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Businesses thrive in the Mahoning Valley

By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com

Va l ley businesses a re alive and thriving, with new stores coming to the area all the time and stores that have been here for generations continuing to experience success. New businesses coming to the area span the market, from larger chains in farm and home to furnishings and healthy lifestyle needs, and each business has something unique to offer the local market.

Family, Farm and Home recently opened a new location in Austintown. The company is family owned and operated, and offers a variety of products to meet needs from livestock to plumbing.

Josh Sheetz, the manager of the Austintown location, said that the community has been very welcoming since the store opened its doors.

“T he com mu n it y ha s been very positive,” said Sheetz. “They all seem very excited to have another option in town [or] on the other side of town.”

Sheetz noted that so far, the community seems to be mostly interested in the pet feed and equine and livestock feed departments. He also mentioned that Family Farm and Home prides itself on its ability to help customers and its customer service.

“All of our team members have the tools to help our customers to the fullest, making sure everybody has a positive shopping experience,” he said. “Our main goal is that every customer that comes through our doors feels like family.”

A new Family Farm and Home loc at ion recently opened in Alliance and plans are in motion to open a location in Warren, as well. More information can be found online at www. familyfarmandhome.com.

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Family, Farm and Home recently opened a new location in Austintown. The company is family owned and operated, and offers a variety of products to meet needs from livestock to plumbing.

Menards opened its Warren location in 2015. It offers an assortment of home improvement items, and even boasts a lumber yard.

Another business to recently come to the area is Menards, which opened its Warren location in 2015.

According to Jeff Abbott, Spokesperson for Menard, Inc., there are nearly 300 Mena rds stores located throughout the midwest.

The store in Warren, which is located off of Elm Road and State Route 82 at 2015 Walmart Drive, is the furthest location to date.

Of opening the Warren location, Abbott said, “We’d like to applaud everyone who worked on putting this new store together because the whole process went very smooth. We feel that Menards has been greatly welcomed by the commu-

Menards is a family owned business and it strives to treat its customers as family.

nity and truly appreciate it.

We were able to hire many great team members locally that share our values of providing great guest service. We are excited to be

part of the community and appreciate the support from Bazetta Township, Warren, Youngstown and the surSee LOCAL, Page I-2

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rounding communities.”

Mena rd s i s a fa m ily owned business and it strives to treat its customers as family. It offers an assortment of home improvement items, and even boasts a lumber yard. Customers can fi nd electrical, plumbing, floor coverings, wall coverings, cabinets, appliances, millwork, hardware, building materials, grocery and pet supplies and more. Seasonally, Menards has a garden center, an outdoor living department with patio furniture, Christmas merchandise and even toys.

Ashley Home Furnishings w i l l soon open its doors as a new location for all of your home furnishing needs at its newest location on South Avenue in Boardman.

Of opening a new location in this area, Matt Schultz of Ashley Home Furnishings and John V. Schultz Furniture said, “We wanted to create a store that would quickly become your first choice for furniture and mattresses for your home.

The store had to offer you a wide selection of furniture and mattress for every style at great prices in a setting that inspired you with ideas. We wanted the store to wow you as soon as you stepped inside.”

The new location w ill offer a variety of furniture styles, including contemporary living, vintage casual, family spaces, modern traditional and urbanology.

Customers can also shop for mattresses w it h t he company’s Dream Destination department, which includes home accents like bed spreads, tabletop, area rugs and unique accent pieces. The store even includes touchscreen televisions for shopping, a sleep diagnostic system that will match the customer’s body to the perfect mattress and a technology bar in which customers can sit and ex-

plore the whole Ashley Furniture line.

Schultz said that the most important part of opening the new location was finding the best possible employees to become part of its team.

“The biggest challenge is making sure you have the right people when you open the door,” he said.

“We knew we had to have the best team to service our guests, so we spent a lot of time recruiting and training.”

Ashley Home Furnishings also has a few unique ways to give back to the local community. One way it achieves this is through its Hope to Dream program, in which the company donates a percentage of its mattress sales towards a fund that will be used to provide a mattress to those in need in the local area.

Ashley Home Furnishing’s future goals include stocking the latest on-trend styles and helping its customers to achieve the updated, fresh home looks they dream of.

Large names are not the only businesses to f ind success in the local market, however. Semach’s has been an area shopping staple for decades. In fact, the family owned business, located in Struthers, will celebrate its 65th anniversary this year.

Terr y Semach, current owner, attributes the store’s success over the years to a strong connection with the community and placing value on loyalty and hard work.

“We have fourth and fifth generat ion people who buy from our store, whose grandparents have bought from our store,” Semach said. “Our customers trust us. Twice per day, we might have someone buy a product over the phone. They just say, ‘hey, Terry, this is what I need.’ They don’t even come to the store, they just trust our products.”

Semach said that one reason customers come back to his store through the

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Plans are currently in the works for a Semach’s celebration t his Aug ust to honor the store’s 65th anniversary. The family-owned store has even more to celebrate in that Semach’s son, Matthew, recently came to work in the business full time, making him the third generation to be a part of the business.

“Fa m i ly, rel ig ion a nd community are what is really important, not business,” Semach said of the company’s beliefs.

W hen asked about the store’s plans for the fut u re, Semach sa id t hat they would strive to remain conservative and not overextend themselves, but that they plan to be there to meet the community’s needs for many years to come.

Another small business that is finding success in the area is a new natural diet and healthy lifestyle practice called NutriMost Boardman. The Boardman location has been open since May 2014, but the program has been helping people in many locations throughout the country for several years.

NutriMost is a unique fat loss and healthy lifestyle program that uses advanced technolog y to assess and suggest ideal met hods for improv ing health, expelling tox ins from the body and normalizing body function. The program aims to provide personalized assistance to keep a client’s body in a fat burning state, rather than a fat storing one.

Dr. James Leone, owner of NutriMost Boardman, said that NutriMost is a unique program in that it offers a personalized approach to fat loss for each client.

“It is because of the technolog y of the NutriMost

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program to persona lize each person’s program for getting a person into optimal fat burning,” he said.

“Nut riMost is t he most powerful technology for a better life, naturally. NutriMost is not a one-sizefits-all program. NutriMost programs are unique for each person. The latest state-of-the-art technology and cellular bio-communication [is used].”

The scanning technology works by checking the body for more than 2,800 biological markers, which results in a body compositional analysis. From there, the program is set into place and fat burning begins.

Leone first became interested in NutriMost when he read about it in a professional medical journal. He used and benefitted from the fat burning program personally, which only furthered his desire to work with it. He received training to administer the NutriMost program, as taught

by Pittsburgh native Dr. Ray Wisniewski, the developer of NutriMost. Leone must go through ongoing, updated training every two months for two days, along w ith week ly conference calls with Wisniewski.

NutriMost is a unique program in that it offers a personalized approach to fat loss for each client.

L eone sa id t hat seeing patients come back in for monthly maintenance checkups, which are free of charge to clients who have completed the initial six or nine week programs, and seeing the progress they have made is the part of his day that he most looks forward to. He also said that seeing these clients maintain healthy habits is one of the most rewarding parts of his job.

Leone’s future plans for NutriMost include helping more people in the com-

munities of Boardman and Youngstown area to become the healthiest they can be.

The staff at NutriMost consists of Leone and Dr. Berardino, along with two additional health coaches trained in the NutriMost program and administrative staff. All office staff have successfully participated in the program and attend training and weekly conference calls.

More information can be found online at www.nutrimostboardman.com.

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NutriMost is located in Boardman and Leone said that it is not a weight-loss program, but a personalized fat loss program. He makes it clear that there is a distinct difference between the two.

“We don’t want people just losing weight, we want them losing fat,” KATHLEEN LOST 26 LBS! GABE LOST 65 LBS! Leone said. “A person can starve themselves and lose weight, (this is what most diet programs do); however, they won’t get into fat burning.”

“NutriMost changed my life! I lost “It has been a journey that I NutriMost is a personalized fat burning program that is scientifically 26 pounds in 40 days. My pain and needed to take because I have designed to get people into optimal fat burning. At the office, Leone runs cravings decreased considerably. been overweight my entire a Body Composition Analysis (BCA) on each patient. This provides a I feel so much better and have life and this experience has snapshot of the patients’ current health condition measuring 9 critical increased energy. The program benefited me greatly. I feel factors. For example, it shows body fat percentage, hydration levels, and was not complicated and the staff great and have more energy. how effective their metabolism is working to name a few. was supportive. I have the tools to Joint pain is considerably less One of the most crucial aspects that the Body Composition Analysis keep my weight off.” and I feel much lighter.” checks for is whether the patient is hydrated. What he had to say about Kathleen - Mentor, OH Gabe - Boardman, OH patients’ hydration levels was shocking.

“Just about 100 percent of the people we check are dehydrated,” Leone said. “We’re the only program that checks for this in a high tech way and we are the only program that has procedures to get people better hydrated. Getting better hydrated is not as simple as drinking more water. Your body has to have the chemical and nutritional wherewithal to hold the water and move the water into the cells. Otherwise, your brain knowing that your body is dehydrated will hold fat cells hostage for their water content.”

The Body Composition Analysis Report also shows the patient’s metabolic age. If the age of one’s metabolism is running above their current age, their metabolism is slow and they are trapped in fat storage instead of fat burning. The NutriMost Fat Loss Program is scientifically designed to get each person’s body flipped from fat storage into fat burning, Leone said.

Leone is not only endorsing a program that he thinks works, he has undergone the program himself and had successful results.

“I have struggled with weight since I was a kid,” Leone said. “So I know what it is like to be overweight. I was at my highest weight several years ago. Being interested in natural health care and nutrition I have tried all those different diet programs on my own without lasting results. I was pre-diabetic. I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides. I was the same age my dad was when he started to have heart attacks and I felt terrible. I was afraid that I was going to have a heart attack.”

This was Dr. Leone’s motivation to begin a NutriMost program for himself. He lost 30 pounds in three weeks and has kept it off for a year now. He is no longer prediabetic, and his blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol are at good levels. He also said that just about every one of his patients who start the program with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes has to lower or completely get off their medication altogether because they no longer need it.

This program is a life transforming program. It changes a person’s relationship with food. Their life will never be the same again in good ways because of this program.”

“It’s really about getting people healthy. Weight loss is what brings people in, but they get healthier in the process.” - Dr. James Leone When asked if so much weight loss in such a short amount of time is safe, Leone said that as long as the body is in fat burning, it is safe and healthy for the patient.

The nutritional program does not have any prepackaged foods and there are no shakes. Leone said that the patient eats the healthy, nutritious foods that people buy at grocery stores such as proteins, vegetables and fruits. It is a reduced calorie diet.

Leone has been a practicing chiropractor for 39 years and has been involved in natural health care methods and nutrition. He is also a certified chiropractic orthopedist.

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Jason Telford (left) and Dave Bianco founded Federal Ink in April 2015.

Federal Ink Startup company invests in downtown Youngstown Special to The Vindicator Last spring, childhood friends Dave Bianco and Ja s on Tel ford fou nde d a new startup business.

“We decided it was time to pull their resources toget her a nd ta ke on t he challenge,” said Bianco, a graphic designer.

Federal Ink is a custom apparel and graphic design studio in downtown Youngstown. “We believe in Youngstown and have i nvested ou rselves a nd business here. We hope customers w i l l see t his and give us a chance to earn their business,” Bianco said.

“By investing in the resurgence of Youngstown, ou r attent ion to deta i l, competitive pricing and quality of work, we hope w ill help us compete in this grow ing community. We hope to be a part of our city’s great revival.”

Before setting up shop, Bianco and Telford, both 26, took a Screen Printing Certification Course. “We wanted to be sure we can take on any creative idea.

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“WE WERE FOUNDED ON CREATIVITY, EXPRESSION AND FORGED THROUGH HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.” Dave Bianco, Federal Ink speci f ic equ ipment for us, followed by practicing different techniques, styles and good ol’ fashioned trial and error,” said Telford, who prev iously worked in the power and manufacturing industry.

Bianco and Telford plan to utilize automation to improve consistency and save time. “We know everyone has deadlines and schedules to keep, so this new t i me saved ca n be given right back to customer,” Bianco said. “Staying on t he cutting edge a l lows us keep up w it h any trends the customer may want to try. Or even combine into something new and creative!

Federa l In k w i l l soon enter its second year, and Bianco and Telford plan to cont inue to improve quality, achieve even faster turnarounds, and most i mpor t a nt l y, m a i nt a i n

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year. Already, car enthusiasts are looking to the product ion of t he 2017 Cr u z e, w h ich is slated to release in the fall this yea r. The 2017 model is reported to offer hatchback a nd d iesel eng ine options.

But t he C r u z e i s not the only piece of the fut u re t hat ga i ne d GM’s focus t his yea r. GM recently announced that it was conducting research on autonomous—driverless—cars.

It may seem like driverless cars are a thing of t he f ut u re, s omet h i ng one would expect to fi nd in a science fiction novel or movie, out of reach and impossible to achieve. But the reality is the future is already here.

It ha s be en repor ted that GM even has plans for a f leet of d r iverless ca rs to test-r un a round t he tech center in GM’s Warren, Mich. location.

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Volts are said to be fully prepa re d a nd r u n n i ng later this year. Research is being done that will allow the cars to use precision mapping, superior sensor technolog y and artificial intelligence that GM hopes will be able to predict driver behavior.

While fully autonomous cars available to the public are still several years away, autonomous technology has been, and continues to be, implemented in cars today. Technology such as lane-change assist and lane holding syst e m s , a d a pt i v e c r u i s e control and forward collision avoidance, which c a n slow or stop a c a r w ithout being physica lly prompted by the driver, are available from nearly every automaker today.

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GM a nnounced on Jan. 4 that the company is investing $500 million in Ly ft Inc., a ride-hailing company. The partnership could potentially lead to on-demand rides, i nc lud i n g s e l f- d r i v i n g ones. Ly f t pla ns to use this and other investment capital raised to create a network of U.S. locations that would allow customers to rent a GM car at a discounted rate.

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ACLD School and Learning Center Serving families in the Valley for more than forty years Special to The Vindicator ACLD School and Learning Center is a non-profit organization that has been helping children and families in the Mahoning Valley for over forty years. In this time, thousands of children have participated in the programs and services offered through ACLD. To d a y p a r e n t s c a n choose to enroll a child for the full school day, part of the day or during after school hours. Ava i lable services include a multitude of academic and cogn it ive i nter vent ions to

address learning difficult ies. Occupat iona l a nd speech/lang uage t herapy are available options, as are diagnostic and standardized eva luations to diagnosis learning and developmental concerns.

ACLD School and Learning Center is a provider for the Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarships. In addition, there are several local foundations and donors who have helped to make ACLD’s programs accessible regardless of family income level. These supporters include the Hine Memorial Fund, PNC Char-

itable Trust and the Thomases Family Endowment, among several others.

ACLD School and Learning Center has always been located in the downtown area of Youngstown and we recognize t he ma ny benefits to being part of t he dow ntow n community. This central location has enabled ACLD to reach children living in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, as well as Western Pennsylvania.

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Cortland Banks had an an eventful and accomplished 2015.

Cortland Banks expands; strategically plans for 2016

By James Gasior Cortland Banks, President and CEO Cortland Banks, an independent community bank since 1892, ended an eventful and accomplished 2015, as the bank expanded its territory, launched innovative products and actively volunteered throughout the Valley. Rated five-stars

by BauerFinancial, Inc., the bank continues its path for growth in 2016 and has already made strides by adding new talent and transitioning to a new wealth management group.

Cortland Banks operates across Northeastern Ohio with 13 community banking offices in Trumbull, Ma honing, Portage and Ashtabula Counties, along with two new financial services centers in Fairlawn a nd Beachwood, which both opened in 2015.

To capitalize on an increasing market share, the bank opened its third Mahoning County location in the Boardman-Canfield area on Sept. 14. The thirteenth branch is a full-service location that houses mor tgage, com mercia l, wealth management and retail operations.

Prior to the new branch opening, Cortland Banks lau nched a n i n novative suite of reward-based checking and savings accounts under the national Kasasa brand name on Sept. 1, becoming the fi rst f ina ncia l inst itut ion to bring the Kasasa products to the Mahoning Valley.

Ka sa sa accou nt options can reward customers with nationwide ATM rebates, higher-than-market interest rates, cash back and vouchers to spend on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.

In addition to its new product suite, Cort land Banks also partnered with a marketing agency in response to the evolution of its financia l ser v ices offerings.

St a y i n g c om mu n it yminded, Cortland Banks, along with its staff, focused on furthering the bank’s fi-

CORTLAND BANKS STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH IT SERVES. THE BANK CONTRIBUTES TO A WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITIES. nancial literacy initiatives and reinvestment goals by committing time and resources to local schools, non-profits and various organizations, such as Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanit y, Second Harvest Food Bank, American Heart Association and The Salvation Army.

Notably, the bank was honored with the United Way of Trumbull County’s “Give Award” for being the company with the largest increase in workplace donations.

The bank prides itself on forming and growing these quality relationships, which originate with the bank’s commitment to attracting and retaining top talent to its sales and sales support staff.

Cortland’s commercial banking group, led by Stan Feret, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, along with Stan Magielski, Vice President and Mahoning Valley Group Leader, added Mark Taylor, Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer, to the veteran team of Carrie Stackhouse and Jerome Smith and Treasury Management Officer, Robert Meek.

Through strategic initiatives, the bank continued quality asset growth over the past five years of more than 22 percent, with its loan portfolio exceeding 48 percent growth.

The ba n k ended 2015 with core composite loan growth of more than 9 percent, with the commercial and industrial and commercia l portfolio growing by approximately 21 percent.

Under Rocky Page, Vice President and Mortgage Ba n k i ng Ma na ger, t he ba n k’s in-ma rket reta i l mortgage lending increased lending by 146 percent and led by new construction

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and purchase-financing, as the market transitioned from a fairly concentrated refi nance market in previous years.

Cor t la nd Ba n k s a l so gained Greg Stallman as a Mortgage Loan Originator, joining the mortgage team of professionals Richard Pavlock, James Wellington, Joni Everson and Karen Sharp.

Looking ahead for 2016, the non-deposit investment services program at Cortland Banks transitioned from Cortland Investment Group to Cortland Private Wealth Management on Jan. 20. Cortland Private Wealth Management will offer access to a more robust lineup of services to customers, including a full suite of wealth management options, like private asset management, fi nancial and estate planning and advisory services.

Additionally, to better service the relationships with business customers, the new wealth management team will bring nearly 20 years of experience in the areas of insurance and corporate services, such as 401(k) and other employee benefits.

Un d e r t h e n e w p r ivate wealth management group, led by prominent advisors Timothy Clepper, Kelly Kuennen and Daniel Jacoby, t he adv isor y services team for the Mahoning Valley will include Nicole Jer vis and Susan Coy-Kamph.

T h is is a n i mpor ta nt component of mapping out Cortland Banks’ 2016 strategic plan, focused on new market expansion, building deep-rooted relationships among customers, accountholders and centers of inf luence and rebranding “Cortland” as a financial institution positioned for growth.

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InfoCision: Direct marketing solutions that deliver Special to The Vindicator InfoCision is a leading provider of call center solutions for Fortune 100 companies and nonprofit organizations. Their organization name is derived from their objective to provide client partners with the information needed to make the best marketing decisions.

InfoCision’s ability to compete is centered on continuous improvement in providing the highest quality contact center services while leveraging evolving technology.

Their robust business analytics resources provide the tools to create a customer and donor centered experience in today’s marketplace where personalization is expected. Their company growth has al-

“COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS OR DONORS IS MORE CRITICAL THAN EVER IN BRAND MARKETING STRATEGY.” Steve Brubaker, InfoCision Chief of Staff ways been a result of their commitment to quality because it translates to superior results and a higher ROI for clients. As part of that commitment to quality and integrity, they have been an industry leader in compliance standards that create peace of mind for their clients.

“Com mu n ic at ion between organizations and their customers or donors is more critical than ever in brand marketing strategy,” says InfoCision Chief of Staff Steve Brubaker.

“InfoCision plays a pivotal role creating a world class experience for our clients’ customers and donors by providing customized communication for each interaction. We analyze what we learn in these personalized interactions and make recommendations to help our clients grow. It’s this strategy that has allowed us to continue as a leading call center solutions provider for over three decades.”

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BSHM Architects continues to grow Special to The Vindicator A diverse collection of local design commissions along with Primar y and Secondary facilities sustained BSHM Architects during 2015, that growth is expected to continue in 2016. In business over 50 years and strategically sized, BSHM Architects provides experienced design professionals for many academic, cu ltura l a nd public facility projects in the Mahoning Valley and Wester n Pen ns ylva n ia.

BSHM will continue to explore opportunities with current clients and new clients integrating a focused design team for future specialized and comprehensive projects.

Not able loc a l comm i ssion s i nclude i nter ior renovat ions at t he Ursuline Motherhouse for “In-House” health care, Warren YWCA interior renovations for a new Women’s Clinic, Jobs and Family Services building improvements, Ashley Furniture

tenant improvements, as well as an expansion to a local manufacturing facility. BSHM commissions ex tended i nto Wester n Pennsylvania, which included an addition and renovations to the Cranberry Cinemas and a new Village Theater in Sewickley.

Seconda r y educ at ion projects have been a focus in recent years, gaining work at The Ohio State Universit y, Youngstow n State University, College of Wooster, Seton Hill University and Westminster College. Significant Primary education under construction include the Cleveland Heights-University Heights High School and Coventry High School in the Portage Lakes area.

In 2015 staff developments for BSHM included management modifications with the elevation of Brett M. Hendricks, AIA to Senior Partner-President; Byron H. Manchester AIA, LEED AP, to Senior Partner Vice President; and the addition of Jay A. Crafton AIA,

LEED AP and John Orsini AIA to Vice Presidents.

Gary G. Balog AIA, LEED AP will continue his position as Director of Education Environments for both K-12 and Collegiate Facilities. Also, Mike Vala, AIA; William Hrinko, AIA and Mike Ruscitti, AIA achieved their Ohio Architects registration, expanding the number of Architects available to ten.

BSHM invested in new computer work stat ions and upgraded the design software for each station utilizing the latest Building Information Modeling (BIM) software available to assist clients in the visioning of their project.

Continued success for BSHM Architects will be shaped with an energized staff of emerging professionals, providing innovated design solutions for fully engaged clients, accomplishing remarkable projects throughout the Valley.

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Repurposed buildings add to changing face of downtown Youngstown Special to The Vindicator The face of downtown Youngstown is ever changing, ever growing and ever evolving as the city reaches toward new paths and goals. This past year was no exception to that trend.

The Youngstown Business Incubator, which has been reported to be the world’s No. 1 university affiliated business incubator, acquired its fifth building in its rapidly expanding campus when it moved into t he old Vindicator building in 2015. The new addition had been spoken of and planned for several years before the new building was aquired.

In a n i nter v iew w it h Vindy Talk Radio in October 2015, Barb Ewing of YBI said that several businesses had already expressed an interest in using the new space. She noted that Eastern Gateway Community College, Youngstown State University and the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition were planning to use the old printing bay, a long w it h t he g rou nd and first floors to create a manufacturing space that would allow companies to have shared equipment to print on and learn to use new technology. She went on to highlight the benefits of this partnership, as it would allow companies a low cost and low risk way of integrating into the manufacturing process.

Ewing also said that one

business, Applied Systems and Technology Transfer, had taken an interest in creating an advanced makerspace on the second floor of the building.

Of the use of the new space, Ewing said that it will be “truly a new focus, a new direction for advanced manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley, a central place where we can start building the workforce of tomorrow.”

Y BI shows no signs of stopping its revolution of downtown manufacturing.

Last year, it announced the first year for its $100,000 national competition to find innovative start-up ideas for additive manufacturing and 3D printing. This competition was put on in partnership with America Makes and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. YBI was also awarded $175,000 by the Appa lachian Reg ion a l C om m i s sion to purchase additive manufacturing and post-processing equipment. A 2015 Vindy Talk Radio interview w it h Jim Cossler, Chief Evangelist and Entrepreneur in Residence at YBI, announced that the company was working on releasing content for the new virtual reality devices.

This year promises to show even more growth from YBI, and perhaps even a sixth addition to the incubator’s campus. In previous interviews conducted by The Vindicator, Cossler said that YBI would be looking

to acquire more buildings soon. Any new additions to the campus promise to be just as instrumental in continuing the company’s trend of ground-breaking innovation.

Strollo Architecture also found new purpose for an older building downtown this year as it completed renovations on and moved into the Wells Building in mid December 2015. The Wells Building has long been an architectural focal point downtown as it features terra cotta, cornices, gargoyles, vases, urns and more.

When Strollo took over the building, there was a common interest in all parties involved to preserve the building. Strollo is reported to have received $1.8 million in state and federal historic tax credits, as well as some assistance from the city through its water and wastewater funds, to help with the $5.3 million renovation project.

While Strollo Architecture maintains offices on the fi rst floor of the building, the second and third floors have been converted into several apartments that are available for the public to rent, many of them filled already.

The Wells Building was built in 1917 by the estate of Thomas H. Wells and has had several other occupants throughout the years, including a retail space and an armed forces recruiting station.

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Park Vista of Youngstown: Redefining retirement

by Beth Ann Tabak Park Vista of Youngstown, Communications Media Liaison In a lig nment w it h its mission to provide older adu lts w it h ca r i ng a nd qu a l it y s er v ic e s , Pa r k Vista of Youngstown grew in 2015 by expanding its Rehab Center, adding pioneering technolog y to enhance its bedside care, and starting construction on its learning center.

With third-floor renovations now complete, The Rehab Center can accommodate 45 patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery in spacious, private apartments. A second, f u l ly equ ipped t herapy gym was added, allowing physical, speech and occupational therapists to work one-on-one in crafting a personalized approach to recovery.

“Our goal here is to make this feel as close to home as possible while preparing each person for a successful, confident return home,” said Laura Gerst, ma na ger of t he Rehab Center. “We’re excited to be able to do that for more people.”

Further enhancing The Reh a b C enter a nd t he A nne K i lcawley Chr istman Health Care Center is TripleCare, an after-hours telemedicine program that prov ides adva nced, onsite acute care ser vices.

Park Vista and its parent company Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Ser v ices (OPRS) were the first in the area to introduce TripleCare.

W hen a nu rse ident ifies a change in a patient’s condition, he or she can call TripleCare to assist.

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a nd d ig it a l d ia g nost ic equipment, a board-certified physician is virtually at the bedside to examine and treat, assuring doctors t hat t heir patients’ needs are being met by a physician in the off-hours and weekends, eliminating unnecessary trips to the hospital. Park Vista rehospita lization rate has dropped from 27 percent to 11 percent in the three months the program has been in use.

“Youngstown’s readmission rate is t hree times higher than the national average, and TripleCare has helped bring Park Vista’s rate well below that,” said Brian Kolenich, Park Vista’s executive director.

“It’s a benefit to the communit y, a nd it’s cha nging the way we serve our residents.”

Park Vista serves nearly 300 residents on its campus, a nd a not her 1,600 a n nu a l l y t h r ou g h t h e Rehab Center at Park Vista, the Outpatient and Aquatic Therapy Center, the Disease Support Network and the Mahoning Valley Lifelong Learning Institute.

The Institute, which offers collegiate-level courses to those beyond retirement or still working, completed a $1 million capital campaign in 2015, and broke ground on its new home, The Gelhaar Center.

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ed to open in spring 2016, will host courses from the Harris Lecture Series on History and Political Science, t he Gel haa r L ecture Series on A r ts a nd Cu lt u re, t he Ky le L e ct u re Ser ies on Rel ig ion and Spirituality, and the Wel l ne s s a nd Rehabi litation Lecture Series. It houses charitably named a rea s such a s t he Ky le Classroom, Lamb Atrium, Necker ma n Porch, a nd the one-of-a-kind Berlin Sculpture Garden. Additionally, it contains audio/ visual equipment provided by the Schmutz family and landscaping provided by the Young family.

It will include state-ofthe-art technolog y, help those with vision or hearing difficulties to easily participate, and provide access to virtual, long-distance learning.

Park Vista of Youngstown is one of 12 ret irement communities owned and operated by OPRS Communities, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS), headquartered in Columbus. Since 1922, OPR S h a s def i ne d t he highest standards of quality of life for older adults.

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Economists at a recent Rea l Liv ing conference predicted that the Real Estate market in 2106 should remain stable and show continued growth.

Real Living Volpini Rea lt y Group’s 35 agents offer excellent customer service and a high level of technology only available through Real Living.

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They are proud to announce that this year 3D virtual tours will be available to t heir sel lers to better market their properties. The v irtua l tour will also aid home buyers in the home buying process. This service is only available locally through Real Living Volpini Realty Group Real Living Volpini Realty Group is now accepting new agents as well as experienced agents in all three offices. Contact Marisa Volpini at 330-565-2095 for more details about joining the company.

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by Thomas E. Mosure, PE ms consultants, President and CEO 2015 INDUSTRY RECOGNITION ms consultants received a number of awards for its work on the John R. Doutt Upground Reservoir project, a 9.3 billion-gallon reser voir in Centra l Ohio.

Awards include: U 2015 National Recognition Award – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) National U 2 015 O u t s t a n d i n g Achievement Award – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Ohio U 2015 Outstanding Eng i neer i ng Ach ievement Award – Franklin County Chapter of Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (FCC-OSPE) U 2015 Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award – Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) U 2015 Top Projects Award – Water & Wastes Digest (W&WD) ms consultants received a Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Silver Award among medium si ze businesses (301-1,000 employees) from the Ohio Department of Health and the Healthy Ohio Business Concil. Part of what’s made the ms Wellness Program – Wellness at Work – such a success in the variety of programs and activities offered with a 360 degree approach in wellness: health coaching, group weight loss programs, health competitions, financial workshops, stress relief tips, office yoga, annual pe-

dometer challenge, and extracurricular activities like the ms Run Club. By providing all employees with nutrition information and guidance, and giving them access to a variety of ways to stay active, we have seen a shift in employees’ focus toward overall healthier living.

An additional incentive to this year’s pedometer challenge was a charitable donation to the American Cancer Society. Once employees met a company-wide step goal of 84 million steps, a $10,000 donation was made to American Cancer Society chapters, local to each ms office location.

Another aspect that has made the wellness program a success is its rewards based system. Employees are provided with cash incentives and prize drawings throughout the year, with an annual health insurance premium reduction given to all participants who meet program participation requirements.

The hard work of all employees led to not only to a No. 255 ranking on Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm list, but also ranking on Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architectural Firm list at No. 299. ms wa s once aga i n ranked by Crain’s Cleveland Business and Columbus Business First as one of the largest engineering/architecture firms in Ohio.

Crain’s Cleveland Business listed ms as the 8th largest engineering firm in 2015.

ms ranked No. 7 on the Top Engineering Firms list and No. 22 on the Top Architecture Firms list by Columbus Business First.

CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION ms consultants is currently the design consultant for the repair and modernization of the Cardinal Mooney High School. The $5 million renovation project will ensure the safety of the 500+ students and staff while also reducing operational costs and improving energy-efficiency.

The school, originally constructed in 1955, began to show its age, including an outdated roof, leaking windows, and inefficient lighting.

The renovations to Cardinal Mooney High School are being strategically aligned during summer breaks. This will allow the upgrades to be performed without any disruptions to students. All renovations are anticipated to be completed by the 20172018 school year.

Renovations will include: U Roof replacement U New w i ndow system, meeting current energ y standards U Energy efficient lighting U Ceilings providing sound control in classrooms and hallways U ADA accessibility U Cafeteria renovation U Repair and renovation of the heating and ventilation systems The scope of work also inSee MS CONSULTANTS, Page I-11

The Community Treatment Center at Salem Regional Medical Center.

New innovations come to local healthcare facilities Special to The Vindicator Salem Regional Medical Center and Prima Health Care both recently experienced major strides toward offering patients the best hea lt hca re ex per iences possible with a new cancer and infusion center and an expanded new location, respectively.

Accord i ng to Michele Ho f f m e i s t e r, D i r e c t o r of Public Relations, t he Salem Regional Medical Center began work on the oncology expansion project in December 2014. The project was constructed at a total cost of $4.6 million. There was a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 4, 2015, but t he Ca ncer & In f usion Center did not see its fi rst patients until Oct. 12, 2015.

The center, which is located on the second floor of t he S a lem Re g iona l Medical Center and can be accessed via the East State Street elevated walkway or the hospital’s main lobby glass elevator, features an 11,900 square foot stateof-the-art environment for advanced treatment and healing that was designed

with privacy and comfort in mind. The center offers a Community Treatment Center, complete with six reclining chairs and televisions for patients who prefer a more social setting for treatment; 15 private treatment bays with reclining chairs and televisions; four private treatment rooms w it h a bed and television; six exam rooms; a laboratory room with access to laboratory services and a conference room.

The Cancer & Infusion Center’s goal is to help patients have a comfortable and personalized outpat ient ex per ience w h i le receiving specialized int ravenous (I V ) medications for cancer treatment.

The center also provides ca re for ot her t y pes of chronic health conditions not related to cancer. The Cancer & Inf usion Center ca n t reat a lmost a l l types of cancer and other chronic diseases that require infusion therapy.

A team of experienced nurses that are specifically-trained in infusion therapy are on staff to provide ca re to pat ient s. Commonly administered ser-

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Additionally, Dr. Zoraida Mendez, an onsite onc olog i st/hem atolog i st , offers medical consultations to patients w it h a blood or ca ncer-related disorder. Other ser v ices to assist patients and their families include a Patient a nd Fa m i l y E duc at ion Center to obtain more information on a diagnosis, treatment and resources; a Patient Boutique complete w ith scar ves, w igs and hats, as well as private consultations for patients facing hair loss, and case management services to assist with patients’ needs during treatment on physical, spiritual and emotional levels.

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LBV Steakhouse, Mountaineer’s premier steakhouse offers the best steaks, seafood and pasta in the area.

Mountaineer reports sucessful 2015 Special to The Vindicator Mou nta i neer Casino, Racetrack and Resort rose to meet each challenge of 2015 with innovation and creative changes to enhance every guest’s experience.

The biggest of these challenges was Hancock Counties Clean Air Act that went into effect in July 2015. To offer guests the best possible experience Mount a i ne er qu ick l y be ga n construction on what became the largest smoking pavilion in the countr y.

When it opened there were just over 200 slot machines and 6 blackjack tables. Continuing their focus on the best customer service in the business, they’ve added 100 more slot games to the pavilion since July.

“We st rive to prov ide the best customer experience at all times,” General Manager, Chris Kern said, “By listening to our guests and their suggestions, and making changes based on their input we will continue to provide a wonderful experience that you can only get here.”

Not only does Mountaineer have the largest Smoking Pavilion in the country, their pet friendly Grande Hotel is the second largest hotel in the state of West Virginia. The Casino, Racetrack and Resort also houses the third largest convention space in the state which can accommodate events of all types and sizes, such as weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, meetings, conferences, and other events.

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cluded abatement of potentially hazardous materials in the renovated spaces. The official groundbreaking was held on May 28, 2015.

MAHONING COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER GROUNDBREAKING ms consultants, inc. is the criteria architect for the project, working with Hammond Construction and Olsavsky Jaminet as the design and construction team The groundbreaking was held on June 29, 2015 for the $8.5 million building. The facility will be “a facility with a 21st century vision” with open spaces designed to promote collaboration and communication between users. The two-story building was designed to allow for future expansion and includes a center that can accommodate up to 300 people and conference rooms holding up to 50, while also incorporating the latest technology.

COMPANY GROWTH IN 2015 This summer, t he ms Akron office moved to a new space located at One Cascade Plaza (the PNC Center)

erties strong, spa nning five states—West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Nevada, a major focus continues to be on food. Over the last year they have launched six new menus for their outlets, to make sure that the offerings remained top of the line.

Starting w ith the LBV Steakhouse, Mountaineer’s premier steakhouse offers the best steaks, seafood and pasta in the area. The goal in changing this menu was to make the LBV more affordable, without compromising on taste. The LBV offers casual, affordable, excellence to everyone.

“In speaking with our guests, we learned that many people thought you needed to dress up to eat at the LBV, which isn’t true.

Come in however you like, whether it be in jeans or a dress, just come hungry!”

Kern said.

Another new addition to Mountaineer in 2015 is the LBV Café, a sidewalk style bistro located just outside of the steakhouse in the hotel lobby. The Café features its ow n appetizer menu, happy hour specials, along with live entertainment Thursday through Saturday each week. The casino invites you to come have a glass of wine, great food, relax and enjoy the entertainment.

Woodview Golf Course had an update of its own in 2015, including clubhouse renovations, new f lags, painting, and even new clubhouse food offerings became available.

With a 60 year history in the community, Mountaineer has continued many efforts to be a good partner

in the community. For example, since 1998 Mountaineer has been donating turkeys to local charities.

This year that tradition continued as they donated almost 700 turkeys at Thanksgiving, and also ran a canned goods drive for the local Salvation Army.

Team members participated in the local 4th of July a nd Christmas pa rades and a major Mountaineer highlight was the 46th running of the West Virginia Derby that took place last August. The 47th West Virginia Derby will be held August 6, 2016.

In June 2015 Mountaineer celebrated 25 years of gaming. Mountaineer was chosen in 1990as the test site for VLT’s (Video Lottery Terminals) in West Virginia. As a result of this testing, VLT’s were legalized in the state 5 years later. As part as the celebration 23 team members with over 25 years of service were recog ni zed w it h a g if t.

Multiple promotions to celebrate the anniversary took place over a three day period with prizes including a one-of-a-kind commemorative Fiesta mug.

“Be on the lookout for more exciting changes to come in 2016.” Kern said.

A n ex a mple of t hese changes include completion of the Hotel lodge room remodel, The Gatsby Restaurant combining with the Riverfront Buffet which will be open to guest’s everyday from 7am – 10pm, as well as the reopening of a brand new, entertainment packed, Lucky’s bar.

in downtown Akron. The Akron office continues to work with local communities in 2015, including City of Akron’s water system projects and noise abatement at Lake Milton. ms has been located in Akron for 32 years and we look forward to the many years to come! ms consultants, inc. made a number of key hires in 2015: Car y Ehrman, CEnvP, IAP2, has joined ms consultants as an Energy Services Project Manager. Previously serving as Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, and Program Manager from projects ranging from $1 million to $25 million in fees, Cary brings more than 30 years’ experience to ms.

Her extensive expertise includes environmental and social impact assessment, permitting, sustainable development, site investigation, remediation and planning projects in the defense, urban development and infrastructure, waste and mining sectors.

Dan Barr, PE, joined the ms consultants team as an Environmental Project Manager. Over the past 20 years, Dan has gained valuable experience with water systems including more than 65 projects involv-

ing treatment plants, water mains, pump stations, elevated tanks, water hammer analysis, and computer modeling. He also has experience in construction administration and inspection for water projects. Dan earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University.

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EXPECTED GROWTH IN 2016 ms is expecting to continue its growth in 2016 with projects and employees.

Kicking of 2016, ms has further expanded its expertise in public funding.

Alex Beres joined ms as the Director of Public Finance, Grants, and Funding. Alex will be working with clients to help find various funding options for their projects, big and small. He previously worked at the Franklin County Economic Development and Planning office, leading the development of a $20 million infrastructure bank, structuring grant and loan funding incentive programs, and negotiating tax, grant, and loan incentives for business attraction and redevelopment projects.

Alex was recognized as one of the “20 People to Know in Central Ohio Government” in 2014.

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At FirstEnergy, we’re proud of our strong presence in the Youngstown area, where our Ohio Edison utility has been prov iding customers w it h safe, reliable and affordable electricity for more than 85 years.

With our eyes on tomorrow, we’re making significant changes in the switch to a cleaner energy future – changes that best fit the challenges and demands of our customers today. In fact, we’re now recognized as operating one of the cleanest energy fleets in the nation.

We tirelessly pursue new sources of clean, renewable energy and other opportunities to meet customers’ needs in an environmentally sound way. And one of our top priorities is to minimize the environmental impact of our generating plants and other facilities. As a result, we’ve made significant progress in reducing pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions over the past two decades.

At FirstEnergy, we’re driven to be good stewards of the environment every day. We think being a friend of the environment is about more than prov iding reliable, affordable energy today. It’s about using smarter technologies to preserve the health and diversity of our resources for tomorrow’s generation. From power generation a nd renewable energy to recycling and byproduct disposal, our work is making a real difference for more than 6 million customers.

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In 2015, the Covelli Centre celebrated its 10 year anniversary of the building being operational.

ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY MW of our energy resources – enough to power 1.9 million homes – come from renewables UWe provide more than 1 million MW-hours of wind energy per year U1,900

RECYCLING Our commitment to reducing waste led to the single largest recycling effort in North America at our Bruce Mansfield Plant. This $50 million project has greatly increased byproduct recycling and significantly reduced the amount of material sent to landfills.

Some of the DeYor’s upcoming events include performances by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, an exhibit by Ansel Adams.

RESPONSIBLE BYPRODUCT DISPOSAL We are committed to environmentally sound disposal of materials that are produced from our power generation processes.

CUSTOMERS CAN MAKE THEIR MARK Our customers a lso ca n make their mark by helping us leave a smaller footprint – by choosing to have their energy powered by renewable sources such as wind and hydro. The more customers who commit to wind power, the faster we can increase the supply of rePOWER GENERATION newable energy and further UWe’ve invested more than $10 reduce carbon emissions. For billion in environmental pro- more information, go to www. tection efforts since the Clean theswitchison.com.

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The local entertainment scene has been experiencing a resurgence within the last year that is continuing into 2016.

Several big name acts have made stops in the Mahoning Valley within the last couple of years, including Elton John, Brad Paisley, Alice Cooper, Carrie Underwood and more.

Venues such as the Covelli Centre, Packard Music Hall, the Warren Amphitheater, the DeYor and Easy Street productions have all had great seasons and each one has exciting plans to continue that forward movement into the future.

In 2015, the Covelli Centre celebrated its 10 year anniversary of the building being operational. In addition, Kelsey Rupert, the Director of Marketing and Sales for the Covelli Centre and Packard Music Hall, said that the Panerathon achieved record numbers in 2015. She noted that Covelli Centre’s plans for the future include continued growth in identifying quality and exciting entertainment and events that the community will enjoy.

The biggest shows planned for the 2016 season at Covelli so far are return concerts from Elton John and Carrie Underwood. More information on those and other shows can be found on the Covelli Centre website at covellicentre.com or by following it on social media.

The Covelli Centre is also continuing work to bring the brand new entertainment venue, the Covelli Amphitheater, to Youngstown. Eric Ryan of JAC Management and Eric Ryan Productions said that current plans are focusing on finding ways to link Phelps and Hazel streets to the amphitheater.

“MKSK, a landscape architecture firm based in Columbus, entered into a professional services agreement with the City of Youngstown in the fall of 2015 for work leading up to and including development of a master plan for an amphitheater and riverfront park next to the Covelli Centre, and to consider ways to link Phelps and Hazel streets to the amphitheater,” Ryan said. “A committee named by Mayor John McNally is working with MKSK exploring all options which includes drawings, budgets and a funding program summary.”

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Packard Music Hall is also seeing a period of growth.

“We celebrated our first full year of operation in 2015 at Packard Music Hall and I think the highlight was the unprecedented 13 sold out events,” Rupert said. “It really helps us to solidify Packard’s reputation to artist management and agents when we can boast those kinds of numbers; it shows that we have a market that supports concerts, which will in turn lead to more concerts.”

Some of the shows coming to Packard in the coming season include Alice Cooper, Chicago, Gordon Lightfoot and performances by the Packard Band. More information on Packard Music Hall and its shows can be found online at packardmusichall.com or you can follow it on social media.

The Warren Amphitheater’s 2015 season was one to be remembered and the 2016 season promises to be just as incredible. With the new season on the horizon, the amphitheater is making a point to push its level of entertainment beyond anything the community has seen from it before.

“The whole season was incredible,” said Ken Haidaris of the Warren Amphitheather. “We have raised our level of entertainment. Awareness really took off in a five or so county area.”

Haidaris said that the amphitheater will continue to diversify its entertainment over the next several years and that they plan to continue doing different things to keep the momentum moving forward.

“We’re going to take it up a notch,” said Haidaris.

The schedule hasn’t been released yet for the next season, but this season will have 13 Saturdays of entertainment and Haidaris said they will all be great shows and that this is the best schedule the Warren Amphitheater has had yet. While Haidaris couldn’t go into specifics, he did say that, “Opening day is going to be incredible. It’s on Memorial Day weekend; don’t miss it.”

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Meanwhile, the DeYor saw some record setting events in its 2015 season. According to Patricia Sya k, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Youngstown Symphony, the Youngstown Symphony Society set records for having more than 15,000 people at the DeYor for various events.

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Syak attributes the revival of the local entertainment scene to the venues working together to achieve success.

“There is a dwindling population with discretionary income and abundance of opportunity to see events in Youngstown. There are challenges in arts and culture, organizations and entertainment, as well, but the real concern is to meet the challenges of a declining audience,” Syak said.

“One of the ways we do that is we work in tandem with other arts and culture organizations; working together and sharing our facilities minimizes costs.”

Some of the DeYor’s upcoming events include performances by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, an exhibit by Ansel Adams in March that will include 110 images taken by the artist and a Dave Brubeck piece that has not yet been played at the DeYor, a Cabaret series and an Oscar weekend with Easy Street Productions and more.

“I think it is important for people to realize that the arts scene exists in abundance here and that, coming to the urban area, you will fi nd safe, well-lit parking lots, a visible police force and more. Safety is not a concern,” Syak said. “There is an abundance of art and entertainment here that may not be available in other areas.”

Continuing its partnership with Easy Street Productions, the DeYor was reported to become home to Easy Street Productions’ Little Rascals Workshops in the Adler Arts Academy this month. Todd Hancock of Easy Street Productions said that this transition will allow more shows and concerts featuring young performers to take place in DeYor’s Ford Family Recital Hall.

Easy Street’s 2015 season included an impressive production of “Grease” that featured more than 50 young performers. Hancock said that the largest show of last year was the annual Christmas production of “Miracle on Easy Street,” which broke past sales records at the venue’s public performances with more than 5,500 local school children attending student shows.

But the 2015 season was not always an easy one for Easy Street. A run of summer bad luck involving the company’s air conditioner breaking and a production of “Joseph and the Amaz-

ing Technicolor Dreamcoat” being cancelled due to Easy Street being denied the rights after the national tour extended its run.

Hancock discussed how the company overcame these setbacks.

“We tightened our belt and made a lot of important cost saving decisions to help us get through the lean months, and thanks to an understanding landlord we were able to spend our down time focusing our energy towards ‘Miracle on Easy Street,’” Hancock said. “We turned over our ticketing to the DeYor, which allowed our patrons to purchase tickets online for the very first time and a fresh advertising campaign from Kim Abey resulted in the highest ticket sales in years. As fate would have it, Mother’s Day weekend opened up in Powers Auditorium so we reapplied for the rights to perform ‘Joseph’ in May and were granted permission.”

The production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will take place this coming May 6, 7 and 8. Hancock said that the show is a fan favorite, but they haven’t performed it since its 10 year anniversary in 2004. The production comes after a two-year push by Easy Street to get the rights.

Hancock noted that the return of many past cast members will make the “all-star reunion” production an event that is not to be missed, including James McClellan returning to the title role, with Maureen Collins, Janeen Williams and Garland McFarland reprising their roles as the “Narrators.” Hancock will be back as the Presley infused “Pharaoh” of Egypt, along with former Ballet Western Reserve Artistic Director Anita Lin as “Mrs. Potiphar.” Joining Lin as her onstage husband, “Potiphar,” will be her real-life husband Michael Morley, a newcomer to the production but an active member of Youngstown theater. Eric McClellan will also return as “Jacob.”

Tickets are on sale for both the Oscar weekend and for “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Those interest in tickets can call the DeYor PAC box office any time Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 330-744-0264 or go online to YoungstownSymphony. com. Registration forms for the Easy Street Kidz musical workshop can be downloaded at Easystreetshows. com.

Easy Street Productions staged the musical “Grease” in May 2015.

Easy Street Productions’ Todd Hancock as the Presley infused “Pharaoh” of Egypt.

Todd Hancock , Maureen Collins and James McClellan of Easy Street Productions.

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Update your skills in a secure job industry The last several years have seen a series of economic ups and downs. Managing careers amid such instability has been challenging for many individuals, but professionals looking for more security can take steps to find careers that promise more long-term stability.

Focusing a job search on industries that have shown strong growth and the ability to ride out waves of economic turmoil can tip the odds in your favor. Certain industries have better long-term employment outlooks than others, and men and women looking for more stability should consider these industries when pondering their next career moves.

ACCOUNTING Thanks to ever-changing financial policies and greater scrutiny placed on lending practices and bookkeeping, accounting jobs remain solid career choices. Jobs in accounting can range from entry-level to more advanced (and more lucrative) positions requiring certification or a secondary education.

MEDICINE Financial health does not safeguard people against illness, and health services are needed regardless of the state of the economy. That makes medical careers some of the most coveted and stable around.

Healthcare professions can be lucrative, and careers in medicine are not restricted to doctors or nurses. Clinicians, medical imaging

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ENVIRONMENT Clean-energy and other environmental jobs may currently make up a small percentage of employment, but reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate jobs in this sector are grow-

How shopping locally can help you and your community Today’s consumers have more shopping options at their disposal than they did in years past. Though the Internet may put the world at one’s fingertips, more and more shoppers are discovering that buying locally makes for a superior shopping experience.

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DIVERSIFY YOUR HOME AND LIFESTYLE Shopper s w ho prefer more unique styles may find local businesses cater to their needs better than large chain stores. Larger retailers offer the same products to customers regardless of where those customers live. But local shops tend to produce more KEEPS MONEY IN THE unique items that are not LOCAL ECONOMY Locally-owned business- available nationwide. es often put a larger share of PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP their revenue back into their Sma l l busi nesses a re communities. Small busi- an essentia l element to ness owners may be more the countr y’s economic

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Workers ready to get in on the ground level may benefit from opportunities for advancement and the stability of working in a field that figures to grow considerably over the next several decades. Green jobs include work that is primarily involved in the production of green goods and services, such as renewable energy, pollution reduction and recycling. Green jobs also are those that involve education and training related to environmental compliance.

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Lariccia’s: Keeping Italian traditions alive Special to The Vindicator Coming to the U.S. with only his wife and some recipes Joe Lariccia began ma k ing a nd selling his homemade sausage in 1907.

Decades later his son Michael with wife Edith introduced the areas first Italian store. Lariccias Italian Foods opened its doors in downtown Youngstown specializing in imported and domestic meats, cheeses and groceries. In 1990 their daughter Tessa, with husband Michael, became the third generation keeping the legacy of Joe and Michael alive. The store,

now Lariccias Italian Marketplace, is located at 7438 Southern Blvd in Boardman. Lariccia’s still today uses the exact sausage recipe that Joe did in 1907. Lariccias is well known for Mike Lariccia’s famous meatball mix and large selection of Boars Head brand meats and cheeses, along with incredible catering services.

Michael and Tessa attribute their success with keeping the focus on their loyal customers, tuning in to their wants and needs and most importantly keeping Italian traditions alive.

Submitted by Lariccia’s Italian Marketplace

Who is R. Kashmiry and Associates?

Special to The Vindicator We are a company with over 80 years collectively of experience designing employer/employee benefit plans.

We are leaders as well as innovators who understand the evolving complexities of the health insurance/ benefit market.

We ease the frustrations of small business owners who want to offer health insurance to their workers.

While big corporations can choose among eager insurers, a small business owner

may be lucky if he can persuade even two insurers to bid for his business.

We are your neighbors.

Our headqua r ters is in Boardman, with regional offices throughout Ohio.

We are dedicated to the financial success of our clients. We respect our clients and always keep your best interests in mind.

We are located at 250 DeBartolo Place, Suite 2550 in Boardman.

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Cerni Motor Sales continues to grow Cerni Motor Sales, Inc. of Austintown enjoyed a sound 2015. The full-service International Truck dealer used the 2014 momentum to build on their commitment to customer service and looks forward to continuing to provide a positive purchasing and service experience into 2016 and beyond.

The Cerni Motors service department is under new management and thriving.

Service Director, Tim Louk has recruited multiple talented technicians on both day and evening shifts. The additional staff has reduced dwell times from weeks long wait times to just 4.3 days.

The service department at Cerni Motors now guarantees customers their truck will be assessed within two hours of arrival. In addition to increased performance in Cerni’s service department, they have also been hard at work to update its appearance. The twenty service bays are complete with state-of-the-art equipment and the driver’s lounge has been renovated to include an accessible customer service counter in a calm and relaxed environment.

With its brand new Idealease Mobile Maintenance Vehicle, Cerni Motors can now travel to customers for primary maintenance upkeep and minor repairs.

Cu stomers c a n c a l l to schedule an appointment during business hours. This unit promises to provide fleet owners with expedited service in the convenience of their own lot.

Parts sales and truck sales also thrived in 2015. Cerni Motors’ parts department sold over one million parts and added several eager outside salespersons to its ever-expanding staff. The truck sales department held its competition at bay and maintained a substantial portion of market share in the Valley.

Special events at Cerni Motors also got a makeover. In 2015, Cerni’s added a twist to their annual Antique Truck Show and Open House with a Pig Roast. The annua l family-centered event is held every August to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. Guests of the truck show are asked to donate a nonperishable food item in lieu of an entry fee. Guests also have the opportunity to win door prizes and vote for their favorite antique trucks provided by the members of the Penn-Ohio Antique Truck Club of America.

The upcoming year is sure to be an eventful one for Cerni Motors and the International Truck brand. In the spring of 2016, International will launch its brand new Heav y Duty/Severe Service model, the HX. HX

will be available in SBA and SFA models and promises to have aggressive styling, a modern interior, increased visibility, and ½” frame rails. A range of engine and transmission options are offered. The ultra-light weight model will be a valuable addition to the market for cement and concrete applications as well as construction, dump applications, water trucks, and others.

The HX is now available for order at Cerni Motors.

In addition to the new product launch, Cerni Motors will be bringing back its biennial Municipal Open House and Transportation Symposium in May. The two day event will again consist of an Official’s Evening with guest speakers and entertainment as well as a Technician’s Symposium on the following day with classes for optimized International Truck and Engine Maintenance taught by Cerni Motors’ esteemed equipment vendors. Municipa lities make up a large portion of Cerni Motors’ truck sales.

Cerni Motors plans to build upon their momentum of 2015 by being a superior truck dealership that provides quality products and services to the commercial truck industry.

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Windsor House plans expansions Special to The Vindicator Windsor House, Inc., owner and operator of 11 nursing homes, four assisted living communities and a home health company, Windsor Home Health, continued to see a demand for those who needed short term rehabilitation, assisted living care and home health ser vices in 2015. “The nursing home industry used to be known as the place you went to live out the rest of your life, but over the years, that has changed,” says Dan Rowland, Director of Marketing for Windsor House, Inc. “We’re sending more and more patients home to lead full lives.” Nursing homes today are more of a rehabilitation destination and the middle point between hospitals and home. “Our goal is to return patients to their normal living environment as soon and as safely as possible,” noted Rowland.

In 2016, Windsor House will complete one project and start another. Scheduled to open late summer of this year is Windsor Hou s e a t C h a m pion Memory Care Assisted

“OUR GOAL IS TO RETURN PATIENTS TO THEIR NORMAL LIVING ENVIRONMENT AS SOON AND AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.” Dan Rowland, Director of Marketing Living, Trumbull County’s only assisted living dedicated for the memory impaired. “Windsor House has seen a growing demand in the Mahoning Valley for assisted living communities for the memory impaired,” stated Rowland. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website (www.ALZ. org), someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every minute.

In addition to providing peace of mind for family members and safety to the residents, those who reside at Champion Memory Care Assisted Living will enjoy the privacy of their own apartment, as well as the companionship of staff members and other residents. Residents will benefit from daily recreational activities and a secure outdoor courtyard. Additional amenities include a nursing staff seven days a week, personal laundry and housekeeping, three fresh meals

prepared daily, select transportation to doctor appointments, emergency call system and more.

In addition to Champion Memory Care Assisted Living, this spring Windsor House will break ground on a new sk i l led nursing center in Canfield. The 60,000-square-foot Canfield skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, scheduled to open in 2017, will consist of 72 private beds and will employ about 70 workers.

“Windsor House is extremely excited to care for the residents of Canfield and the surrounding community.

We are thankful to Canfield City Council and Canfield Township Board of Trustees for making this project come to fruition,” noted Rowland.

For additional information on Windsor House, Inc. call 330-545-1550 or visit w w w.WindsorHouseInc. com.

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The Cancer & Infusion Center is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m. To schedu le Cancer & Infusion Center services, call the Salem Regional Medical Center appointment desk at 330332-7300.

P r i ma Hea lt h Ca re’s new locat ion prom ises to offer a variety of new oppor t unit ies for loca l h e a l t h c a r e . T h e g e nera l cont ractor for t he project wa s Decerbo Construction. “...Decerbo Construct ion, t he genera l contractor, went above and beyond to make this project happen. They were a pleasure to work with throughout the process,” said Nicholas DeMaiolo, President of Prima Health Care.

DeMaiolo said that the space wa s desig ned to be clea n, com for table, state-of-the-art and with patient care in mind at every level. He said that Prima Hea lt h Ca re under st a nd s t hat pe ople seek out medical services because they need to, a nd t he ne w bu i ld i ng w a s desig ned to ma ke that experience as comfortable and unpleasant as possible.

“Ou r desig n pla n stressed clear sight lines so that patients can immediately make eye contact with someone should t hey need somet h i ng,” said DeMaiolo. “We also stressed shorter walk distances, whether they are

checking in at reception, entering an exam room, etc. We wanted to make things convenient as possible. Add it iona l ly, we have an on-site x-ray and lab, so folks can get these tests done all under one roof. In fact, we also provide complimentary valet park ing for any patient that should need it. We didn’t wa nt elderly patients, pregnant women or fa mi lies w it h young children walking across a large parking lot if they didn’t have to.”

The Prima Health Care loc at ion cha nge c a me about because the business expanded to such a successful size that the previous location could no longer fit the needs of t he hea lt hca re faci lit y.

DeMaiolo said that there were a few u n foreseen cha l lenges i nvolved i n the move, but that having great people working on the project ensured that all challenges were met and overcome.

Prima Hea lt h Ca re is comprised of more than 30 medica l professionals with three office loc a t i on s . S om e o f t h e services offered include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedic surger y, podiatry, gastroenterology, rheu matolog y, OBGY N a nd ch i ropract ic ca re, ma k ing t hem a unique one-stop dest i nat ion for hea lt h needs. They also offer Express Care, a walk-in service for patients with minor illnesses or injuries.

More information can be found online at primahealthcare.com.

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Salem Regional Medical Center celebrated the completion of its new outpatient areas with a series of open house events, which concluded with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting on October 4, 2015.

Progress continues at Salem Regional Medical Center

by Michele Hoffmeister SRMC, Director of Public Relations At Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC), the launch of new and expanded services and several special recognitions during the past year highlighted the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing advanced, high-quality health care services.

NEW OUTPATIENT AREAS OPEN Grow t h cont i nued at SRMC with the opening of the hospital’s new Cancer & Infusion Center, Orthopaedic Bone & Joint Center and Outpatient Procedures unit in Fall 2015. The $4.6 million cancer care expansion and $2 million orthopaedic and outpatient projects were designed to meet an increasing community need for more convenient access to advanced cancer treatment and to support a growing number of outpatients requiring these specialized services.

UCancer & Infusion Center: At 11,900 square feet, t he new Ca ncer & Inf usion Center is three times the size of the prior unit’s space, enabling SRMC to meet the region’s growing demand for local cancer services. The new unit provides an outpatient setting for individuals to receive specia lized intravenous (IV) medications for cancer treatment, along with other chronic health conditions not related to cancer.

UOrthopaedic Bone & Joint Center: The hospital’s Orthopaedic Bone & Joint Center opened to offer a new way of providing bone and joint care through stateof-the-art treatment areas.

This new unit houses Salem Orthopaedic Surgery, which is the orthopaedic surgery practice of Lee T. Simon, M.D.; and Dominic J. Peters, M.D. UOutpatient Procedures Unit: SRMC’s existing Outpatient Procedures unit relocated from the hospital’s ground floor to an expanded first floor area, and offers a wide range of specialized outpatient treatments and

Private treatment bays in SRMC’s new Cancer & Infusion Center have been designed to enhance patient comfort and support family involvement, and are furnished with reclining chairs and televisions.

procedures.

ENHANCED STROKE CARE The hospital dramatically enhanced treatment options for area stroke patients with the launch of a telestroke program. Through telestroke, physicians from A k ron Genera l Medica l Center’s Neuroscience Institute, which is an affiliate of the Cleveland Clinic, can examine patients at SRMC via secure, real-time telecommunications, to assist SRMC’s Emergency Department medical professionals in making the complex diagnosis of stroke and help determine the necessary plan of care.

ACCREDITATIONS AND AWARDS SRMC was recognized by several national and state organizations for its accomplishments in providing safe, high quality care: UThe hospital was named a 2015 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence AwardSM w in ner for outsta nd ing clinical quality. SRMC was t he on ly Oh io hospita l, and one of just 17 hospitals in the nation, to earn this prestigious, clinical quality award.

UBlue Distinction Center+ Award – Salem Regional Medical Center has been named a 2016 Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

In order to be recognized as a national Blue Distinction Center+ facility, SRMC demonstrated expertise in

delivering high quality maternity care – safely, effectively and cost efficiently.

UFor the second consecutive year, SRMC’s Wound Healing Center (WHC) was recognized as a “Center of Excellence” by Healogics, Inc. The WHC was one of only nine Ohio facilities to receive this honor for maintaining outstanding patient sat isfact ion a nd wound healing rates.

USRMC earned the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Bronze Award, recog n i z i ng t he hospita l’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive a higher standard of stroke care.

UBoth SRMC and Sa lem Home Medica l successfully completed The Joint Commission’s (TJC) survey accreditation process, demonstrating compliance with TJC’s national standards for health care quality and safety.

UThe hospital’s Laboratory Department successfully completed its bi-annual accreditation inspection by the College of American Pathologists, which is designed to ensure that clinical laboratories meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

USRMC’s Skilled Nursing Facilit y (SNF) was re-licensed by the Ohio Department of Health, following an annual survey designed t o m e a s u r e t he q u a l ity of care provided to SNF residents.

SRMC’s Wound Healing Center (WHC) was one of only nine Ohio facilities to receive the Healogics “Center of Excellence” award. The WHC provides a wide range of advanced treatments for chronic wounds, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (pictured).

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Savon Medimart Medical supplies at a discount

by Robin S. Ivany panies has dw indled so Vice President/General drastically over the past Manager, Savon Medimart few years.

To s t a y i n bu s i ne s s , Savon Med i ma r t w a s Savon Medimart opted for introduced to prov ide a a “no insurance contract c a s h-a nd- c a r r y out le t model.” Savon Medimart that ser ves the grow ing does not accept insurance segment of the population payments of any kind and with no health insurance opted to be a cash-andor those with unreason- carry business, accepting a bl y h ig h de duc t ible s. cash, checks a nd major W it h h ig her i n su ra nce credit ca rds. Prices a re deductibles and medical much lower compared to coverage dipping lower, a DME company who is ma ny people a re str ug- mandated to charge highgling to pay for necessary er prices because of insurmedica l equipment and ance contracts. supplies.

More and more middleSavon Medimart is ded- class families are unable icated to sel l i ng qua l i- to pay insurance premity hospital-grade medical u ms a nd have opted to equipment and supplies go to the Marketplace to at more a f fordable dis- fi nd more reasonable opcou nted rates. Med ica l tions. “Cheaper” is not alequipment prices are con- ways better when it comes stantly changing because to insurance. Affordable of la rge insura nce con- options, yes, but with afglomerates t hat control f o r d a b l e c o m e s h i g h the cost and reimburse- deductibles. ment of produc t s. T he T he av er a ge de duc tmajority of DME (durable i ble f r om t he M a r k e tmedical equipment) com- place can range anywhere panies are at the mercy of f rom $ 3,000 to $10,000. the insurance companies This insurance will cover deciding if they want to your family during a catcut their reimbursement astrophic event, but most rate or not. healthy people don’t end D u r i ng t he pa s t fe w up spending up to $10,000 yea rs, t he indust r y has on medical bills in a year. taken drastic cuts in reHe n c e , b u y i n g y o u r i mbu r sement, some i n medica l equipment and excess of 49%. Many com- s u p p l i e s f r o m S a v o n panies have closed their Medimart proves to be a doors because they can’t better option for individcover the cost of the prod- uals with outlandish deuct let a lone add it ion- ductibles. Why pay more a l overhead costs. DME money for coi nsu ra nce c o m p a n i e s a r e b e i n g fees when you ca n purforced out of business at chase discounted items a drastic rate. Customers for much less money out a re hav ing to dea l w it h of your pocket. these ramifications on a Savon Medimart is loda i ly ba sis. A nd, ma ny cated within the Boardcustomers are unable to m a n M e d i c a l S u p p l y find providers to take on stores in Girard, Boardtheir needs because the m a n , Tw i n s b u r g , a n d population of DME com- Warren locations.

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Feel better again with Dr. Galouzis at HealthSource Special to The Vindicator Dr. Konstantinos Galouzis, D.C., and Dr. Ronald E. Mangie Jr., D.C., are pleased to be associates of the HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab group. Their office is located at 263 West McKinley Way, Unit 101, in Poland. Their phone number is 330-707-9127.

Founded in 2006, HealthSource specia li zes in prov iding proven systematized treatment procedures and operating protocols to more than 250 clinics throughout the country. More than 300,000 patients nationw ide have been treated using HealthSource’s unique combination of chiropractic care and P rog ressive Rehab™, which combines the talents of skilled chiropractors, licensed massage therapists, and progressive rehab staff.

With 16 years of experience, Dr. Galouzis and his professional staff are sure you’ll become a “raving fan” once you’ve visited their office for quick pain relief. An aching body, l i ke you r back, neck, shoulder or wrist can really ruin your day. It’s not good to be unable to do the things you want to do, like playing with the kids, golfing, gardening, or even taking a walk or bike ride. It’s common to hear patients say they’d only trust their chiropractors and therapists to work on their bodies. You get more than just great pain relief at HealthSource.

Everything their chiropractic office does for their patients is about getting you back to enjoying life, pain free and on your terms. To do that, they have pioneered a unique system of care they call Progressive Rehab. They combine the talents of

a skilled chiropractor, licensed massage therapists, and progressive rehab staff all dedicated to your health.

When you come in, you’ll be greeted by a friendly and caring team member, and then you’ll get a thorough exam and a written action plan. Your plan is personalized specifically for you to get you feeling normal again, whether you suffer from mild or extreme back pain, neck pain, headaches, and arm or leg pain including sciatica, carpal tunnel and fibromyalgia.

Progressive Rehab™ is the combination of precise chiropractic adjustments with pain relieving and stabilizing rehab therapies . This allows them to address the muscles, joints, and alignment in the same visit offering quick relief pain and nerve pressure.

Their approach of combining chiropractic adjustments w it h Progressive Rehab™ is designed to get you feeling better again and maintain the health you achieve. They know you have a choice when choosing your chiropractor.

HealthSource is always on the lookout for new therapy and nutritional products to offer the best possible chiropractic experience we can deliver.

That’s why Dr. Galouzis and his HealthSource office utilizes “Active Care.”

Gett ing t he pat ient actively involved in Progressive Rehab™ combined with chiropractic adjustments usually gets to the root of problems such as decreased mobilization, poor circulation, bad lymphat ic d r a i na ge, mu scle trigger points, muscle spasms, adhesions, pain, decreased range of motion, decreased strength, decreased f lexibility, decreased endurance, poor balance, decreased coordination, and bad posture.

They believe their ap-

proach to be a nat u ra l painless way to help you get well and stay well. They use chiropractic adjustments and Progressive Rehab™ in combination to offer a quick and easy way to eliminate pain, then fi x or stabilize the injured area to keep you pain free and function-

ing at your best for years to come.

Call Konstantinos Galouzis, D.C., at 330-707-9127 today for an appointment.

Being “pain free” is a wonderful feeling!

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Then, after this detailed look into WHY you hurt, we’ll sit down together and go over everything. We’ll answer any questions and discuss your options for feeling better. We’ll also work out a written action plan to get you there, so it’s all down in black & white. And even after all this, you’re STILL under NO OBLIGATION to do anything, or to spend even one thin dime.

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Youngstown Business Incubator Organization ranked the number one incubator in North America made 3D takes advantage

by Barb Ewing YBI, Chief Operating Officer of additive manufacturing to speed up the manufac2015 was another out- turing process and elims t a nd i n g y e a r f or t he inate the need for costly Youngstown Business In- fabrication tooling.

Juggerbot and Freshcubator ( Y BI). In October, the organization was made 3D are headquarhonored as a top incuba- tered at the YBI, and the tor by Swedish based UBII. other is located in Akron.

The incubator is a lso YBI was ranked the number one incubator in North i ncrea si ng it s physica l America and number two presence i n dow ntow n in the world. The recogni- Youngstown by acquiring tion was largely the result the 57,000-square-foot Vinof an aggressive expansion dicator Building. The $5 of its programs to innova- million project will be the tion and entrepreneurship fifth building on the YBI campus and will primariin the region.

After the 2014 UBII an- ly be used to house additive nouncement, YBI worked manufacturing programs extensively to implement and equipment. AdditionUBII’s recommendations ally, since all of the other for strengthening its pro- four buildings on the Incug r a m m i ng i n order to bator’s 110,000 square foot maintain its world class campus is under lease, the ranking. One of the sug- building will also provide gestions for increasing the room for “graduates” of amount of “deal f low” of the incubation program to new ideas was to conduct expand.

Y BI a lso continues to a business start-up competition that would attract work with America Makes worldwide attention. With and Youngstown State Unifunding from the Burton versit y on prog ra ms to D. Morga n Foundat ion, support the adoption of adYBI launched its inaugural ditive manufacturing withAMPED $100,000 Technol- in industry. YBI is the lead on two existing programs, ogy Startup Competition.

With approximately 30 one within the foundry or applicants from as far away metal casting industry and as California, Canada and the other teaching compaTurkey, the program ex- nies how to use traditional ceeded expectations for post processing equipment generating interest in en- to “f i n i sh” 3D pr i nted trepreneurship. Late last parts.

The partnership is now year, awards were made to three northeastern Ohio looking at developing proadditive-manufacturing- gramming related to the use of additive manufacbased startups: UJuggerBot 3D provides the turing for tooling, jigs and world’s first engineering fi xtures.

One of the most signifigrade 3D printer that’s easy to use, extremely versatile cant new projects is a partand has exceptional perfor- nership between YBI, the mance. The JuggerBot will National Additive Manube an asset for engineers, facturing Innovation Inarchitects and scientists stitute (“America Makes”), all over the world, provid- Mag net, t he nor t hea st ing the power of additive Ohio. The tea m is conducting an additive manmanufacturing.

USmart 3D Solutions of- ufacturing cluster study fers a disruptive 3D print- t h roug hout t he reg ion. ed flexible pressure sensor Cluster studies are used to embedded in the insole of identify ways to build an running shoes. The sen- additive manufacturing sor reads a nd mon itors industry in the region, inapplied pressure and wire- crease the number of jobs, lessly sends information and help companies adopt to a smartphone that in- the technology.

Y BI i nt roduced ot her terprets and provides adequate coaching guidelines programs to strengthen its impact in the commuto prevent over-striding.

UFreshmade 3D offers col- nity as well. Valley Growth lector car enthusiasts af- Ventures (VGV), a venture fordable access to rare part capital and seed-funding design, reverse engineer- mechanism, was formed ing, 3D scanning, and part by YBI, the Mahoning Valma nu fac t u r i ng. Fresh- ley Economic Development

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The incubator launched its Women in Entrepreneurship program to provide entrepreneurial assistance and training to female entrepreneurs of all types in the Valley. The program includes classes, mentorship and networking opportunities. For more information, go to www.ybi.org/WE or like us on Facebook.

YBI provided nearly 2,000 hours of entrepreneurial support to its Youngstownbased clients, including seven new fi rms that were added to the portfolio in 2015. T he orga n i zat ion also provided an additional 3,000 hours to start-up firms throughout the 21 counties of northeast Ohio, which it serves as part of the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network.

All of those hours of assista nce pa id of f: Y BI’s portfolio companies had a successful 2015 as well.

They generated $2.8 million in total revenues and created 24 jobs. Some individual company successes include: UJuggerbot, a winner of the AMPED competition, filed its first provisional patent application.

UDittotalk, a communications platform, acquired several new clients, including Verizon, Western Union Business Solutions and the American Red Cross.

UV i ng , a n ema i l del ivery system, became available in the Google Chrome Store, allowing Ving technolog y to be accessible to more than 500 million users.

UHudson Fasteners recently rebranded and launched 1IndustrialWay.com, an industrial B2B e-commerce network that directly target key product lines to specific customer groups.

A nother company obtained its first international investment (from Belgium,) and a large investor based in California acquired one portfolio company for an undisclosed amount.

Y BI is funded in part through the Ohio Third Frontier Entrepreneurial Support Program and the Advanced Manufacturing Program.

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Fyda Freightliner building two new facilities Special to The Vindicator Fyda Freig ht l i ner Youngstown experienced a record year in 2015 and is excited about the future.

Fyda Freightliner Inc. is expanding by building two new full service facilities. Sitting on 15 acres the Zanesville facility located at 5005 East Pike which is situated near interstate 70 exit 160 and airport road, will be 46,000 sq ft and opened in April of 2015.

The Zanesville location will carry a large inventory of new and pre-owned inventory and the parts dept. will be stocked with over 1 million in Freightliner and Western Star OE parts. There will be 24 service bays that will offer express assessment and rapid repair facilities. The plan is to bring on 40-60 new full –time employees.

The second full service facility will be located in Richwood Kentucky near the 71/75 split and t he intended opening will be March 2017. It will be a mirror facility to Zanesville.

Fyda Freig ht l i ner Youngstow n is always looking for parts, service and sales professionals and encourage anyone interested in employment with us to stop in or go on line to www.fydafreightliner.com to submit an application.

Daimler Trucks North America has launched Elite Support, a collaborative program between DTNA and its truck dealers, to improve the customer e x p er ienc e at Freightliner and Western Star dealerships. The new program provides quality assurance, rapid diagnostics, faster turnaround times and consistent communication. Fyda Freightliner has fully committed to this program.

FYDA IS THE LARGEST TRUCK DEALERSHIP IN OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA. AS PART OF THE FREIGHTLINER USED TRUCK NETWORK, FYDA HAS ACCESS TO THE LARGEST INVENTORY OF USED TRUCKS IN NORTH AMERICA. To become Elite Support certified, dealers are required to demonstrate proficiency on an annual basis in several different areas such as Express Assessment, service and parts processes, technical and operational training and customer amenities. In most cases, dealer certification achievement takes approximately seven months.

This collaborative program between DTNA and our truck dealerships will continually raise the bar so our end customers benefit from the improved customer service experience and standardization Elite Support offers.

By all accounts, the initiative is having a real impact as measured by customer awareness and acceptance.

Even beyond the very visible

standards like driver lounge comforts and improved signage, fleets and independents alike are noticing a difference at Elite Support Certified dealers.

Downtime is inevitable.

Elite Support makes it manageable. Express Assessment is a process at Elite Support Certified dealers designed to deliver a repair timeline to the customer within two hours of the service write-up.

The Elite Support program will continue to raise standards so that the customer will benefit from improved customer service across the whole network.

Submitted by Fyda Freightliner Youngstown

Networking tips for working professionals Networking plays an integral role in professional growth. Men and women who can nurture relationships within their fields are more likely to be in tune w ith what’s going on in their professions, and a network of fellow professionals can help men and women advance their careers.

But net work ing of ten falls by the wayside for today’s busy professionals, many of whom simply can’t find the time in their hectic schedules to foster relationships with professional colleagues. But the benefits of networking are numerous, and it behooves men and women to make an effort to build and maintain strong professional networks.

• Recognize the benefits of networking. Networking not only benefits individuals but also the companies those individuals own or work for. While many people view networking as a means to one day finding a new job, networking is much more than that.

When you foster a professiona l relationship, t he other person in that relationship will be quick to think of you when they need a given service or are asked for a referral. That can benefit business owners’ bottom lines, but even men and women who don’t own a business can benefit, as their bosses will no

doubt recognize the role they played in bringing in new business.

• Make networking a priority. Once professionals recognize that networking is about more t ha n just building a web of contacts who can help them find their next job, they can begin to prioritize networking so it can help them in their existing jobs. Make an effort to keep in touch with current and previous clients and any other contacts made over the years.

Something as simple as an email to catch up or an inquiry to see if there’s anything fellow professionals need will help you stay on t heir minds, which can help you bring in new business or learn about new opportunities down the road.

Maintaining and building a professional network does not always require a lot of work, as even seemingly small gestures can pay big dividends if men and women prioritize such efforts.

• Revisit your network from time to time. A network is only beneficial if it remains current. Keep track of the professionals in your network so you know when and where to reach them should you need to do so. A professional networking site such as LinkedIn is a great way to stay on top of what your network is

up to, and such a site also is a valuable tool when you want to update your network with any new informat ion about you rsel f.

Revisit your network a few times each year, updating with any new information so you aren’t left scrambling for email addresses or phone numbers when the time comes to get back in touch with your contacts.

• Avoid networking only when you need something.

You can likely name a few of your fellow professionals who only seem to contact you when they want something. You don’t want to earn a similar reputation among your own contacts, so don’t forget to make periodic contact with your colleagues even when you don’t need anything.

A simple email to catch up and to offer some unsolicited help if any is needed can be enough to prevent you from earning a reputation as a me-first contact and put you in a positive light that can benefit you throughout your career.

Networking can easily be seen in a negative light. But professionals who network the right way will find that their efforts pay dividends for themselves, their companies and even their professional colleagues.

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Fernando Riccioni still leading the way with the help of his daughters, Adelina and Filomena, at Wedgewood Pizza.

from scratch to the exact st a nda rd s of R ic c ion i .

The dough process begins ever y morning at 6 a.m. and continues through the late morning and early afternoon. Pizzas are made to order fresh daily with a variet y of unique toppings, along with a special recipe sauce and homemade sausage.

The sa me t radit ion is carried on today with Ferna ndo st i l l lead i ng t he

“DO GOOD AND FORGET ABOUT IT. DO BAD AND YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT.” Riccioni family mantra way with the help of his daughters, Adelina and Filomena. Also, joining the Wedgewood ex per ience a re Fer na ndo’s son-i nlaw, Mike, his grandson, Michael, granddaughters

Jenna and Gabriella, and his nephew, Rick.

T he “ex pa nd i ng fa mily” pledges to continue this award-winning tradition of producing only the highest quality pizza.

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Wedgewood Fernando’s Pizza continues to grow We d ge w o o d Fe r n a ndo’s Pi zza saw a steady increase in sales in 2015.

Owner Fernando Riccioni credits excellent customer service, improved and updated in-house processes and, most of all, a continued focus on quality for the company’s continued success.

“Never go down in quality. That’s the trick. If you change, always change to something better,” Riccioni said. “ Our focus will always be on using the fi nest ingredients available.”

To maintain the excellence, Wedgewood serves only pizza.

“We don’t do anything ex t ravaga nt, we just do pizza, Riccioni said.

“Busi ness is steady based on t he economy.

We believe that success is dependent upon the quality of the product. W hat sets us apart is our name, reputation, a nd longevit y. Two of our vendors have been with us since 1967, Riccioni said. “With more than 49 years of experience, we know we can ma ke a pi z za to please you ! As we grow to better serve you, we will remain dedicated to these ideals.”

In 1967, Pasquate “Patsy” Acconcia operated a pizza s h o p i n Yo u n g s t o w n .

When he decided to make the move to the present Austintow n location, he took on a partner, Fernando Riccioni. For the next 20 yea rs, Ferna ndo a nd Patsy worked daily to develop the recipes they are still using today.

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Mentors can ser ve as tr usted conf ida ntes to young people in need of professiona l guidance, prov id ing t he suppor t or ad v ic e m a ny ne e d to brea k i nto a g iven industry.

W h i le mentor i ng i s most commonly associated with the professional arena, it need not be restricted to corporate e n v i r on m e nt s . W h e n looking to give back to t heir com mu n it ies, men a nd women may not think of mentoring.

However, mentoring can be a powerful empowerment and personal development tool, for both mentors and the people being mentored. The following are a handful of tips to foster a successful mentoring relationship.

• Ask a lot of questions.

Mentors should expect to field a lot of questions, but t he y a l s o s hou ld ask their share of questions. Asking questions is a good way to challenge p e ople a nd get t hem thinking about various scenarios and situations they may fi nd themselves in. This will help shape the person you’re mentoring into an individual who can anticipate situations and deal with them on his or her own.

• Ensure conf ident ia l it y. C on f ident i a l it y should be of paramount impor ta nce in a mentoring relationship. The person you’re mentoring should feel comfortable coming to you with any situation and have your support, as trust is essential to the mentormentee relationship.

• St retch a per son’s

abilities. The goa l of a mentor is not to solve a ll of his or her mentee’s problems. Delegate tasks and provide advice to lead the mentee in the right direction. Encourage a mentee to take on more responsibi l it ies, which can instill confidence and facilitate personal growth.

• Enjoy the experience.

Mentor s benef it f rom mentor i ng, wh ich ca n provide satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment that results from knowing you played an integral role in the success of another person. If your career is in a slump, mentoring may provide t he breat h of f resh a ir you need to recha rge.

Mentoring also may give you insight into another person’s life, which can be used in your own persona l development.

As long as your goa l is the success and support of the mentee, mentoring can be a self less act that touches the lives of others.

Formal mentoring programs exist, but mentoring relationships often beg in when a less forma l connect ion for ms b e t w e en t w o p e ople.

Should a friend, employee or colleague ask for your assistance in ment or i n g , e m br a c e t h i s compliment a nd ma ke t he most of you r opportunity to aide in the grow th of another person. CAPTION: Mentors can serve as advisors and counselors with regard to personal and professional affairs.

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Woodlands Family Care Centers Celebrating 20 years of service Special to The Vindicator Wo o d l a nd s Fa m i l y Care Centers is celebrating its 20th year of serving the Mahoning Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seniors. What began in 1996 as a single skilled nursing facility, AustinWoods, has expanded into the corporately known organization â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodlandsâ&#x20AC;?, a group of senior care facilities serving Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of AustinWoods and the 10th anniversary of HamptonWoods and Woodlands Home Care. In order to encompass all the services they wanted to provide to our community, the Board of Directors created the name Woodlands to easily define all services offered through the organization.

2015 was a year of significant technological change for Woodlands as they upgraded their facilities to a complete electronic medical record system. The new system has improved efficiency and management abilities across the organization. Woodlands also made significant investments in new equipment for its facilities to meet the needs of clinically complex patients. Woodlands Outpatient Therapy now offers free transportation to residents in the immediate area. Additionally, this past year, Woodlands at AustinWoods was honored to receive recognition as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Nursing Homes in Ohio 2015â&#x20AC;? as published in the U.S. News and World Report.

With a strong positive

presence in the community, Woodlands Owner, Kathy Prasad, has decided to expand Woodlands services, yet again, in response to the growing health care needs of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seniors. Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation is currently undergoing construction on the HamptonWoods campus in Poland, Ohio. Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation will be a state-of-the-art, 26 bed, medical rehabilitation facility. The new facility will tota l 21,000 square feet and house a 3,000 square foot therapy gymnasium.

Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation will feature 26 beautifully designed private rooms with hotel-like amenities and focus on aggressive treatment plans to help patients regain functional mobility and independence. With the new addition of this facility, the Woodlands at HamptonWoods campus will offer a full continuum of care to the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seniors: shortterm rehabilitation, respite care, home health care, out-patient therapy, assisted living and long-term care. The new facility is located just minutes away from Mercy Health Hospital in Boardman and accessed easily off route 680, on Western Reserve Road.

Woodlands Owner, Kathy Prasad, stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited for the opening of our new facility in the spring, Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation. It will be the first free standing shortstay rehabilitation facility in the Mahoning County.â&#x20AC;?

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Liberty Steel Products Staying ahead of the curve Special to The Vindicator By any measure 2015 was a watershed year for Liberty Steel Products, Inc (LSP).

The company, founded by the Weller family in 1965 simultaneously celebrated its 50th anniversary as one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading steel processors and ushered in a new era that placed the firm in a strong position to grow and prosper over the next 50 years and beyond.

The new era began when the Wellers decided to restr ucture Libert y Steel, which had operated as a single company with two divisions into separate corporate entities : Libert y Steel products which now operates steel processing plants in North Jackson and Hubbard, Ohio and Liberty Steel Industries which operates stamping plants in Warren, Ohio and Santillo, Mexico.

Jim Grasso, president and CEO of Liberty Steel Products, Inc., said the restructuring will enable the company to focus on its core business and that, in turn, will enhance LSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to achieve one of its primary corporate goals: delivering world-class products and unparalleled service that enables its more than 300 customers to succeed in the highly competi-

Liberty Steel Products president and CEO Jim Grasso and Mahoning County Commisioner David Ditzler discuss the future of the steel industry.

tive global marketplace.

Along with its corporate structure, something else is new at LSP, a five million dolla r-plus BuTech Bl iss Sy nerg y L evel i ng line. According Mr. Grasso, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to invest in the new BuTech Bliss line was driven by the recognition that â&#x20AC;&#x153;standing still is not an option in the 21st century. In order to remain viable we must continually invest in stateof-the-art technology that keeps usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the companies that rely on usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ahead of the industry curve.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our new Synergy Lev-

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Tips for juggling work and family Ba la nci ng work a nd family is a juggling act faced by many working pa rent s. Responsibi l ities to work and family often overlap, and that can make solving the riddle of balancing work and family that much more difficult.

Single-income household s have dec rea sed dramatically over the last several decades, as escalating costs of living have made it difficult for many families to get by on just one income. But working parents can employ several strategies, both at the office and at home, as they attempt to make the job of juggling commitments to work and family a little less difficult.

This year, Rachel’s will roll out a new menu and continue to grow their catering business.

Rachel’s Restaurant and Catering 23 years of excellence in fine dining Special to The Vindicator Rachel’s Restaurant and Catering had another successful year in 2015. Acc or d i n g to ow ner L e s Horvath, quality is everything, and the organization works relentlessly to maintain their reputation for excellence.

“We worked ha rd on labor and food costs, so we didn’t have to raise prices or change the quality of our food,” Horvath said.

Another factor that sets Rachel’s apart is their local menta lit y. They a re focused on impressing their clientele right here in the Valley – not what’s trending in the restaurant industry as a whole.

Rachel’s was established in Austintown in 1993. Locally owned and operated, Rachel’s brought the original “Natural Wood Burning Pit” to Northeastern Ohio. Over the years, the restaurant has won numerous cooking and dining awards. Today they are famous for their steaks, still prepared over natural hardwood.

This year, Rachel’s will roll out a new menu and continue to grow their catering business.

“Our ex tensive buf fet menu offers affordable prices for great food, whether you choose to use our banquet room at the restaurant or an off-site location of your choice,” Horvath said.

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“WE TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOOD, PREPARED TO PERFECTION AND SERVED WITH CARE. IF YOU’VE NOT BEEN OUR GUEST BEFORE, WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR TABLE AND HOPE YOU’LL DINE WITH US OFTEN.” Les Horvath, Rachel’s Restaurant and Catering “Our catering menu is unlimited, and we can serve any event imaginable.”

“We have had two years of great sales, and after 23 years in business, we have become very good at what we do,” Horvath said. “Hard work equals great results, and we work ver y hard.

We have been a part of the

Austintow n communit y for more than 20 years. We are at home here, among friends and neighbors, and we want you to feel the same way when you join us for a meal. Please join us for the great food that we are known for as well as an ambience that makes the most casual meal special.”

AROUND THE OFFICE A major concern many parents have as they attempt to ba lance work and family is that they are not spending enough time at home with their children or not pay ing enough attention to their kids or even their spouses when they are home. One way to fi nd more time at home is to inquire about the possibility of working remotely. Advancements in technology that have made it easier to remotely communicate with clients and coworkers has led to an influx of workfrom-home employees.

While working from home does not mean workloads w i l l d i m i n ish, it does save men and women the time they would spend commuting to and from work, and that translates to more t i me at home with the family. If working remotely full-time is not a possibility, men and women can ask if it’s pos-

sible to do so one or two days a week, as such a schedule will still provide more time at home.

A not her avenue men a n d w o m e n c a n e xplore as they attempt to achieve a better balance between work and fami ly concer ns how ef f iciently they do their jobs.

Chatting with coworkers about issues that do not pertain to work can be a great way to reduce workrelated stress, but professionals who feel as if they never have enough time to get their jobs done in a typical work day should deter m i ne i f t hey a re working as efficiently as possible. Avoid too much water cooler chitchat and resist the temptation to check persona l ema i ls or text messages while at work. Such distractions can eat up a considerable amount of time over the course of a workday, making it harder for men and women to get their jobs done in a typical workday and forcing them to stay late or bring work home.

Men and women working to achieve a greater ba la nce bet ween work and family also can examine how willing they are to take on additional work. While coworkers love a team player willing to pitch in, routinely accepting extra work can drastically cut into the time men and women have to do their own jobs as well as the time they have to spend with their f a m i l ie s. Helpi ng c oworkers out in a pinch is fi ne, but men and women should resist any urges to take on more than they can reasonably handle.

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Fit Family - Helping you meet your goals!

Fit Family offers a range of cardio and strength training equipment.

Going strong:

Membership is growing at Fit Family Special to The Vindicator Fit Family of Austintown continued to evolve in 2015.

In addition to a range of cardio and strength training equipment, the fitness center offers popular programs including private/group pilates reformer sessions, RealRyder cycling, personal training, Zumba and Silver Sneakers.

Owners Doris and John Bullock have big plans for the coming year. The two revealed that they are plan-

ning to relocate Fit Family to a new, improved location.

“We w i l l cont i nue to add programs at competitive prices,” Doris Bullock said. “Most importantly, we will continue to listen to feedback from our clients and maintain our family atmosphere.”

The family atmosphere is one factor that sets Fit Family apart. “Our members are not just numbers in a computer system,” Bullock said. “At Fit Family, we know each other by name

and provide motivation and encouragement.”

Sign up for a free consultation and learn all about t heir company, personal training, nutrition, and other packages that are available. This initial session also includes a sample of a total body workout training session so that you can get a sense for how their fitness programs work.

If you have any questions, please call 330-793-4466 or send an email to fitfamily@ fitfamily1.com.

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Many popular programs are offered at Fit Family, including RealRyder cycling.

How to reduce waste around the office Reducing waste is one of the easiest and most effective ways to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle. While men and women can quickly find ways to reduce waste at home, such efforts may require more teamwork at the office, where fellow employees may need some encouragement before they take your efforts to reduce waste seriously.

But while you might need to play the role of master motivator to get your colleag ues to cut back on waste, such efforts need not be so difficult, thanks in part to the many easy ways to cut back on waste in an office environment.

• Encourage higher-ups to institute a recycling policy.

If you are not the head honcho at work, speak to your boss and encourage him or her to institute an officewide recycling policy. Office paper can be recycled, as can beverage containers, electronic equipment and batteries.

• Store digital records.

Gone are the days when of f i c e s n e e d e d a m p l e space to store large filing cabinets containing important documents. Nowadays companies can put that space to better use or downsize to smaller offices thanks to digital storage. Documents no longer need to be printed out and stored in filing cabinets, when it’s far easier to simply store them as digital files backed up on a hard d r ive or cloud storage.

This reduces your office’s paper usage and can even cut back on its energy consumption because rooms no longer must be climatecontrolled and illuminated to store old documents.

• Use paper more wisely.

Sometimes office directives or memos must be printed, but such notices that will only circulate internally need not be printed to appear like documents that

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Storing files digitally instead of in bulky file cabinets can reduce waste around the office.

will be shared with clients or other companies. When circulating internal memos, first ensure they cannot be emailed. If they can, opt for emailing instead of printing out copies to be left on employees’ desks. If memos or directives must be distributed via printouts, ask that writers of such memos use smaller fonts and print on both sides of a sheet of paper. The smaller font ultimately means less paper consumption, as does printing on both sides of each sheet of paper.

• Dispose of electronics properly. Energy and resources are needed to manufacture new products, but offices can help conserve energy and preserve those resources by donating or recycling eligible electronics.

Regulations may now be in place that dictate how certain electronics should be disposed of. Ensure your office is following these guidelines. Failing to do so

may be criminal, and it’s certainly harmful to the environment. And before discarding any older electronics, f irst determine if they can be donated or recycled.

• Start an employee carpooling program. You and your fellow employees likely drive to work, and everyone driving their own cars to work wastes a considerable amount of fuel, while all of those cars on the road can be harmful to air quality. Speak with fellow employees who live near you about starting a carpooling program. Such arrangements save each member of the carpool money on fuel, and if your community has commuter lanes for cars that include two or more people, then you might shave a substantial amount of time off your daily commutes as well.

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Antones teams up to aid United Way Special to The Vindicator Many cities, towns and communities nationwide are embracing a growing movement to raise, produce and sell healthful, locally grown fruits and vegetables.

One local effort also is rooted in assisting a longtime area agency dedicated to helping others.

“We just think it’s a real cool event,” said Debbie Pifer, co-owner of W hite House Fruit Farm Inc., referring to last summer’s second a nnua l Fa rm to For k d i n n e r a t W h i t e House, 9249 YoungstownSa lem Road (U.S. Route 62).

The Farm to Fork idea celebrates the importance of producing such foods as well as its impact on the local economy, Pifer noted.

An estimated 100 guests each bought $100 tickets for the gathering, the main sponsor of which was Covelli Enterprises Inc. Proceeds benef it ted United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, noted Tara Mady, the agency’s marketing director.

IN 1961, HELEN SCIANNA GIANFRANCESCO OPENED ANTONE’S RESTAURANT AND CONFETTI LOUNGE IN YOUNGSTOWN. Attendees sat under a large, white tent nestled next to a lake and trees to enjoy entrees such as Stat ler ch icken brea st s stuffed with sweet corn, cha rg r i l led a spa r ag u s, baby racks of lamb over homemade sacchetti and braised short ribs of beef in a red-wine sauce.

Other selections included baby zucchini and eggplant, along with roasted Roman artichoke hearts over miniature new red potatoes.

Topping of f t he ma in courses was dessert featuring W hite House pies with Handel’s ice cream.

“Ever y t h i ng i s m ade from scratch,” noted Ross Scianna, who, along with h i s son, Dev l i n Sc ia nna, owns Antone’s Italian Grille, which was chosen to prepare Sunday’s dinner.

That homemade touch is reminiscent of his mother, Helen Scianna Gian-

f ra ncesco, who opened Antone’s Restaurant and Confetti Lounge in 1961 in Youngstown, the elder Scianna explained.

T he eater y a l so supports using locally grown food to assist area farmers and producers, he added.

In addition, the event bolstered United Way’s ability to network with its supporters, noted Karen Luke, UW’s resource-development director.

Also at the dinner was Richard Hahn, president of Keynote Media Group, which helped to facilitate the partnership between Un ited Way a nd W h ite House Fruit Farm.

During the meal, attendees saw a cu lina r y-a rts presentation by Scianna and heard remarks from Bob Hannon, UW’s president. The gathering also featured a wagon tour of the fruit farm.

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Many working parents strive to create a greater balance between work and family. While doing so is not always easy, men and women can employ strategies at work and at home to make the challenge a little less complicated.

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AT HOME Men a nd women a lso can take steps at home to create a better balance bet ween work and family.

Working parents who want the time they have with their children each night to be more substantive can turn off their devices upon arriving home from work.

Dev ices such as sma r tphones and tablets keep working professionals attached to their offices, and

ma ny men a nd women are tempted to check work emails or answer phone calls and voicemails even when they have left the office for the day. Parents should resist that temptation so their families know their focus is on them and not back at the office.

Another way to create a greater balance between work and family life is to make more efficient use of time at home. For example, rather than spending an hour each night making dinner, working parents can use a slow cooker so

family meals are ready the moment everyone arrives home at night. That frees up time the family can spend together and gives working parents one less thing to do when they arrive home.

Working parents looking get more quality time with their families also can cut back on the time families spend watching television each night. Limit television time to an hour or two each night, using the extra time to connect with one another.

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Expanding possibilities:

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Special to The Vindicator Since 2006, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics’ Youngstown Branch campus has been training top notch av iat ion ma i ntenance technicians to help fi ll the vast need for technicians right here in Ohio.

Located at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, PI A You ngstow n t ra i ns students from the ground up to become av iat ion maintenance technicians.

Students do not need any te c h n ic a l s k i l l s to get sta r ted at PI A, just t he desire to work with their hands and a love for aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified program is only 16 months from start to finish, and enables graduates to test for the FA A Airframe and Powerplant Certification.

Ohio has a strong history in aviation, and continues to play a large part in the growth and development of the aviation industry.

STUDENTS DO NOT NEED ANY TECHNICAL SKILLS TO GET STARTED AT PIA, JUST THE DESIRE TO WORK WITH THEIR HANDS AND A LOVE FOR AVIATION. “T here has been no shortage of companies in Ohio who are interested in hiring PIA graduates,” said Kylee Bennett, PIA Career Services Coordinator. “Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Republic Airways, Endeavor Air, PSA Airlines and Constant Aviation have each recently sent representatives to the Youngstown campus to conduct job interviews with recent and upcoming graduates.”

The job market for aviation maintenance technicians is already great, and is predicted to keep getting better. According to Boeing’s 2015 Current Market Outlook, “between now and 2034, the aviat ion indust r y w i l l need to supply more than one

million new aviation pers on ne l — 5 5 8 ,0 0 0 c ommercial airline pilots and 6 0 9,0 0 0 ma i ntena nc e technicians.”

Recent ly, PI A worked with local authorities to acquire ownership of its location on the YoungstownWa r ren a i r por t . A s a n investment in and commitment to the Mahoning Valley, this acquisition was a pivotal first step in the larger plan to expand the existing facilities. These renovations will allow PIA to improve upon the learning experience as well as prepare to handle more students and staff. Look forward to more news on these exciting upcoming changes.

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Group stresses ‘continual improvement’ Special to The Vindicator It is no secret that the current healthcare system has many areas that can be improved. Two such areas are poor access to care and the climbing cost of medical services. Prima Health Care has made great strides in trying to improve these two areas for their patients.

The group currently consists of over 30 medical professionals, from generalists to specialists. “There is a nationwide shortage of primary care physicians, wh ich is get t i ng worse with each passing year,” states President Nicholas DeMaiolo.

“This group was founded on primar y care and that area will always be a focus on ours. We’ll continue to add these providers to meet the needs of the community.”

Further, Prima continually evaluates other specialties that are of need in our area. “With the guidance of our physicians, we have been able to identify the greatest needs and work towards recruiting physicians in those specialties.”

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“EVERYTHING WE DO, WE DO WITH VALUE IN MIND.” Nicholas DeMaiolo, president the access problem by expanding its Express Care service. Express Care is an open-access model of care where patients can walkin without an appointment and be seen for their acute illness or injury. DeMaiolo says the service was introduced for reasons related to the primary care shortage.

“Because there is such a need for primary care, the local family physicians and internists end up with extremely busy practices. In turn, the unfortunate outcome is that these doctors cannot always accommodate their patients when they get sick or injured.

Often, these patients either go to the emergency department for non-emergencies or they’ll delay their care – neither of which is a good option.”

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Besides access, the other major concern people have is the cost of their care.

Wit h rising deductibles and “catastrophic coverage,” insurance only covers a small portion of most people’s annual health care costs.

To combat these issues, Prima has focused on being a “value-based” provider.

“Everything we do, we do with value in mind,” says DeMaiolo. “First, we are a private group and nonhospital owned. As such, our services do not include costly facility fees. Second, we are looking to incorporate as many services as possible – such as Express Care, X-ray, outpatient procedures, etc – under this private practice model with an aim to keep costs down for our patients.”

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Aim Leasing Company completes another successful year Special to The Vindicator Aim Leasing Company, Girard, is looking forward to continued growth in 2016, as they end 2015 strongly, reports its president, Tom Fleming. The last year was marked by a merger with Fleming Leasing Company, the acquisition of multiple Lawrence NationaLease operations, and Aim Services.

The Aim companies provide full service truck leasing, commercial vehicle rentals, complete vehicle maintenance, integrated logistics services, transportation services to the oil and gas industry and sales of quality, used vehicles t h roug hout t he Un ited States.

Coming off a successful 2014, Aim Services Company began last year with the acquisition of the former Bessemer Supply Co. located in Bessemer, Pa. The purchase, completed in late February, added approximately 50 employees and a brick and mortar office and maintenance facility.

It also greatly increased the number and diversity of the overall fleet. While the company’s prior focus was on servicing the gas and oil industry, it now provides transportation solutions for a wide range of customers across multiple industry

segments.

According to Jason Olesh, Director of A im Ser v ices, 2015 was a year that saw many changes to the company.

“We started the year with a major acquisition, so there was period of transition and acclimation for everyone involved,” said Olesh. “The second quarter of the year also saw the beginning of a reduction in drilling activity in the region which impacted the need for trucking services to the Gas and Oil industry. Despite the current downturn in the energy market, Aim Services remains committed to the long term viability of the industry. It’s been a tough year, but it’s a matter of time before there is a bounce back in natural gas exploration. By maintaining our superior reputation for service with our current customers and continuing to development new relationships, we’ll be in a great position when that happens.”

Olesh added, “We have also diversified our fleet and see growth opportunities in the dry bulk and flatbed sectors this year and beyond.” “Our core principles of providing safe, efficient trucking services apply to all industries.”

Aim Services Company currently operates a fleet of

over 60 trucks with pneumatic bulk, f latbed, hot shot, and vacuum tanker trailers available for 24/7 operations.

In addition to the acquisition of Bessemer Supply Company Aim also grow in size after purchasing the Indiana and Ohio operations of Lawrence NationaLease. The purchase included approximately 200 vehicles which were all consolidated into existing Aim operations.

Finally, the most recent growth Aim has seen has been the December merger with Fleming NationaLease, which includes three new locations in the Washington, D.C. market.

“The two leasing companies have worked closely together over the last decade on a range of activities, including buying equipment and sharing best practices.” said Geoff Fleming, business development manager for Aim. Over the course of 2015 Aim purchased 860 new vehicles, seeing an approximate $ 80 m i l lion asset growth. Aim Leasing Company operates nearly 8,000 vehicles out of more than 100 separate operations and employs nearly 1,000.

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Basinger Auction Service Company marks 30 years of success Special to The Vindicator E st a bl i she d i n 19 8 5, Basinger Auction Service, Ltd., and American Real Estate Specialists, Ltd. have both enjoyed over 30 years of growth in the Mahoning Valley. Offering auction marketing services for chattel or personal property, and full service brokerage and auction services for real estate, these firms have helped 1000’s of sellers and buyers achieve their respective goals.

Normally, a seller wants the most money they can get for the items being sold, whether real estate or personal property. Buyers on the other hand don’t want to pay more than necessary to own the property being offered at auction.

The professionally marketed and conducted auction is the only means to accomplish both seller and buyers goals.

The seller gets the most money anyone will pay in its present “AS-IS’ condi-

tion and the buyer only pays one bid more than another buyer is willing to pay.

At traditional public out cry auction, buyers must attend an auction event on the one date and time established by the seller and the auctioneer. If that date doesn’t suit them they just don’t go the that auction. For that reason, the seller sometimes may not get all possible bidders to participate in their auction. What to do?

Going back as far as 1995, Basinger Auction Service was offering public outcry auctions along with simultaneous audio internet bidding. Over time, it became evident that offering all items using internet only bidding with color photos, accurate descriptions combined with an opportunity for potential bidders to preview the items being offered, saved the seller money and attracted more bidders.

In 2013 Basinger Auction Service conducted 10 auctions for local school boards who were building new fa-

cilities and need to sell all the fixtures and equipment from their present buildings. All these auctions were internet bidding only attracting buyers from New York, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and other states.

Most of the successful buyers would not have taken the time to travel great distances, wait 6 to 8 hours to bid on the items they were interested in. But since they had the luxury of bidding from home, the internet bidding allowed them to participate, meaning more money for the sellers.

In 2015, except for benefit auctions, Basinger Auction Service have conducted all personal property auctions online as internet bidding only, and American Real Estate Specialists has begun selling real estate in internet bidding only with the same positive results for both seller and buyer. It’s a win-win situation for all concerned !

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12.35 ACRES INDUSTRIAL LAND AUCTION Former City Asphalt and Paving Property 1200 Gibson St., Youngstown, OH 44502

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For the second straight year, Simon Roofing was listed among the largest roofing companies in the United States by Roofing Contractor magazine, this year ranking as the 13th largest in the country. It’s a badge the 116-year-old Youngstown-based company wears proudly, and an accomplishment that’s helped raise its national profile and springboard consistent sales growth.

“We’re a national company, there’s no doubt about it; but at the same time, we’re still a local company to customers in each of our regional markets,” said Simon Roofing co-owner Anthony Vross. “We are wellpositioned for ser vicing individual buildings within our regional footprints, as well as efficiently handling the work load of national, multi-location brands like Toys-R-Us, Sears and Home Depot through our 64 service centers across the U.S.” Simon Roofing’s employment spans nationwide, including about 200 in Northeast Ohio alone.

Operationally, Simon Roofing has invested in technology to set the stage for future growth.

“Roofing is not traditionally considered to be a hightech industr y, but we’re changing that stereotype,” said Vross. “We’ve invested heavily into our technology infrastructure both in

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“WE’VE INVESTED HEAVILY INTO OUR TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE BOTH IN OUR OFFICES AND IN THE FIELD.”

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Anthony Vross, co-owner our offices and in the field to enable us to work even more efficiently and respond even faster to customer inquiries.”

Simon has also expanded its R&D function by purchasing sophisticated testing equipment and growing its partnership w it h You ngstow n State University’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) College; both initiatives desig ned to st reng t hen product innovation and quality control capabilities.

Si mon Ro of i n g ’s i nhouse lab doubled its floor space, added more advanced product testing capabilities and incorporated a streamlined workflow to allow technicians to work faster and more efficiently.

The ISO 9001:2008 Certified lab performs a variety of membrane trace core sample tests, as well as research and development for new products.

On an IT front, Simon Roofing added a high-speed internet cable that doubled the speed of the prior system and upgraded its servers to triple their capacity, both to enable the processing of more transactions

and the expansion of its online customer portal.

“We’re more than just roofing,” continued Vross.

“Our manufacturing and installation expertise translates well to commercial flooring surfaces and concrete repair/restoration and we’ve been able to build that business, as well.”

The company’s manufacturing output has expanded to meet the increased sales demand. Its Simon Products chemical plant in Struthers runs two shifts that produce dozens of types of commercial roof and surface coatings for various applications. Last year alone, they shipped nearly a halfmillion gallons; enough to cover 30 million square feet of roofing surface.

In addition to its business success, Simon Roofing was recognized as 2015 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist by the Society of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter, and Vross was named O ut s t a nd i n g Bu s i ne s s Alumnus by Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business.

INCLUDES 6 buildings: 40’x150’ metal Quonset hut; 30’x120’ metal building w/ 24’x30’ building attached; 30’x140’ open front metal building; 26’x84’ metal building; 24’x30’ batch plant building; 12’x36’ scale house building (no scales). NOTE: Seller is retaining the income from the leased 2500 sq ft cell tower area with right of ingress and egress to the cell tower area.

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How to avoid unhealthy habits at the office According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, working professionals spend an average of 8.5 hours per day at work. Many professionals spend much of their time at work sitting down in front of a computer, which can be detrimental to long-term health.

Staying sedentary for long periods of time can contribute to a host of health ailments, including being overweight and obese. But professionals who work in offices can take various steps to ensure all that time at work is not having an adverse affect on their overall health.

• Get out of your seat.

Modern workplaces are built around sitting, so workers must find some t i me to st a nd up a nd stretch. Sitting too long can compromise posture and lead to craning of the neck for looking at the computer screen. Get out of your chair, walk around the office and get the blood mov-

ing in your body.

• Pack your lunch. Bringing lunch to work puts you in greater control over the foods you are eating. You can pack a healthy and diverse selection of foods.

Don’t forget to also bring some snacks that offer a healthy mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energ y levels up. Otherwise, you may succumb to the temptation of the lunchroom snack machine.

• Take frequent breaks.

Stale air inside an office environment can make you feel fatigued and less productive. Also, spending too much time behind your desk may contribute to feelings of stress and tension.

Use every opportunity possible to get up and leave your office. Instead of sending an instant message or making a phone call to a coworker, visit him or her in person. Use your lunch hour to get outside instead of eating at your desk. Plan a br ief, m id-a f ter noon

walk outside of your office to clear your mind and get some fresh air.

• Disinfect surfaces often.

Oftentimes, when one person at the office gets sick, many others soon follow.

Colds and the flu can spread rapidly in close quarters.

Keep your desk drawer stocked with some alcohol swabs or disinfecting spray and routinely clean your keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, and desk surfaces.

You also can wipe off door handles and knobs around the office if you want to be proactive.

• Rest your eyes. Close your eyes and look away from the computer monitor every 20 minutes. Focusing on objects of varying distances can help keep the eyes strong and reduce fatigue.

It’s not difficult to remain healthy at work. Breaks, exercise and watching what you eat can help.

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J M Clemente Co. positioned for national growth J M Clemente Co. offers the best in special needs products for your home.

From walk-in tubs to installing grab bars, they are in business to assist individuals with mobility problems. They insta ll what they sell and will be your service provider. They are a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one -stop shop.â&#x20AC;?

I n 2 015 t h e c om p any moved its showroom to a new building at 1264 E. Market Street in Warren, two doors down from Trumbull Memorial Hospital. The new showroom is brightly lit, with their products displayed in one central location. The new locat ion has f ront door parking, with several handicap spots available.

Their new showroom and newly re-designed website displays all of their products, to include walk-in tubs, barrier-free showers, tub-to-shower conversions, scooters, ramps and vehicle lifts. J M Clemente Co. hopes to expand its business growth even further.

As the oldest baby boomers are now turning 70 years old, the market for special needs products is growing quickly, creating a much greater demand. It is their goal to work to meet those demands. The company is handling more projects for veterans through the HISA Program. Many vets who are pleased with their proj-

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Looking to the future, J M Clemente Co. hopes to expand the business, opening more franchises across the country, as well as a corporate office with severa l satellite offices.

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Home Savings experiences another strong year Special to The Vindicator After a year of strong fin a n c i a l p e r f or m a n c e , Home Savings will continue to expand its commercial banking team, ramp up its new insurance business and add more features to its mobile banking service this year.

Un ited Com mu n it y Fina ncia l Cor p., t he Youngstown-based parent of Home Savings, reported 2015 net income of $16.3 million, marking its best year for core earnings since 2006. Fueled by strong loan growth, the 2015 earnings translated to 34 cents per share.

“We added double the number of new commercial relationships during 2015 than in 2014,” UCFC President and Chief Executive Officer Gary M. Small said.

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mercial banking team in the Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown areas, and are seeing the benefits.”

Home Savings mortgage business continues to be strong. The bank continues to add talent to the team in all of its market areas. In markets where there new construction is commonplace, the 5 percent down mor tgage product cont i nues to be ex t remely successful.

NEW INSURANCE OFFERINGS Home Sav ings recently entered the insurance business with the January purchase of James & Sons Insurance, a local insurance agency established in 1921. The bank will leverage this product set to existing Home Savings customers.

“The addition of James & Sons to Home Savings marks an exciting combi-

nation of legacy Mahoning Valley organizations,” Small said. James & Sons has retained its name and its office location at 4444 Market St. CONVENIENCE BANKING UPGRADES Home Savings improved its mobile banking app recently by enabling a customer to swipe a smartphone or tablet screen, without signing in, to check an account balance and review the last five transactions.

The Home Savings app offers a fi ngerprint sign-in option that accesses most functions and this year will be adding an eye-recognition capability. Also this year, the bank will add free access to credit scores to its online banking.

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MVEDC’s 2015 economic development scorecard

by Michael R. Conway MVEDC, Executive Director T he Ma hon i ng Va l ley Economic Development C or por at ion ( M V E DC ) completed another successf u l yea r of helpi ng businesses start, grow and create employment opportunities for the residents of t h e r e g i on . Ut i l i z ing our affiliate activities and a variety of loan programs, MV EDC assisted 82 businesses in investments made that totaled $19,691,173 last year. These local businesses are expected to create or preser ve 329 jobs, a nd we applaud them!

During 2015, MVEDC’s GrowBiz Fund loan department assisted 48 regional businesses with 54 loans totaling $3,543,270. Total investment by these businesses will be $15,641,173.

M V EDC partnered w ith seven different local banks on the projects. We thank our bank partners for the opportunit y to work together to make a positive change in the Mahoning Valley.

A lt houg h ou r pr i mary focus is on the Mahoni ng Va l ley, because we are a Certified Development Corporation (CDC) by the U.S. Small Business Ad m i n i st r at ion ( SB A), M V EDC can prov ide f inancial assistance to companies located anywhere within the State of Ohio

as well as t he Counties of Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer in Pennsylvania.

As such, M V EDC works cooperatively throughout the region with all development agencies that help businesses achieve their capital requirements M V EDC ad m i n isters the Procurement Technical Assistance Center for Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties. The program prov ides technical assistance to businesses that are interested in securing government contracts. Over the past year, the program helped 25 local businesses secure contracts which generated over $3.5 million in government contracts.

MVEDC owns and manages two business parks in the Mahoning Valley. The Youngstow n Commerce Park located in North Jackson and the Warren Commerc e Pa rk loc ate d i n Warren have a combined total of 411 acres of zoned land, and still have shovel-ready sites ready for imme d i ate de v elopment .

Busi nesses operat i ng in the parks are diverse; we cur rent ly have over 1,000,000 square feet of space under roof. Companies in the parks employ over 600 people. Both business parks are fully improved, including utilities, roadways and railroad access. Also, both parks offer convenient access to the interstate highway system.

The Economic Development Rail Corporation and The Economic Development Rail II Corporation, which are both affiliates of MVEDC, experienced a very active year of rail car hauling with our partner, The Genesee a nd Wyoming Railroad. In 2015, 699 railroad cars were hauled on the Youngstow n and Austintown and the Warren a nd Tr umbull Ra ilroad. Cars on the railroads carry raw materials, finished products, commodities and scrap steel to and from numerous businesses throughout the Mahoning Valley and also to inbound and outbound destinations throughout the U.S. For a business contemplating a new location, both land and buildings are available contiguous to the MVEDC short-line railroads, and we welcome the opportunity to work with an interested business to help with their location decision.

MVEDC begins the 2016 New Year w ith multiple initiatives in progress includ i ng new loa n programs, enhanced support technology, and a Venture Capital initiative. We fully expect that 2016 will be a productive year for continued economic diversification and growth in our region. As we all go forward in 2016, we sincerely hope your business grows and expands as well, and of course, we stand ready to assist you!

How to make your office more eco-friendly W hen adopt i ng more eco-friendly lifestyles, it can be easy for men and women to overlook their offices. While drivers can drive in ways t hat conserve fuel and homeowners can take steps to reduce their energy consumption at home, few people may give as much thought to making their offices more friendly to the env ironment. But there are many environmentally friendly practices that business owners and their employees can adopt around the office.

• Turn computers off at quitting time. Frequently turning computers on and off can produce small surges of energy each time the computer is turned on. But the United States Department of Energy notes that this energy surge pales in comparison to the energy consumed when computers are left on for long periods of time. When leaving your desk for more than 20 minutes, turn your monitor off. If you expect to be away from your computer for more than two hours, turn both the computer and the monitor off.

• Re c ycle old e qu ipment. Advancements in technology now occur at a breakneck pace, so the equipment businesses use today may ver y well be obsolete tomorrow. Businesses t hat wa nt to be more eco-friendly should recycle rather than discard old equipment. Simply throwing equipment away might even be illegal depending on where an office is located. Some electronics contain mercury, lead or arsenic, hazardous materials that can do significant damage to the environment when not properly disposed of.

• Cut back on printing.

Printing documents used to be the most effective way to share them with coworkers and clients. But nowadays printing is one of the least efficient and least eco-f r iend ly ways to share documents. Instead of print ing documents to show coworkers, create PDFs and email the PDFs instead. And rather than mailing contracts to prospective clients, email contracts that accept e-signatures, ultimately storing the contracts on your

fi le server rather than in a dusty old fi ling cabinet.

• Develop telecommuting policies. In analyzing data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2005-2014 American Community Survey, GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com found the populationofregularwork-at-home non-self-employed person s g re w by 103 percent bet ween 2005 a nd 2014. Working from home is often seen as employee-friendly, but it also can benefit employers and the environment. W hen employees work from home, their employers need not purchase or lease as much office space, saving them substa nt ia l a mounts of money. In addition, working from home cuts down on t he number of commuters driv ing to work, decreasing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.

Employers who ca n not allow employees to work from home full-time can still help the environment and t heir employees by allowing workers to work from home one or two days a week.

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Donna’s Diner • Buhl Mansion • Tara - A Country Inn

Award-winning services await DONNA’S DINER Award-winning burgers, hand-pressed, char-grilled and ser ved on a freshly baked, grilled Kaiser bun, are the signature dish at this 1950s style stainless steel diner, sitting on the ba n ks of t he Shena ngo River in downtown Sharon.

Famous for the Shenango Valley’s best milkshakes and old-fashioned comfort food, plenty of healthy options are on the menu like an array of salad entrees, “Johnny B. Good” (grilled chicken and vegetables), the “Great Pretender” (veggie burger), gluten free items, and breakfast all day.

Donna’s Diner has received The Herald Readers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Burger Award and the coveted 4.5 star rating from The Vindicator’s BurgerGuyz.

Donna’s Diner is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. The Diner features live music ever y Friday from 5p – 7p and outdoor riverside dining.

For more information, please visit www.DonnasDiner.com or call 724-3467373.

AWARD-WINNING INNS Just a hop across t he Ohio/Pennsylvania border is the perfect escape from the ordinary. Two of America’s most romantic and luxurious inns, Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa and Tara – A Country Inn, beckon you to get away from it all, whether for a romantic getaway, a luscious meal or an indulgent spa treatment.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Buhl Mansion is an 1890 Romanesque “castle”. Tara is an 1854 Greek Revival mansion themed on Gone With The Wind. Both offer lu x ur y, pampering, unsurpassed hospitality, and lavishly appointed guestrooms with fi replaces and Jacuzzis.

Buhl Mansion has a full ser v ice day spa feat u ri ng dozens of pa mpering ser vices; while Tara has award-w inning restaurants. Ashley’s Gourmet Dining Room boasts 7-course candlelit meals w ith tu xedo and whiteglove clad servers and live music. T he more casual Stonewalls Tavern, with original stone walls and

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hand-hewn beam ceilings, features steaks and seafood. Tara has one of the best Sunday Brunches in the region.

Tara and Buhl Mansion are members of Select Registry: Distinguished Inns of North America and among the elite BedandBreakfast. com Diamond Collection.

Awards include: Keystone Society for Tourism, Pennsylvania Innkeepers of the Year, Bill Knecht Tourism Award, Top 10 Luxury Inns

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tic Inns by I Love Inns.com, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Tara – A Country Inn will be celebrating 30 years in June 2016.

For more information on Buhl Mansion, please visit www.BuhlMansion.com or call 724-346-3046.

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Job hunting tips for young women Young women preparing to enter the workforce may discover a job market that’s difficult to crack. Getting a foot in the door in your desired field is not always easy, but young women looking to land that first job out of college can consider the following tips to help them take that all-important first step toward a rewarding career.

• Decide on a path. Blindly searching for work or any old job is a recipe for an aimless search that likely won’t land you a job you enjoy. Choose what it is that you want to do and who you hope to do it for, and then you can proceed with a more refined search.

• Don’t be afraid to seek advice. Once you determine some companies you may want to work for, don’t be afraid to seek advice from people who already work for those companies. Even if such businesses don’t have any current openings, you might be able to schedule informational meetings.

Treat such meetings like you would a job interview, asking questions about the industry and what you can do to get your foot in the door.

Once such meetings have concluded, send a handwritten thank-you note to the person who took time to give you the meeting.

• Learn from each job interview. Many people, especially young people just starting out, go through

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Young women may be met with a difficult job market upon graduating from college. But there are ways to make job hunts easier and land the job of your dreams.

many job interviews before finally landing a job. Each interview is not just an opportunity to land a job or hone your inter v iew ing skills, but also a chance to learn what employers are looking for. Many interviews for entry-level jobs are similar regardless of the industry, so make note of your responses that went over well and those that might need a little more work.

• Be prepared to explain why you should be hired.

Job seekers should be able to explain both their enthusiasm for the job and why

they are right for that job.

Keep your description of your capabilities concise, but don’t be afraid to confidently state why you are the best possible candidate.

• Look for volunteering opportunities. Volunteering or accepting an unpaid internship is a great way to start making some contacts and gaining some experience, and working for free might just indicate to prospective employers that you are serious about pursuing a particular career.

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Farmers National Bank enjoys year of significant growth on all fronts Special to The Vindicator Fa r me r s h a s e x p e r ienced more than its share of successful years – the ba n k just a nnounced it has 132 consecutive quarters of profitability under its belt – but last year was an exceptional one for the Canfield based company.

Farmers became a much larger bank last year, both in terms of physical presence and assets. In June, Fa r mers opened a new branch office in Alliance nea r t he Un iver sit y of Mount Union. Its performance has far exceeded expectations.

Then, in October, Farmers completed a merger with First National Bank of Orrville; taking on 14 additional branch offices and new customers in bot h Way ne a nd St a rk counties.

C onc u r rent w it h t he Fi r st Nat ion a l mer ger, Farmers began the process to acquire 1st Nationa l Com mu n it y Ba n k of East Liverpool. That merger will be complete in Februar y and give Farmers its fi rst ever Pennsylvania office. Currently, Farmers operates 38 banking locations in eight counties and manages assets of $1.7 billion.

A s t he Fa r mers’ footprint grew, so did its loan business. We are pleased with our ability to maintain outstanding levels of growth in our loan portfolio throughout 2015, while adhering to our diligent credit principles. In 2015, we achieved 20 percent organic growth in loans over 2014. Some categories reporting increases included commercial and commercial real estate, residential

THE GROWTH IN THE OVERALL PORTFOLIO REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY BANKING VALUES. AS WE CLOSED 2015 WITH A STRONG LOAN PIPELINE, WE ARE OPTIMISTIC FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2016. rea l estate, agricultura l and farmland and indirect automobile lending.

A not her h ig h l ig ht h a s been the emergence of a robust mortgage banking program as a significant component of noninterest income. The growth in the overall portfolio ref lects our commitment to commu n it y ba n k i ng va lues as we meet the fi nancing needs of our customers.

As we closed 2015 with a strong loan pipeline, we are optimistic for continued growth in 2016.

I n add it ion, ou r feebased businesses continued to thrive and provide va luable revenue to t he Compa ny. A solid Tr ust Company, flourishing ret i rement ser v ices business (National Associates, Inc.) and a robust Investment group contributed to a 20 percent increase in noninterest income in 2015.

Fa r m e r s f u r t h e r r e sponded to the expanding needs of its mortgage customers by making significant investments in its mortgage processing capabilities and talent. The bank also recruited severa l top mor tgage loa n officers located throughout the eight counties the bank serves. Farmers then invested capital in a state-

of-the-art technology inf rast r uct u re to process loans more efficiently, effectively preparing for a busy 2016.

Farmers’ Chief Banking Officer Mark Witmer says t he current up-trend in loans is an excellent sign of future economic health locally.

As Farmers evolved over the last year, CEO Kevin Helmick paused to reflect on what all of this change should mean. Always a diligent institution, Farmer s ha s never pu r sued growth for growth’s sake.

There had to be a strategic purpose to getting bigger other than sheer size. For Helmick, growth gives his bank additional capacity to fulfill its traditional community banking mission.

“More than half of all current private workforce jobs and up to 80 percent of all new jobs come from sma l l businesses,” says Hel m ick . “A nd 46 percent of those companies rely on community banks, like Farmers, for the myriad fi nancial services they need. Our bank is dedicated to helping these small businesses, and the fami lies t hat rely on t hem, ach ieve ever y possible success.”

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Mercy Health: The future of healthcare

by Robert Shroder Mercy Health, President and CEO Healthcare is changing and one of the most visible changes during 2015 was our continued transition from our identity as Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) to Mercy Health. Guided by the mission of caring set forth by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary more than 100 years ago, Mercy Health continues to grow in strength and service.

GROWTH Investments in new construction and equipment improvements continue at all three hospitals.

Merc y Hea lt h i nvested $10.9 million to establish the Behavioral Health Institute at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in late 2015. The project increased the number of acute-care inpatient beds from 16 to 24 and established a 14-bed senior services psychiatric inpatient unit. The facility offers acute care, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

Mercy Health Physicians continued to add physicians to its ranks. The growing number of employed physicians enhances the ability of Mercy Health to deliver comprehensive care to a given population.

Early this year, our cardiology groups joined together to create a new model of cooperative, integrated coverage for inpatient services.

Mercy Health Physicians also established two Ready C a r e lo c at ion s — one i n Boardman and the other in the Church Hill neighborhood in southern Trumbull County—to provide quick, no-appoint ment ca re for minor health issues at the same cost as a visit to a primary care doctor.

LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE: T h r ou g hout t he y e a r, Mercy Health continued to lead the way in establishing

and continuing programs that will enable us to meet the needs of our community in the future: UAs part of the Mahoning/ Youngstown Baby’s 1st team, Mercy Health is working to reduce the area’s infant mortality rates by introducing the CenteringPregnancy® program, a nationally recognized model of prenatal care.

UCreated a partnership with Northeast Ohio Medical Universit y (NEOMED) to address the region’s need for primary care doctors. Mercy Health will provide full tuition scholarships to qualif y ing NEOMED students who are pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree in exchange for their future service commitments to Mercy Health following residency training.

UContinued the expansion of our medical residency training programs at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

UHospice of the Valley was selected to participate in a pilot of the Medicare Care Choices Model that will allow patients to receive palliative care from hospice providers while also receiving curative care.

EXCELLENCE The passion and the hard work of our physicians and employees earned Mercy Health Youngstown numerous awards, including: UHM Home Care: HomeCare Elite 2015 - TOP 500 Agency UJoanie Abdu Comprehensive Brea st Ca re Center: America’s Best Breast Centers

by Women’s Choice Awards and a Guardian of Excellence

by Press Ganey UMercy Health - Youngstown Hospitals: U.S. News & World Report Best Hospita ls for Common Ca re, High Performers. SEYH: knee replacement, t reat ment of hea r t failure and chronic obstruct ive pu l mona r y d isea se ; SJWH: knee replacement and COPD; SEBH: treatment of heart failure and COPD. UMercy Health - Youngstown

Hospitals: U.S. News & World Report Most Connected Hospitals list.

USt. Elizabet h Boardman Hospital: The Joint Commission Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® for 2014: achieved Top Performer Status in 4 areas: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care.

USt. Elizabet h Boardman Hospital: Women’s Choice Awards for Best Hospital and Obstetrics USt. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital: American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll, 2015.

USt. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital: The Joint Commission Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® for 2014: achieved Top Performer Status in 4 areas: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care.

USt. Joseph Warren Hospital: Women’s Choice Awards in Patient Safety, Bariatrics and Cancer Care THE FUTURE The fast pace of change will continue at Mercy Health in 2016. Capital investments in technology will be made and we will continue to recruit new physicians to the area to support and complement our medical staff members and ensure there are enough physicians to meet the healthcare needs of the future.

As we look beyond 2016, Mercy Health will focus on delivering state-of-the-art healthcare and building the future of healthcare for the Mahoning Valley. Our success will remain grounded in our passion for excellence and our ability to navigate the challenges unique to our industry. With the guidance of our local board of directors, we will continue to make the best decisions for Mercy Hea lth and for the ninecounty market we serve.

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Supporting a charity can benefit small businesses Small businesses are continually seeking ways to compete in ever-competitive markets. While they often fill a niche not easily met by larger corporations, small businesses sometimes find it difficult to gain traction in a community and fully showcase all they have to offer. Getting more involved in their communities, including working collaboratively with nonprof it orga n i z at ion s, can provide the boost small businesses need to connect w ith their communities.

Ma ny la rge companies boast programs that promote social responsibility and community involvement, and it can be a smart move for small businesses as well.

There are plenty of ways sma l l businesses ca n get involved with local charities.

• Find a good match.

Consider working with a charity that has a connection to your business so that there is a common purpose. For example, a pet groomer may want to work with an animal welfare organization. Service-related businesses, such as law firms or accounting firms, can assist groups that offer services

and business counseling to needy families. Landscapers may fi nd a good fit with an environmental protection charity.

• Donate goods or services. Charitable organizations are always in need of more money to fund their efforts, but sma l l businesses ca n contribute in other ways as well. Businesses can donate supplies and services, such as a printing firm offering to print business cards or brochures for t he cha r ity. Business owners and their employees can volunteer their time, which can be a great way for employees to connect out side of t he of f ice and boost morale in the process.

• Support a fundraising event. A highly visible way to support a charity is to host or support a fundraising activity. Small businesses can offer to collect donations at their offices or stores.

Warehouse spaces can be used to store supplies, while other venues may be ideal spots for dances, walks or charity dinners. Businesses can ask that the charity mention the sponsorship in event adver t isement s a nd marketing.

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• Financial donations can make ‘cents.’ Giving to charity is a way to increase tax deductions and reduce annual tax bills. Small businesses can work with their financial officers or accounta nts to develop a budget for charitable giving.

• Obtain meaningful exposure to inf luential people. Working with established nonprofits can help provide a connection to influential people in the community and beyond. The more exposure a business can get, the more access it has to networking opportunities. In addition, more contacts in the community can increase wordof-mouth marketing that increases your customer base and improves you r sta nd i ng i n t he community.

Supporting local charities can benefit small businesses in various ways. Sma l l business owners can explore the various charitable opportunities at their disposa l i n a n ef for t to connect with their communities and grow their businesses.

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Lingenfelter Brill Traditionally fine furs and apparel since 1939 Special to The Vindicator Lingenfelter Brill is one of the oldest existing quality ladies specialty store and fur salon in Northeast Ohio. Shoppers will find dresses, sportswear, accessories, coats and furs.

The store also offers storage for fur customers.

After 77 years in business, Lingenfelter Brill is still family owned and op-

erated. Because they have complete control of their costs, they are able to offer superb values and style at the best possible prices, including their best selling items: fur jackets and vests.

Follow Lingenfelter Brill on Facebook for news on various deals and events.

For ex a mple, each November there is a Vote for a Coat contest. Customers

may select any coat and then fi ll out an entry form.

On Election Day, a drawing decides the w inner.

The winning customer receives her chosen coat - for free! Lingenfelter Brill also has an annual Christmas Open House and seasonal clearance sales.

Lingenfelter Brill is located at 670 West State Street in Alliance. For more information, call 330-821-1630.

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Another year of record revenue Farmers Trust Company expands in Canton Market in 2015

by Joe DePascale President, Farmers Trust Company Farmers Trust Company, with offices in Boardman and Howland, opened its third trust office in 2015.

The new office is located at 4518 Fulton Drive NW in Canton, reports James H. Sisek, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel. The Trust Company achieved near record total assets of approximately $1.5 billion at year end with total revenue surpassing $6.3 million for the fi rst time.

Adhering to t he highest fiduciar y standards, Farmers Trust Company offers expert estate planning services, investment ma nagement, t r ust administration and retirement planning. With 27 employees, the company’s staff credentials include four attorneys, two chartered financial analysts, two certified trust financial analysts (CTFA), two

certified public accountants (CPA), three certified fi nancial planners (CFP®), and three Employee Benefit Specialists.

W hile other organizations have outsourced a variety of functions, the Trust Company continues to maintain locally operated pension, operations and ta x departments. “I can walk down the hall if a client has a question about an operational or tax issue and get an answer in minutes,” stated Joseph J. DePasca le t he Compa ny’s President.

“We want to act as a total financial planner for our clients and our comprehensive offerings allow us to do so” continued DePascale, who is both a CPA and CFP®.

Charitable Foundations held at the Trust Company continue to actively support area non-profit organizations in the Mahoning Valley distributing nearly seven million dollars.

The beneficiaries are diverse and include early inter vention programs for high school students, colleges, hospitals, and other hea lt h, yout h, cu ltura l, a nd religious orga nizations stated Sisek.

Plans for 2016 include further implementation of a range of sophisicated solutions for high net worth clients. Those range from option strategies to protect portfolios and possibly generate additional income, creating tax alpha for clients and overall financial planning for clients and families.

Farmers Trust Company prides itself on being an independent fi nancial advisory firm with no internal proprietary products or conf licts of interest.

W hile ot her f irms of fer their own family of mutual funds and investments, Farmers avoids inherent conf licts of interests and acts in a fiduciary capacity with our clients.

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Part-time consultant work may be just what retirees are looking for to fill their time and earn some extra money.

Great part-time jobs for retirees Upon ret i r i ng , ma ny newly minted retirees find t hemselves look i ng for ways to fi ll their free time.

Hobbies may not take up too much time, and travel ca n st retch ret i rees’ budgets.

One way t hat retirees can make great use of their free time and make a little extra money is to find parttime employment. Parttime jobs can help retirees ma inta in t heir connections with their communities, whether it’s their professiona l com mu n it y or the communit y in which they live, while also providing a sense of purpose. Retirees interesting in finding part-time work may want to consider the following jobs.

• Consulting work: Many retirees have long résumés, and that experience is still valuable even after retirement. Consulting f irms of ten h i re ex per ienced businesspeople on a project or contract basis, which can be great opportunities for retirees to fi ll their time and make sizable amounts of money without having

to commit to long-term employment.

• Teaching: Retirees can also put their professional experience to work in the classroom. Inquire about teaching opportunities at a nearby university or even the local high school. Such opportunities may only be available on a volunteer basis, but some might pay part-time salaries or small stipends. Either way, many retirees find that working with young people helps them stay young, and passing on lessons learned to younger generations can provide a strong sense of purpose.

• Seasona l work: Seasona l work i s a not her great way for retirees to fi ll their time and make a little extra money along the way. Come the holiday season, retirees should have no trouble fi nding seasonal retail work at their local malls or shopping centers.

In warmer months, retirees may fi nd seasonal employment at area beaches, golf courses or parks.

• Sports teams: Retirees who live in cities with pro-

fessional sports teams may be able to find work with their favorite franchise.

Professional sports franchises often rely on retirees to staff in-game positions like ushers and concessions employees, and some may even hire retirees to greet fans. While the pay might not be great, such positions are ideal for retirees who happen to be big sports fans.

• Crafts: Retirees with a love of crafting can turn their hobby into income.

For ex a mple, Et s y.com makes it easy for creative entrepreneurs to post their creations and sell them to buyers all over the globe.

Sellers often dictate how quickly they can make and ship products, so retirees need not feel worried about being rushed.

Ma ny retirees still work even after calling it a career, and opportunities abound for men and women looking to fi ll their time and make a little extra money along the way.

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