YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition, in partnership with Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, plans to launch a program aimed at improving employee retention among local manufacturers by early 2026.

Plus, Youngstown-area artists are merging creativity with entrepreneurship. Each combines artistic passion with business acumen, building careers that bridge personal fulfillment and financial stability.

And in an excerpt from The Business Journal Roundtable Series, our panel of financial professionals discuss how individuals can grow and preserve wealth while minimizing tax liability.

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