The Business Journal - Youngstown Publishing Co.

01/19/2026

Great Places to Work: CPAs
"SSB in Canfield, Ohio, is a great place to work because we genuinely believe that when our people thrive, our clients thrive – and we design our culture around that belief." – Theresa Bates, People and Culture Coordinator, SSB CPAs

Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic

The firm believes that when its people thrive, its clients thrive – and its culture is designed around that belief.

01/18/2026

America Makes will kick off its 2026 TRX Webinar Series at 1 p.m. Feb. 18 with a discussion on “Advancing Metal Additive Manufacturing Integrity.”

America Makes will kick off its 2026 TRX Webinar Series on Feb. 18 with a discussion on “Advancing Metal Additive Manufacturing Integrity.”

01/18/2026

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator are seeking nominations for the 33rd annual Athena Award.

01/18/2026

Great Places to Work: HBK CPAs & Consultants
"At HBK CPAs & Consultants’ Youngstown office, we’ve created a culture where people genuinely want to come to work." – Kaitlynn Dailey, Marketing Associate, HBK CPAs & Consultants

HBK CPAs & Consultants’ Youngstown office is committed to a work-life balance, starting with its open leave policy for team members.

01/18/2026

Great Places to Work: Hynes Industries
"At Hynes Industries, completing our 100th year has only strengthened what has always defined us: a culture built around people. Longevity here is not an abstract statistic but rather is lived every day on our plant floors and in our offices." – Michelle Sisler, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Hynes Industries

The manufacturer is a place where careers are built, neighbors are supported and respect is something practiced, not just promised.

01/17/2026

Sweet Memories Vintage Tees has added Zotz to its retro candy apparel collection. Logos of the fizzy favorite are appearing on officially licensed apparel.

Sweet Memories Vintage Tees in Liberty Township, Ohio, has added Zotz to its retro candy apparel collection.

01/17/2026

Great Places to Work: Pecchia Communications
Pecchia Communications offers flexibility, varied experiences and supportive leadership, employees say.

The public relations and marketing firm offers flexibility, varied experiences and supportive leadership, employees say.

01/17/2026

For Youngstown State University nursing student Natasha Nyahalay Sombie, faith, compassion and preparation came together during her internship at AdventHealth in La Grange, Ill.

YSU James and Coralie Centofanti School of Nursing

For YSU nursing student Natasha Nyahalay Sombie, faith, compassion and preparation came together during her internship at AdventHealth.

01/17/2026

With the feel of a high-end spa or hotel, the new Mercy Health Boardman Sleep Medicine Center is ready to welcome patients Monday.

01/17/2026

Mark Lamoncha, CEO and president of Humtown Products, has been elected president of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition Board of Directors.

Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown Products, has been elected president of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition Board of Directors.

01/16/2026

With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges. While optimism about higher wages persists, the majority believe the road to landing a job will be harder than ever.

With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges.

01/16/2026

Total investment in eastern Ohio’s Utica/Point Pleasant shale play has surpassed $114 billion since 2011, according to a new report from Cleveland State University.
Plus, Youngstown’s long list of “firsts” took the spotlight during the Mahoning Valley Historical Society's Bites and Bits of History program at the Tyler History Center.
And Mark Lamoncha, CEO and president of Humtown Products, has been elected president of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition Board of Directors.

Report: Utica Investment Hits $114B
https://businessjournaldaily.com/report-utica-investment-hits-114b/

3 Minutes With: Bites and Bits Explores Local Firsts
https://businessjournaldaily.com/bites-and-bits-explores-local-firsts/

Tin Cans, Tightropes and Roast Beef: Valley Firsts Take the Spotlight
https://businessjournaldaily.com/tin-cans-tightropes-and-roast-beef-valley-firsts-take-the-spotlight/

Lamoncha Named MVMC Board President
https://businessjournaldaily.com/lamoncha-named-mvmc-board-president/

MCCTC Student Makes Program History
https://businessjournaldaily.com/mcctc-student-makes-program-history/