May 10, 2013 - Ohio Commerce Center project in Lordstown honored as the top industrial development in Northern Ohio
A partnership of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, Ohio Commerce Center ownership, Routh Hurlbert Real Estate and ms consultants received the Industrial Development of the Year Award from the Northern Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties ...read more

May 09, 2013 - YOUNG Speaker Series and Golf Event Set for Mill Creek MetroParks
In partnership with Evets Oil & Gas Construction Services, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will be hosting its 2nd Annual Youngstown, Ohio Utica & Natural Gas (YOUNG) Speaker Series and  Golf Outing Wednesday, June 5 at Mill Creek MetroParks. ...read more

May 09, 2013 - Awards to be announced at safety council’s annual awards luncheon
The Mahoning Valley Safety Council’s annual Safety Leadership Awards Luncheon will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578 Market St., Boardman. The winner of the Joan Kovach Safety Leadership Award, ...read more

May 07, 2013 - Coalition for Job Growth and Investment comments on the defeat of the city charter amendment
The Mahoning Valley Coalition for Job Growth and Investment offered the following comments on the defeat of the so-called Community Bill of Rights city charter amendment on the primary election ballot. “The defeat of this ill-conceived and poorly ...read more

April 30, 2013 - Energy policy and manufacturing will be the focus of Regional Chamber event featuring Congressman Bill Johnson
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, will speak  on “Energy Policy and Its Effect on the Future of Manufacturing” during a Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber Government Affairs Council luncheon May 30 at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. ...read more

April 30, 2013 - Regional Chamber and DRS will host first regional tech summit
Reservations are being taken for the Northeast Ohio Technology Summit, hosted by the Regional Chamber and Data Recovery Services, LLC (DRS), which will take place May 9 at Youngstown State University’s Williamson School of Business. ...read more

April 23, 2013 - Auntie Anne Pretzels' founder will speak at 21st Athena Award dinner
Auntie Anne Beiler, who founded a company that grew into Auntie Anne’s, Inc., the world’s largest mall-based pretzel franchise with more than 1,000 locations worldwide, will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 Athena Award dinner, which will take place May 23 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 ...read more

April 19, 2013 - Good Morning, Canfield event will be highlighted by annual awards
Two Canfield community and business leaders will be honored during a Good Morning, Canfield breakfast from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 17 at A la Carte Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield.   Canfield ...read more

April 15, 2013 - Alumni awards presented during Mahoning Valley Local Government Leadership Academy graduation
Two alumni of the Mahoning Valley Local Government Leadership Academy were recognized during graduation ceremonies of the Academy’s Class of 2013 April 16 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, Niles. Lyle Waddell, graduate ...read more

April 12, 2013 - Regional Chamber event will key on hiring people with disabilities
The Regional Chamber’s Business Training Institute is presenting a session titled “Hidden Talents Diversify the Workforce,”  from 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 24 at the YSU Community Room at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. ...read more

April 08, 2013 - Using Social Media is topic of Regional Chamber Business Roundtable Series program
The Regional Chamber’s Business Roundtable Series will feature a program titled “Growing Your Business Through Social Media,” April 26 at the Covelli Centre’s YSU Community Room, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. ...read more

March 25, 2013 - Leadership Mahoning Valley Applications Available
Applications for the Leadership Mahoning Valley class of 2013-2014 are now available and may be submitted through May 1, 2013. The program was created to identify individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who demonstrate leadership talent and community commitment. LMV provides adult community ...read more

March 21, 2013 - Primary candidates for Youngstown mayor will be featured at Good Morning Youngstown
The race for Youngstown mayor will be the buzz at the upcoming Good Morning Youngstown breakfast set for 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 5 at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Banquet Hall, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown. ...read more

March 11, 2013 - Award presentations will highlight Regional Chamber Annual Meeting luncheon
Three area business and government leaders who strive to make the Mahoning Valley a better place to live and work will be honored March 21 during the Regional Chamber’s Annual Meeting. The luncheon event will take place ...read more

March 06, 2013 - Regional Chamber offers Canada info sessions for local businesses
The Regional Chamber’s International Business Attraction Department will be making available one-on-one sessions on Friday, March 15, to any company in the Mahoning Valley that has questions or issues about doing business with Canada, the Valley’s largest trading partner. Dan Ujczo of the cross-border ...read more

February 26, 2013 - Ohio EPA Director will speak at Regional Chamber GAC event
Scott Nally, director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, will be the speaker at a Regional Chamber Government Affairs Council breakfast scheduled for 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 25 at the Holiday Inn, Boardman. Nally has been Ohio EPA director since January 2011 and ...read more

February 21, 2013 - Informational meeting set for Regional Chamber trip to Ireland
The Regional Chamber is hosting an informational session from 4 to 6 p.m. March 5 at Leo's Ristorante in Howland regarding its upcoming trip to the Emerald Isle through Chamber Explorations.  The nine-day trip will depart for Ireland on Nov. 6, 2013, and will feature overnight ...read more

February 19, 2013 - Chamber response to State of the State
Tom Humphries, President & CEO of the Regional Chamber, urged the Ohio General Assembly to support Gov. Kasich’s proposal that would authorize the Ohio Turnpike Commission to issue revenue bonds for infrastructure projects. “I believe the turnpike plan is a refreshing major step forward ...read more

February 18, 2013 - Regional Chamber plans college intern/coop info sessions and workshop for businesses
The Regional Chamber is hosting two upcoming information sessions and workshops to highlight a new internship/co-op program at Youngstown State University that centers on the fields of science, technology, engineering and math as well as business administration. Eastern Gateway Community College ...read more

January 31, 2013 - Rail services company opens Warren location
Appalachian Railcar Services, a multi-disciplinary rail services organization serving customers in 13 states throughout the mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest regions, has opened a new location in the Warren Depot, Pine Street Extension, Warren. ...read more

January 15, 2013 - Federal Reserve official is keynote speaker at Chamber’s Economic Forecast Breakfast
Dr. Mark Sniderman, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will discuss his views on the economy for 2013 and beyond at the Regional Chamber’s annual Economic Forecast Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South ...read more