SHARK TANK REGISTRATIONS OPEN: Deadline for applications to attend Youngstown Business Incubator’s 3rd Annual Event “Shark Tank” The pitch competition is September 1st.
The event adapted a popular TV show where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to panels. “shark” Regional startups will give elevator pitches to a panel of six local and regional entrepreneurs for a chance to win prizes to fund their businesses.
It’s scheduled for October 6th from 5-8pm at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
The application can be found at ybi.org/sharktank/.
Marketing Firm Makes Prestigious List: Canfield-based 898 Marketing is #1,031 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
898 Marketing ranks #1 in the Youngstown market, #18 in Ohio, and #78 among all advertising/marketing companies in the country.
Owner Jeff Ryznar attributes 898 Marketing’s recent growth to the company’s culture and progression as an award-winning digital marketing and programmatic advertising expert. In addition, the agency has dramatically increased the revenue of its retainers and his clients over the past three years.
898 Marketing has a staff of 23 people, all but one from the Mahoning Valley.
Complete Inc. 5000 results, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, are available at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Two Get Funeral Certification: Reverends Louis W. Macklin and Emma Linnen of JE Washington Funeral Services recently completed a three-day workshop to become certified funeral masters.
Priests, who can be lay, clergy, or funeral directors, provide personalized funerals, tributes, memorial services, and memorials at the cemetery. They meet with families to help design services that reflect the lives and attributes of loved ones.
The training was held at the Ohio Association of Funeral Directors in Columbus.
Macklin is the senior pastor of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church and pastor of the Youngstown Police Department.
Linnen holds a BA in Women and Gender Studies with a minor in Philosophy from Youngstown State University. She is enrolled at the Pittsburgh Dead Science Institute.
MERCY HEALTH LABS RECERTIFIED: Mercy Health-Youngstown’s Boardman and Howland Electromyography Lab has been reaccredited with exemplary status by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
The EMG laboratory specializes in tests that assess nerve and muscle function and evaluate potential neurological disorders.
To be accredited with exemplary status, physicians conducting laboratory research must have completed a neurology or physical therapy and rehabilitation training program. Completed a minimum of three months of electrodiagnostic medicine training as part of a residency or fellowship program. Certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, or the American Board of Psychiatry in Clinical Neurophysiology, or the ABPN/American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Disorders.
Businessman named Grand Commodore: Dave Johnson, CEO of Summitville Tiles Inc. and owner of Hanoverton’s Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn, was recently named Grand Commodore of the Ohio Commodore Association. I took office.
He succeeds Sam Covelli at Warren-based Covelli Enterprises.
One of the leading chain stores nationwide.
Founded in 1966, the association is a group of men and women appointed by the governor after being nominated for their business acumen, civic leadership, and community involvement. Supporting economic development efforts in the state.
Johnson has served on the association’s board of directors, served as regional director for Northeast Ohio, and most recently served as the association’s second-in-command.
Chevy Dealer Recognized: Austintown’s Greenwood Chevrolet was recently awarded GM Financial’s prestigious President’s Club Award.
Greenwood is one of three dealers in Ohio and the only accredited dealer in the Mahoning Valley.
This award recognizes 80 GM dealerships nationwide who have worked with GM Financial to achieve their sales and customer service goals.
Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners: The Youngstown/Warren Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the business leaders who will be recognized this year at the organization’s annual Salute to Business event.
they are:
• Tracy Miller, President, Color3 Embroidery Inc. — Business Advocate of the Year.
• Byrne Richberg, Youngstown Business Incubator, Business Professional of the Year, Director of Supply Chain Diversity.
• Jeff Magada, Founder/Executive Director of Flying HIGH Inc. — Nonprofit Professional of the Year.
• Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki and Richard Bernacki, co-owners of Penguin City Brewing Company — Entrepreneurs of the Year.
• Ron and Cecilia Bolar, owner/operator of Nothing Bundt Cakes — Small Business Professional of the Year.
• Nancy Weibel, Business Manager, Roofers Local 71 — Kudos to the Meritorious Service Award.
The event takes place on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 am at the Eastwood Event Center in Niles. The cost is $40 per member and $50 per non-member.
The event is also the official kickoff for Canfield Fair and Youngstown State football. The keynote speaker is General Michael Brogan, who retired from the Marine Corps in 2011 after 31 years of honorable service. His primary responsibility was to oversee and maintain his chain of supplies to US forces in the Middle East.
AVENGE HUNGER CAMPAIGN TO START: Through October 2, Armstrong is launching its fifth annual Avenge Hunger Month campaign to fight hunger across its service territories.
Local Armstrong stores collect non-perishable food and monetary donations for local feeding programs. The resources collected will help deliver over 200 community feeding programs in Armstrong’s service areas, including Ohio and Pennsylvania.
2022 Community Donation Sites include Armstrong in North Lima, Local Sparkle Market, Giant Eagle in Canfield, Nements IGA in Struthers, Davis Family YMCA, High Octane Coffee in Boardman, Grista Agency in Canfield, Austin HMS Mfg. Co., Youngstown’s Gateway to a Better Life in Town, Eastwood Mall.
August 30, 7-8:30pm at Austintown Park Summer Concert; September 10, noon-3pm, Boardman Fire Station 71 on Market Street; September 23, 9am-5pm A food drive is scheduled in Armstrong’s North Lima until. office.
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Doctor. Joining AKRON CHILDREN’S: Dr. Nicole Kendel She joined Akron Children’s Hospital’s Showers Family Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Center as a Pediatric Hematology Oncologist.
Kendell completed a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology residency and fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She holds a M.D. and M.D. from Ohio State University.
Our team treats a wide variety of childhood cancers and offers extensive expertise in cancer and bleeding disorders. The team participates in national clinical trials in childhood cancers and blood disorders, exploring the causes and cures for these diseases through basic science research programs.
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