YSU, Incubator, Cisco to offer sessions on IoT for business
Youngstown State University, the Youngstown Business Incubator and Cisco are offering free workshops this month to introduce college students, local entrepreneurs and business/industry partners...
Scammers targeting older residents, says Ohio Department of Commerce
Nearly 25 percent of Ohio’s total population is age 60 or older and many of them have been especially vulnerable during the pandemic to...
Q&A: Ohio changes the way it sells abandoned properties
Several abandoned houses in our neighborhood are hurting our property values. What is being done about these abandoned properties in Ohio?
Following the great recession,...
Valentine Act protects trade and competition in Ohio
I’ve heard that competing companies sometimes make agreements to fix prices and rig bids. Does Ohio law allow this?
No. In fact, the Ohio Valentine...
Upcoming classes cover computer education, technology
The following classes cover computer education, technology, and the internet. Many include skills needed for the workplace. Classes are free, but require registration.
Computer education
Computer...
How to safely deposit your tax refund into your bank account
Preparing to file your taxes? Here’s how to safely deposit your tax refund into your account.
Filing your taxes can feel overwhelming, especially during a...
Community Foundation, HFLA partner for COVID-19 emergency loans
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is partnering with HFLA of Northeast Ohio to meet the needs of residents experiencing hardship due to...
Newswanger Meats of Shiloh, Ohio issues voluntary-product recall
Newswanger Meats of Shiloh, Ohio is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 2,190 pounds of fresh not frozen beef, pork, chicken, and sliced deli...
Minority Business Assistance Centers to assist development
Minority Business Assistance Centers to assist development – The Ohio Development Services Agency has partnered with Youngstown Business Incubator to host Minority Business Assistance...
Walmart recalling rhododendrons infected with sudden oak death
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in coordination with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has detected sudden oak death caused by Phytophthora ramorum...
Tips for navigating online crowdfunding campaigns
Crowdfunding generally describes the funding of a project, business venture or charitable cause through a series of small contributions from a large number of...
Can private employers require vaccinations for COVID-19?
Many frontline workers and at-risk individuals will be receiving a COVID-19 vaccine during the coming months. The question on employers’ and employees’ minds alike...
Meijer now accepting SNAP benefits for pickup, online orders
Meijer announced today that stores in Ohio are now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for its Meijer Pickup and Home Delivery shopping...
GPD Group Employees’ Foundation announces grants
The GPD Group Employees’ Foundation recently awarded over $30,000 and six grants to organizations in the Youngstown-Warren area. Recipients were selected from applications received...
Real Estate agent classes set for January at YSU’s Williamson Hall
Individuals who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson will have the opportunity to begin coursework on Jan. 8 in the...
Ohio minimum wage to increase to $8.80 per hour on Jan. 1, 2021
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, 2021 to $8.80 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.40 per hour for tipped...
Upcoming classes cover computer education, technology
The following classes cover computer education, technology, and the internet. Many include skills needed for the workplace. Classes are free but require registration.
Computer education
Basic...
Jan. 6: Ohio Means Jobs Library program to assist job seekers
Ohio Means Jobs. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/ Are you unemployed or looking for a better job? Come and learn...
Q&A: Be careful when using email, voicemail for real-estate contracts
Q: I thought a real estate contract couldn’t be enforced unless it was in writing, but a friend just told me I could make...
Mahoning County second-half real estate bills due on Aug. 10
Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma is announcing that property owners will receive their second-half real estate tax bills in the mail in the coming...
