YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber on Monday announced the finalists for its Family-Owned Business Awards.

The Regional Chamber, along with partners Huntington Bank, HBK CPAs and Consultants and Roetzel & Andress, will honor 19 family-owned businesses at the fourth annual Family-Owned Business Recognition Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at The Lake Club in Poland. 

The finalists for this year’s awards are:

  • HBK Growth Story: P.I.&I. Motor Express Inc.; REM Electronics Supply Inc.; United Protective Technologies; and White House Fruit Farm.
  • Roetzel & Andress Local to National Presence: JAC LIVE/JAC Management Group; Phantom Fireworks; Quality Switch Inc.; and Rick’s Ranchwear Inc.
  • Huntington Social Impact: Advanced Technology Partners; Boak & Sons Inc.; Humtown Products; and Youngstown Blue Coats.
  • JFS Wealth Advisors Success in Succession: Brittain Motors Chevrolet; Cubbison Co.; and Liberty Maintenance Inc.
  • Family-Owned Business Advocate of the Year: The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio & Western Pennsylvania; HLW Fast Track; Kaleel Brothers Inc.; and New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center.

One of the honorees also will be chosen from each category as the recipient of a special award. 

The Family-Owned Business Program was designed to help family businesses with succession planning, including maximizing value and understanding tax implications, as well as other aspects during the transition of a business. The dinner event showcases the successes and importance of family-owned businesses in the community.

A new program, the CEO Forum, will be introduced at this year’s event. The program will launch in the Mahoning Valley in 2025 and is designed to provide Ohio business leaders with a network of peers who are committed to scaling their business while helping other like-minded C-suite peers succeed. A panel discussion about the CEO Forum will include former U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers, president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, where the program is housed, and Robert Shenton, executive director of the CEO Forum.