The Business Journal asked readers to nominate people who have made a significant positive impact on their workplace and in the community. Here is one of the Impact Makers:
Luke Politsky
Director of Development, Youngstown Business Incubator
Luke Politsky is devoted to the preservation and improvement of his local community through both his personal and professional endeavors.
Using his energetic personality and passion for the Youngstown area, Politsky serves on a variety of local committees, including the Poland Rotary Club and Mahoning-Shenango Association of Fundraising Professionals.
At the Youngstown Business Incubator, he works to raise money for the organization’s acclaimed economic development efforts through fundraising events and grant writing. All of these aspects, paired with his excellent networking skills, have led to amazing improvements in the community, making Politsky a true impact maker.
Through his position as a Youngstown State University Honors College instructor, Politsky encourages the personal development of students, while providing networking and service opportunities for the growth of Youngstown’s young professionals. His mentorship is joined by his talent for networking and relationship building, which lend themselves to his success as the Director of Development at YBI.
For the past two years, Politsky has planned and executed the organization’s annual YBI Shark Tank competition, which celebrates local entrepreneurship and awards a life-changing prize to the winning company. This event has attracted an audience of over 750 guests, raised over $700,000, and earned the support of over 100 local sponsors. Not only is the event monumental in the growth and future of the Youngstown Business Incubator, but thanks to the dedication of Politsky, it continues to impact more members of Youngstown and the surrounding community with each passing year.
Nominated by Maggie Byers.