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9,000 employees representing thousands of clients, CLA has created mentorship programs and leadership connections to provide career paths for all employees.

CSE Federal Credit Union was recently named the #1 Credit Union in Ohio by Forbes for the fourth consecutive year, and one of the top overall credit unions in the United States. Our ranking was derived from a series of independent surveys by Statista, a leading global provider of market and consumer data.

Forbes and Statista worked together on a list of Best Banks and Credit Unions to provide consumers with information on which credit unions provide the best overall service and experience. Of the 4,863 credit unions across the United States, just 147 (or, 3%) of credit unions are being recognized.

CSE Federal Credit Union is committed to helping all people within our community achieve financial strength by providing sound financial products, outstanding service, and financial education. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Stark County, Ohio. CSE is Federally Insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), headquartered in Canton, Ohio has acquired the assets of Presidential Express Trucking, Inc., and Presidential Express Warehousing & Distribution, Inc., based in Bayonne, New Jersey. The acquisition continues the strategy of further diversifying and expanding the services offered by PSI and its affiliates. Presidential Express’s reputation and history were critical components and rationale for the acquisition.

Doug Sibila, Chief Executive Officer of PSI said, “Adding New York and New Jersey port access and related services to our existing network will improve the service levels and flexibility to PSI and Presidential Express’s current customers.”

John Brennan, founder of the Presidential Express companies stated, “As founder of Presidential Express companies, my goal was simple - to build a company based on a high level of professional services. Good fortune and great customers, some for decades, have guided us to reach our accomplishments. That is where we are today with our customers and our employees that are my second family. I am pleased to announce this new chapter in joining forces with Peoples Services/TDI. In meeting and getting to know Doug Sibila and his staff, I can see the opportunities and growth they can provide. Their values and expectations for service and people are second to none and are totally in line with mine. I am thankful for the journey and wish all continued success.”

Grammy award-winning gospel superstar Tamela Mann will headline the Faith, Family & Football Gospel Concert presented by The Good Feet Store on Saturday, Sept. 2. The concert is among several highlights surrounding the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic over Labor Day weekend.

Mann’s performance will be part of the multi-event HBCU Family Block Party that will kick off at 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton. The concert is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m.

A 2022 inductee into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, Mann has taken nine hits to No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, with the chart-topping “Take Me to the King” at the top for 25 weeks.

The Block Party and Gospel Concert are free and open to the public thanks to partners like Visit Canton and ArtsinStark. There is limited reserved seating available for $25. “Premium Packages” – a reserved concert seat, a ticket to the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game and other perks – are available for $125. “Club Packages” that include a reserved concert ticket, a game ticket in the Club section of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, and food and beverage options, are available for $225. To learn more about the gospel concert and ticket plans, click here.

To learn more about the entire Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, visit: www.profootballhof.com

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