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Mar 02, 2021
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station’s (YARS) annual economic impact on the Valley increased for the sixth consecutive year to $137.3 million, the Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission (EOMAC) and Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announced.
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Feb 25, 2021
Private companies invested more than $2.9 billion in the Valley last year, many with the help of regional economic development agencies. According to data compiled by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and its economic development partners—and published in the 2020 Economic Development Report Card—a total of 78 projects resulted in $2,956,016,640 invested, 4,191 new jobs and 1,965 retained jobs.
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Feb 24, 2021
Macy’s Corporate Services LLC, operating as a distribution and logistics center for Macy’s Inc. in North Jackson, has announced plans to expand at the facility to operate a fulfillment center. The project will include a $29.9 million capital investment to accommodate this growth, add 417 new jobs and retain 55 employees.
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Feb 04, 2021
The Regional Chamber is joining other Ohio businesses and trade organizations that have raised their voices in support of a grassroots effort to mobilize Ohioans in helping to stop the spread of the virus. Led by the Ohio Business Roundtable (OBRT), employers announced the Coalition to Stop the Spread, an initiative that recognizes the risk COVID-19 poses to Ohio’s economy and the gains that have been made since the initial shutdowns of businesses and schools.
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Jan 28, 2021
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, in partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College, Kent State University at Trumbull and Youngstown State University, held a press conference this morning to announce a unique collaboration to promote and further enhance internship opportunities at the non-profit business organization.
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Jan 27, 2021
Following a thorough executive search process that was initiated in mid-2020, the Board of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is excited to announce that Guy Coviello has been selected to assume the President and CEO role as of March 1, 2021.
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Jan 21, 2021
The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber Foundation helped raise $10,000 for OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology through a fundraising event held in 2020.
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Jan 20, 2021
Today, in Columbus, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) awarded $125,000 to M&M Industries for the installation of a rail spur at its new Lordstown facility, at 1702 Henn Parkway.
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Dec 17, 2020
The Regional Chamber's Board of Directors has named seven new members, as well as officers, for 2021, and also reappointed several members to new terms.
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Dec 01, 2020
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the promotion of two staffers, as well as the hiring of a new executive coordinator.
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