The Business Journal - Youngstown Publishing Co.

10/07/2025

Amy Fluker, Youngstown State University associate professor of humanities and social sciences, is turning her passion for connecting students with community history into a digital project – now bolstered by a new grant.

Trumbull County Historical Society

YSU associate professor Amy Fluker is turning her passion for connecting students with community history into a digital project.

10/06/2025

A new mobile boiler that will provide heating service to 27 buildings and approximately 90 residents downtown has arrived at SOBE Thermal Energy LLC’s site on North Avenue.

A new mobile boiler that would provide heating service to 27 buildings and approximately 90 residents has arrived at SOBE Thermal's site.

10/06/2025

Sapphire Aesthetics and Wellness has seen increased visibility and patient volume since relocating to the Prosper Centre at U.S. Route 224 and Market Street. The move allowed the clinic to expand its offerings, which include Botox, IV therapy and pelvic floor therapy, in a space designed and built out by DeSalvo Construction.

DeSalvo transformed the previously unfinished shell into a fully functional medical facility, coordinating with Olsavsky Jaminet Architects to manage logistics, design and materials selection. The four-month build-out included custom treatment rooms, upgraded utilities and accessibility improvements aimed at accommodating Sapphire’s diverse client base.

CEO and nurse practitioner Ashley Vidale said the new location improves access for older clients and supports future growth, including a planned expansion into Niles.

Sapphire’s New Facility Marks Next Phase of Expansion
https://businessjournaldaily.com/sapphires-new-facility-marks-next-phase-of-expansion/

Constructing a Legacy
https://businessjournaldaily.com/constructing-a-legacy/

10/06/2025

Amanda Marie McAuley's passing ended a life of promise and potential. But thanks to the efforts of her mother, Donna McAuley, Amanda will be more than a statistic
McAuley channeled her grief into action to write and produce “Amanda: She Didn’t Mean to Die.” The stage play, with original music, is based on her daughter’s life.

A new play premiering in Youngstown honors a Poland native’s life and raises awareness about the dangers of opioid addiction.

10/06/2025

Kevin Lawson, leasing and sales consultant at Greenwood Chevrolet, discusses recent gains in electric vehicle sales at the dealership, citing improved battery technology, expanded range, and federal incentives as key factors.

Lawson highlights the new Silverado EV Trail Boss as a milestone in the lineup, emphasizing both its off-road capability and utility features, including bi-directional charging.

Read more in Dan O'Brien's story here:
https://businessjournaldaily.com/brightdrop-is-bright-spot-for-commercial-evs/

10/06/2025

Oak Hill Collaborative will celebrate the ninth annual Digital Inclusion Week, led by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, by hosting 26 events across Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula counties.

Oak Hill Collaborative will celebrate the annual Digital Inclusion Week by hosting 26 events across Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula counties.

10/05/2025

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague on Wednesday announced a new program aimed at helping small business owners access low-cost capital.

10/05/2025

Penn State Shenango will mark its 60th anniversary this month with events celebrating the contributions of alumni and employees.

10/05/2025

A new commercial van is among the latest models in Chevrolet’s electric-vehicle portfolio to hit the streets, and it’s already commanding the attention of customers in the Mahoning Valley.

Greenwood Chevrolet

A new commercial van in Chevrolet’s electric-vehicle portfolio is already commanding the attention of customers in the Mahoning Valley.

10/05/2025

Shutdown Doesn’t Deter Market | The Investors Edge

"Stocks wobbled a bit at the end of the third quarter, likely due to portfolio rebalancing, but it could hardly be called a pullback, and it didn’t last but a couple of days.
By mid-day October 1st, the S&P was once again making new all-time highs despite a government shutdown, which seemed to be more of a positive catalyst than a reasons to be worried.
And why not? Every shutdown over the past few decades has been resolved within a couple of weeks, and rarely has it resulted in any impact on the economy and/or markets.
For the time being, the story remains pretty much the same, earnings revisions are improving, money supply is growing thanks to the Fed, and investors are feeling the FOMO – that’s fear of missing out for those of you who haven’t heard the FOMO acronym before – now you know.
We remain steadfastly on watch for signs something is changing, but for now anyway, the trend is still your friend." – John Stewart, Chief Investment Officer, Farmers Trust Co.

Farmers National Bank

10/05/2025

Column: Beating Big Competitors with Local Marketing

"Owners of small businesses that sell to consumers (B2C) often express frustration about competing against national firms that have big marketing budgets.
But even in a small, mature market like Youngstown-Warren, local B2C businesses have a wealth of wallet-friendly marketing opportunities that can help them succeed." – George Farris, CEO of Farris Marketing and StrategiX Social

Even in a small, mature market like Youngstown-Warren, B2C businesses have a wealth of marketing opportunities that can help them succeed.

10/05/2025

Stage Review: Laughs Aplenty in YSU’s ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
"Introducing a younger generation to classic American theater can be very rewarding on many fronts.
The actors have the opportunity to learn not only about theater, but also get a chance to take part in an unforgettable stage production. For the audience, it is the opportunity to relive a great play from the past that has been bypassed in favor of more contemporary fare.
Both things happened Friday night as Youngstown State University opened its 2025-26 theater season with Joseph Kesselring’s classic comedy, 'Arsenic and Old Lace.'" – J.E.Ballantyne Jr.

By J.E.Ballantyne Jr. Introducing a younger generation to classic American theater can be very rewarding on many fronts. The actors have the opportunity to learn not only about theater, but also get a chance to take part in an unforgettable stage production. For the audience, it is the opportunity t...