YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Three young professionals were named MVP award winners at the Mahoning Valley Young Professionals’ 25 Under 35 ceremony Wednesday night at The Lake Club. Now in its 16th year, the event honored individuals from a range of industries for their commitment to work, service and community. Ashley Vidale, Griffin Todd and Jessica Gaskell were recognized for their contributions, joining 22 other honorees.

Plus, in an excerpt from the “It’s All About the Team” podcast with Jim Tressel, Rick Blase, owner of Rick’s Boot Factory, shares his unconventional approach to hiring and developing young talent.

And starting Friday, the Youngstown Playhouse will present a two-weekend run of the musical “Oklahoma!”

Young Professionals Honored for Service Above Self
3 Minutes With: Tressel Podcast: An Unconventional Approach to Hiring, Developing Talent
IAATT: Rick Blase: From Boot Salesman to Boot Millionaire
Youngstown Playhouse Is Going All Out for ‘Oklahoma!’
Daily Buzz: Playhouse to Present Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical