Here is a sampling of stories from Growth Report 2020. We invite you to read and share these uplifting stories of growth and transformation. We’ll add more stories to this list each day!
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Metal Master: Transforms from ‘Art’ into Growing Business
Regina Maria Copy: Celebrates First Year
Macaroni Kid Y-town: Connects Community
Poland Historical Society: Plans Projects for Little Red Schoolhouse
JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions: Begins 25th Year
My Office 985: Hosts a Wide Range of Tenants
A to Z Dependable Solutions: Invests in Tech, Excavation Equipment
Shabby Chateau: Sees Strong First Year
Blue Sky Therapy: Data Drives Decisions
Bury Financial Group: Tops with SagePoint
Cornman’s Sweeperland: Fills Void Left by Sears Closing
Ohio Specific Chiropractic: Opens in Boardman
Advanced Technology Partners: Adds Staff, Buys DTI
Keystar Insurance: Takes Education Online
Rudinec & Associates: Sharpens Its Image
Diamond Roofing: Is 12th-Fastest Growing Company in Region
Macchione Agency: Reports 5% Growth
Holko Enercon: Prospers with Strong Economy
Millwood Inc.: Acquires CORE Erosion Control Services
Tri-State Tool & Hoist: Sees Uplift in Business
Youngstown Phantoms: Celebrate a Decade of Hockey
Nannicola Inc.: Bucks Indsutry Trend
2 Ticks & The Dog: Adds New Clients, Podcast
Valor Recovery Center: Adds Outpatient Detox
Community Legal Aid: Beats Vision Property
Sherman Creative: Gets New Look
Magician Eric Thompson: Brings Smiles to World
Boardman Park: Adds 27 Acres of Greenspace
ECMSI: Adds Staff, Posts 19% Growth in Revenue
Help Network of Northeast Ohio: Impacts Many Lives
Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties: To Add Adult Respite Care
Hill International Trucks: Sets Records
Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center: More Space, Services
BSHM Architects: Widen Reach for New Decade
Pecchia Communications: Expects Strong Growth in 2020
Holly Ritchie Team: Closes $56.1M in Real Estate Sales
Youngstown Clothing Co.: Opens at Southern Park
Jet Creative: Ramps Up Video Production
Montessori School: Adds 2 Buildings
MVCAP: Helps Students Find Their Career Paths
Farmers Trust: Reports Year of Record Profits
Crowe’s Cabinets: Builds Growth With Custom Cabinets
Stambaugh Auditorium: Calculates Its Impact at $3.4M
Kelly Warren Associates: Completes More Deals
Valley Industrial Trucks: Achieves a Record Year
Mercer County Credit Union: Renovates Branch
Youngstown Symphony: Gets in Tune by Adding Concerts
Cohen & Co.: Focuses on Tax Reform, Technology
HD Davis, White Glove Payroll: Grow Together
Fyda Freightliner: Mirrors Trucking Industry Growth
LED3: Sales ‘Explode’
Oak Hill Collaborative: Launches Digital Initiative
Gem-Young: Puts Focus on Risk Management
Steward Medical Group: Invests in Robotics, Sites
Tri State Ford: New Management Drives Turnaround
Team Office Technologies: Invests in Security Operations
Holiday Inn Boardman: San Francisco 49ers Score at Hotel
Kutlick Realty: Strong Sales in 2019
Landers-Lewis, MVC: Leverage Expertise to Grow
Cerni Motors: Prepares ‘Road to 60’ Celebration
Aim Transportation Solutions: Adds Trucks, Customers
Prodigal Company: Marks 25 Years of Growth
Lencyk Masonry: Builds on Strong Foundation
Windsor House: To Build Centers in Niles, Canfield
Thompson Insurance: All 4 Subsidiaries Grow
Window World: Adds Michigan Store
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County: Connects in New Ways
VEC Inc.: Adds Division, Works Across Nation
Birdfish Brewing Co.: Has New Brews
Dearing Compressor: Revenue Grows by 15%
Penn State Shenango: To Update Lab Building
Burgan Real Estate: Tops $100M in Home Sales
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership: Leverages $19 Million over 10 Years
898 Marketing: Achieves Revenue Gain of 150%
Micro Doctor: Sees Sales Increase 15%
Rich Center for Autism: To Begin Renovations
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library: New Levy Boosts Revenue
Jugenheimer Industrial Supplies: Joins with Buying Groups
OhioMeansJobs: Tackles Region’s Skills Gap
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley: To Open Trumbull ReStore
Farris Marketing: Grows With ‘Important Work’
Valley Growth Ventures: Invests in 4 Companies
Brilliant Cleaning Service: Shines with New Partnerships
Even Bay: Sales Up, Offers More Services
Simon Roofing: Grows Through Innovation
United Way of Trumbull County: Serves 92,000 Residents
Numbers Brewing: $1.4 Million Investment Adds Up
HBK: Broadens Reach with Acquisitions
One Hot Cookie: Bakes Recipes for Success
Trumbull Country Club: Invests in Future Growth
YMCA: Makes an Impact Across Community
Sodexo|Roth: Reports Revenues Rise 20%
Naffah Development: Builds on Momentum
Southwoods Health: Opens New Facilities, Adds 100 Jobs
MS Consultants: Transforms Communities
Spruce Home Decor & Gift: Opens in Boardman
Youngstown Foundation: Awards $7M in Grants
Broadview Acres: Plans Canine Play Areas
RITA: Handles Income Taxes for Municipalities
Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology: 500,000-Plus ‘Explorers’ Visit Center
Grove City College: New Academic Leaders
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries: Opens Store, Trains More Workers
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley: Awards $3.6M in Grants
Joe Dickey Electric Co.: Powers High-Profile Projects
YWCA Mahoning Valley: Puts Focus on 4 Core Fields
Wheatland Steel Processing: Adds Slitter, 300-ton Press
Chappell’s House of Pictures & Frames: New Lines Frame Growth
Your Sports Network: To Stream Local Sports Programming
W3 Wealth Management: Staff Grows as W3 Gives Back
Mercy Health-Youngstown: Fills Gaps in Access to Care
More Options Realty: Moves Up in Volume
Westminster College: Begins $11.2M Science Center Project
Synergy Comp: Achieves 15% Growth in 2019
Kravitz Delicatessen: Completes 80th Year
Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania & Eastern Ohio: Awards $11.9M in Grants
Shepherd of the Valley: To Open Community in Liberty
CurrentSAFE: Expands Its Dealership Network
Buhl Regional Health Foundation: Awards $838K
One Health Ohio: More Expansion
Luxe Dream Travels: Changes Name, Image
Direction Home: Relocates with New Name
JuggerBot 3D: To Unveil New ‘Tradesman Series’
Huntington Bank: Rolls Out New Products
iSynergy: Credits Digital For ‘Fantastic Growth’
Houck Agency: Adds 10 New Clients
The Tartan Companies: Begins 40th Year With Revenue Growth
Aqua Ohio: Allocates $8M for Investment Locally
Briarfield: Communities Among Ohio’s Top 20
Quality Switch: Charges into 2020 with Optimism
Hodge Companies: Plans Another Plant Addition
YSU Foundation: Raises Awareness Through Marketing
WRTA: To Add 6 Routes in March
Better Business Bureau: Members Value Integrity in Marketplace
Sweet Melissa’s: Savors 35% Growth in Sales
The Lake Club: Sees Growth in Corporate Events
Sweeney: Drives Forward in Centennial Year
Salem Regional Medical Center: Adds Tech and Docs
OH Donut Co.: Will Top 2020 with Weddings
Berkshire Northwood: Invests in Technology
Meridian Healthcare: Adds Office in Howland
Heritage Thermal: Will Upgrade Analytics Lab
717 Credit Union: Assets Top $1.1B, Membership Up 4%
Potential Development: Amenities, Programs Added
Valley Office Solutions: Triple-Digit Growth
Packard Museum: Marks 20 Years at Side
Basinger Auction: Relocates, Sales Up at Real Estate Firm
YSU: Basks in Building Boom, Recognitions
Cafaro Company: Updates Retail Properties
Compco: New Look, Products, Process
Penn-Northwest: Reports $244.9M in Investment
Diamond Steel: Begins 2020 with Lots of Work
Agent Insurance Services: Will Launch New Website
ASECU: Grows to 14,000 Members
Akron Children’s: Prescribes Expansion
Advantage Video: Sees 50% Sales Growth
Eastern Gateway Community College: Prepares for Campus Renovations
Real Living Brokers Realty: Ranks No. 1 in Trumbull
Lee Michael Industries: Sees Growth on Horizon
Common Wealth: Develops Business on Elm Street
Phillips|Sekanick: Revenue up in 2019
Enertech Electrical: Adds Columbus Site
Williamson College: Partners with Business
Mercy Foundation: Funds Care and Scholarships
Westside Tire: On a Roll with More Sales
Mahoning County Land Bank: Shifts to Rehab, Greening
Home Savings Bank: A Year to Remember
Canfield Fairgrounds: Invests in Youth Agriculture
GreenHeart Companies: Annual Revenue up 35%
MVMC: Promotes Careers in Manufacturing
Adolph Johnson & Son: Banner 100th Year in 2019
Pine Knoll Clock Shop: Keeps Ticking with Virtual Store
PNC: Word of the Decade Is ‘Technology’
Ohio Sports & Spine: Opens New Howland Office
Roof Rite: Grows with New Technology
Regional Chamber: Welcomes the ‘New’ Automobile Industry
Cortland Bank: Achieves Solid 2019 Performance
NECA-IBEW: Electricians Are Energized for 2020
Columbiana County Port Authority: Serves as Economic Catalyst
Farmers National Bank: Caps 2019 with Unprecedented Growth
J. Arnold Wealth Management: Sees Assets Rise to $185M
Brite Energy Innovators: Accelerates Startups, to Initiate Fundraising
Regal Promo Products: Reports Sales Up 78%
Prepped Wellness: Quadruples Business in 2019
MVEDC: Creates $2M EDGE Revolving Loan Fund
Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic: Begins 40th Year
Millennial Theatre Co.: Lays Down Roots
Youngstown Business Incubator: Works Toward Diversity, Inclusion
Brouse McDowell: Adds Attorneys
Homemaid Helpers: Updates Scheduling, Time Tracking System
Bodine Perry: Sees Strong 2020
Team NEO: Talent and Technology Driving Northeast Ohio Economy Beyond 2020
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley: 2020 Brings Free Programming
Western Reserve Port Authority: Helps Transform Valley’s Landscape
Humtown Products: Diversifies ‘Core’ Materials
Boardman Home Inspection: Stays Up to Date