Expansion
Large defense contractors have transformed the modern U.S. military with their resources and advanced technological capabilities. And smaller companies play a role as well.
In The Business Journal’s MidMarch issue, Dan O’Brien, managing editor, highlighted how hundreds of small and medium-size businesses contribute with the research, development and manufacturing of critical components that support the defense industry.
Also from our MidMarch issue, a transcript from the latest Business Journal roundtable provides insights from nine community and business leaders on repopulating the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. The discussion can be viewed HERE.
On Tuesday, Youngstown City Council’s Community Planning and Economic Development committee heard a proposal to expand Covelli Centre. Phantom Fireworks is proposing a partnership with the city to construct an addition to the facility that would include a restaurant and retail sportsbook operation.
In Warren, the Trumbull County Historical Society on Wednesday took ownership of a downtown building that will be the future home of a museum of science fiction and fantasy.
Those venues would add to the attractions in the Mahoning Valley that are already bringing in tourists by the busload.
Here’s a look at those stories and other top stories this week from BusinessJournalDaily.com:
Small Businesses Empower Defense Contractors
Raytheon Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Boeing Co., Northrop Grumman Corp., General Dynamics Corp. – all represent the pantheon of giant defense contractors whose resources and advanced technological capabilities have transformed the modern U.S. military.
Behind these titans are hundreds of small and medium-size businesses across the country that play no small part in the research, development and manufacturing of critical components that support the defense industry. Moreover, these companies play a pivotal role in keeping intact a supply chain that is indispensable to national security. READ
City Hears Proposal for Sports Betting Expansion at Covelli Centre
Phantom Fireworks is proposing a partnership with the city of Youngstown to construct a 20,000-square-foot addition to Covelli Centre that would include a restaurant and retail sportsbook operation, representatives of the company said Tuesday evening.
“We see this as a stepping stone to further development for the city,” said Michael Podolsky of Phantom Fireworks. “Being able to do this and make it work and hopefully attract more businesses downtown is our long-term goal.” READ
Repopulation Roundtable: Who, Why and How?
The Business Journal hosted a roundtable on repopulating the Mahoning and Shenango valleys Feb. 15 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield.
Participating were Christopher Colón, Guy Coviello, Angelica Diaz, James Kinnick, Emil Liszniansky, Lisa Long, Jake Rickert, Julie Michael Smith and Nancy Voitus. READ
Historical Society Takes Possession of Future Sci-Fi Museum Building
A proposed science fiction museum is one step closer to becoming reality. The Trumbull County Historical Society on Wednesday took ownership of a building at 410 Main Ave. SW, Warren, that will be the future home of a museum of science fiction and fantasy.
The previous owner, Dale Bell, handed the keys to Meghan Reed, executive director of the TCHS, in a small ceremony at the building. READ
Valley Attractions Bring in Tourists by the Busload
A dinner theater and other attractions are making the city of Columbiana a destination for tour buses.
Kim Adley, president of a Pittsburgh-based tour bus company, says her goal is to create a unique and manageable day trip, and Columbiana fills that bill.
Other attractions in the Mahoning Valley are also popular destinations. READ
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