June 23, 201014 yr BTW, the reason why those bids came in much higher was because the amount of earthmoving is much more extensive than first thought. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 201014 yr Niles Expanded Metals Ready to Expand June 22, 2010 6:57 a.m. By George Nelson NILES, Ohio -- Niles Expanded Metals has been planning for growth for the past few years, and executives say they hope to be able to move forward soon -- perhaps in a month -- on an expansion. William E. Phillips, chairman and CEO, and Bill Phillips Jr., president and chief operating officer, were reluctant to provide details Monday about new products or markets, as the company is still in the process of finalizing the paperwork and contracts, although the necessary equipment has already been purchased. "I can't really go into detail about it but we are looking at a relatively large expansion that will bring some higher tech jobs here and some higher paying jobs here," Bill Phillips Jr. said. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/niles-expanded-metals-ready-to-expand-p16774.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 201014 yr Campbell land eyed as site for new mill Published: Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 12:09 a.m. Plant would employ 700, company’s owner says By Jeanne Starmack [email protected] CAMPBELL A Pittsburgh-based company that owns 113 acres of industrial property in Campbell and Youngstown is planning to build a steel mill there. ... Sherman International Corp. would like to build a mill for cold-rolling coils on the 40 acres it owns in Campbell, said company representatives. ... The plan hinges on the city’s obtaining grants for the company to assess and then clean up the site. ... If all goes as planned, Krinos said, the company would like to expand the mill onto its Youngstown property eventually, with the expectation of 3,500 jobs in all. More: http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jun/23/campbell-land-eyed-as-site-for-new-mill/
June 23, 201014 yr HOLY SH!T!!! Edited June 18, 20195 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 201014 yr HOLY sh!t!!! LOL! I'm waiting for the Business Journal's take on this. Vindy and Business Journal often seem to report things differently. And, the Business Journal has more credibility with me.
June 23, 201014 yr Me too. I am a little nervous that Sherman International doesn't seem to have any experience in making steel. I see that they do have experience in manufacturing machinery that's used in the making of steel. And since this is supposed to be a cold-rolling mill, perhaps that's not such a huge leap for them. I am curious about where they will get their steel from. Do existing furnaces (electric arc or last) in the region have the capacity to supply this company? What are their transportation needs? And is this plant related to the Marcellus gas field in any way? This definitely sounds like a long-term project. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 24, 201014 yr Here's the Business Journal's take on the project. Somewhat more muted than the Vindicator's coverage.... Company Seeks State Funds to Study Environment Cleanup at Campbell Site June 23, 2010 6:42 a.m. By Dan O'Brien CAMPBELL, Ohio -- A company that owns more than 100 acres of former industrial land along the Mahoning River wants to use a state program to clean a section of that site and prepare it for future development. That development, said Krishna Sharma, chairwoman of Sherman International Corp. of Pittsburgh, could potentially lead to the construction of a new steel mill that in the future could mean thousands of manufacturing and support jobs in the Mahoning Valley. "We did a study and some research and thought that it could be possible," Sharma said. "It's a beautiful piece of property." READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/company-seeks-state-funds-to-study-environment-cleanup-at-campbell-site-p16786.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 24, 201014 yr More health care jobs for the CYP Corridor.... St. E's Plans $8M Breast Care Center June 24, 2010 6:48 a.m. By George Nelson YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Sister Stella Schmid, a breast care survivor, understands what women face -- and what they have to go through -- when they are diagnosed with the disease. So she also understands how they will benefit from the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center to be established at St. Elizabeth Health Center. "You have a much higher level of coordination between the services," she said. Schmid, a nurse manager at the hospital, was among the breast cancer survivors who joined executives with Humility of Mary Health Partners and HMHP Development Foundation, and community leaders at Wednesday's press event to announce the fund-raising campaign for the new cancer center. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/st-es-plans-m-breast-care-center-p16798.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 201014 yr More jobs!! They make steel wire to reinforce concrete... Facility taking shape By MARLY KOSINSKI Tribune Chronicle POSTED: June 25, 2010 WARREN - Mark Marvin has made good on his promise to bring jobs to the city where he grew up, with several people already hired for his company, Reinforcement Systems of Ohio, LLC. Marvin said he has filled three office positions and plans to hire eight people in the next three or four weeks to move equipment into the new facility on West Market Street just west of Martin Luther King Boulevard S.W. He said those hires will be permanent, and after the equipment is installed, he will use the new hires in positions to fit their skills, such as maintenance or material handlers. The building, located on 17 acres of vacant land, is nearly complete, and Marvin said he will start bringing equipment in once the structure is secure. He said he plans to start production Sept. 1 as long as Ohio Edison has his electricity connected in time to start trial runs in mid-August. READ MORE AT: http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/538980.html?nav=5021 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 201014 yr VXI Expansion Talks in 'Final Stages' June 25, 2010 6:42 a.m. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Negotiations are in the "very final stages" on a proposed expansion by VXI Global Solutions inc. of its call center at 20 Federal Place, a spokesman said Thursday. Los Angeles-based VXI, which last year opened a call center in the city-owned 20 Federal Place building that now employs some 500 workers, is considering expanding its local operations and potentially doubling its employment. On Thursday, the city Board of Control approved a second increase to its contract with Ricottilli Construction Co., Poland, for demolition work on the fifth floor of the building. Originally awarding a contract for $21,000, the city adjusted the contact to $72,000 in May to cover additional demolition work requested by VXI and yesterday increased it by $47,866 to $119,866. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/vxi-expansion-talks-in-final-stages-p16807.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 201014 yr More good news for the Tech Belt..... Sharon Regional Gets $1M for Tech Center June 25, 2010 6:40 a.m. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Sharon Regional Health System announced Thursday it will use a $1 million state grant to construct a technology center at the LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus on Route 18. The funding for the project was awarded to the city of Hermitage through Pennsylvania's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. “The timing on the awarding of this grant is phenomenal," said John Zidansek, president and CEO of the health care system. “Sharon Regional recently completed the development of a multi-year IT strategic plan designed to give patients and physicians seamless access to electronic medical records and health data. This $1 million grant provides the perfect launching point for this process to begin.” Zidansek praised the efforts of state Sen. Bob Robbins, state Rep. Mark Longietti and city officials Gary Hinkson and Gary Gulla to obtain the grant. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/sharon-regional-gets-m-for-tech-center-p16810.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 26, 201014 yr Valley leaders forging unity on proposed mill Published: Fri, June 25, 2010 @ 12:10 a.m. By Jeanne starmack [email protected] campbell With everything from cautious optimism to a hope for the return of the good old days, area leaders are weighing in on a plan for a new steel mill. Sherman International Corp., based in Pittsburgh, said earlier this week it intends to build a mill for cold-rolling coils on 40 acres of former Youngs-town Sheet and Tube land it owns in Campbell along the Mahoning River. That mill would employ 700 people, said Krishna Sharma, owner of Sherman International. The plan depends on whether the company can get state Clean Ohio funds to assess the property for cleanup and the cleanup itself. On the company’s behalf, the city is applying for $300,000 for the assessment. It would then apply for $3 million for the cleanup of whatever chemicals and metals are found in the soil. READ MORE AT: http://zadcom.com/news/2010/jun/25/valley-leaders-forging-unity-on-mill/#c82453 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 28, 201014 yr BBC uses Youngstown as setting for ‘Rust Belt Revival’ Published: Mon, June 28, 2010 @ 12:09 a.m. By GRACE WYLER [email protected] youngstown The national media spotlight will shine on Youngstown once again when BBC World News America airs a special report on the city’s emerging high-tech industry Friday. The segment is the last spot in “Rust Belt Revival,” a series that looks at how three so-called Rust Belt cities — Youngstown, Kokomo, Ind., and Rockford, Ill. — are using innovative ideas and investments to try to reverse years of economic misfortune. ... “Rust Belt Revival” will air Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. on BBC America and BBC World News. Portions of the shows also will be available online at BBC America. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jun/28/bbc-uses-youngstown-as-setting-for-8216r/
June 28, 201014 yr I just moved a bunch of articles and other posts about V&M Star's expansion from this thread to: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,23808.0.html It's now a bonafide development project (actually it's been one since V&M announced it last winter). But I guess it really didn't hit me that it's really happening until the groundbreaking ceremony was held today. A great day, one that I thought I would never see again in Youngstown. Brings a happy tear to my eye. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 28, 201014 yr Kokomo? Why Kokomo? I guess I just don't know enough about Kokomo's economy to understand why they rated inclusion. Maybe there aren't enough "Rust Belt Revival" stories to share? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 201014 yr While the tax credit is a big deal, the huge rate of sales of growth undoubtedly has much of its basis in the wave of new jobs locally.... More Home Sales Reflect More Confidence, Processing Time for Tax-Credit Paperwork July 1, 2010 6:42 a.m. By George Nelson YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Federal tax credits to encourage home buyers that ended in April continued to fuel Mahoning Valley home sales in May as paperwork was processed, particularly in Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Home sales in Mahoning County last month were up by more than a third from April, and were up by nearly as much from a year ago, reports the Youngstown-Columbiana Association of Realtors. ..."That is very encouraging. That tells me one thing -- that consumer confidence is growing locally," Klacik remarked. That confidence is being boosted by developments such as V&M Star's recent groundbreaking on its new $650 million mill, the impending launch of the Chevrolet Cobalt at General Motors' Lordstown plant and a potential resolution of the Forum Health bankruptcy, Klacik observed. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/more-home-sales-reflect-more-confidence-processing-time-for-taxcredit-pap-p16850.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 201014 yr And here too.... I keep telling ya, the Youngstown area is leading Ohio out of the recession... New Unemployment Numbers Show Decline July 1, 2010 6:30 a.m. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The metropolitan statistical area that includes the Mahoning Valley is one of 141 MSA's where the unemployment rate in May was down from a year ago, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. According to the new figures, which are not seasonally adjusted, the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman Ohio-Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area posted a jobless rate of 11.6% in May, down nearly a full percentage point from 12.4% a year ago, and down nearly as much from 12.3% in April. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/more-home-sales-reflect-more-confidence-processing-time-for-taxcredit-pap-p16850.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 201014 yr Ho-hum, just another 70 jobs retained and another 75 jobs new..... Seventy jobs to Lordstown By RAYMOND L. SMITH Tribune Chronicle POSTED: July 1, 2010 LORDSTOWN - A former Youngstown company is bringing 70 existing jobs and up to 75 new jobs to the Ohio Commerce Center as a part of an expansion linked to the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze this month. Quality Containment Solutions has been in Youngstown for three years. A branch of Detroit-based Paint Technology International, the company has been inspecting parts for the Chevrolet Cobalt, which the General Motor's Lordstown Complex finished producing in June to make way for the Cruze. It will inspect, sort and modify parts for the Cruze, beginning July 12. It will be moving into an approximately 43,000-square-foot facility. READ MORE AT: http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/539159.html?nav=5021 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 6, 201014 yr Delphi center in the Valley emerges as world leader in hybrid-car technology Published: Tue, July 6, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. By GRACE WYLER [email protected] champioN As electrification of the automobile takes the market by storm, engineers at Delphi Corp.’s development center here are at the forefront of the growing hybrid and electric-vehicle sector. Less than a year after Delphi exited a prolonged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Champion Technical Center, world headquarters of the company’s electrical/electronic architecture division, has emerged as an international leader in electric-vehicle innovation and a critical component of the reorganized Delphi. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jul/06/delphi-center-in-the-valley-emerges-as-w/
July 10, 201014 yr Just took inventory of recent (since 2005) investments/expansions at Youngstown-Warren area steel and metal production facilities. Here is what I found: McHenry Industries Inc. 85 Victoria Road Austintown, Ohio http://www.mchenryindustries.com/ Detail of investment: new 40,000-square-foot plant, relocating from a facility half as large on Industrial Road. Primary product: metallic (mostly aluminum) and plastic signs. Value of investment: $4 million Jobs created: 15 Niles Expanded Metals & Plastics 310 N. Pleasant Avenue Niles, Ohio http://www.nilesexpandedmetals.com/nem/default.asp Detail of investment: various upgrades to machinery at existing facility. Primary product: fencing, gates and building products. Value of investment: $3 million Jobs created: none, but retained up to 52, with additional "major" expansion possible following its new joint venture with Fratelli Mariani of Italy. Patriot Special Metals Inc. 2058 South Bailey Rd North Jackson, Ohio no website found Detail of investment: New plant measuring 200,000 square feet opened in early 2010. Primary product: forged and hot-rolled steel for commercial, energy and defense uses. Value of investment: $70 million Jobs created: 70 Reinforcement Systems Corp. West Market Street Warren, Ohio No website found Detail of investment: 73,000-square-foot new plant and offices. Primary Product: steel rods for reinforced concrete. Value of investment: $28 million Jobs created: 65 Sherman International Corp. 367 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA http://www.shermanusa.com/ Detail of investment: construction initially of a cold-rolling sheet coil mill, expanding possibly into a large-scale integrated steel mill complex on up to 200 acres of land of the former Youngstown Sheet & Tube Campbell Works in Campbell, Ohio. Value of investment: unknown but could range from $1 billion to perhaps $6 billion. Jobs created: 700 in the first several years, expanding to 3,500 if the facility is expanded into an integrated mill. TMK-IPSCO 4000 Parkway Drive Brookfield, Ohio http://www.tmk-group.com/ipsco.php Detail of investment: reactivation of former Sharon Tube Co. plant including all-new equipment and structural renovations to the 128,500-square-foot facility. Primary Product: ULTRA Premium Connections tubular products for the energy industry. Value of investment: $10 million Jobs created: 120 V&M Star Ohio LLC 2669 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Youngstown, Ohio Detail of investment: construction of a 1-million-square-foot tube steel rolling mill on land annexed from Girard and next to its existing century-old, modernized Youngstown Sheet & Tube Brier Hill Works. Primary Product: seamless tube steel for applications in the energy industry. Value of investment: $650 million, with a potential second phase of $350 million. Jobs created: 350, plus additional jobs in a second phase. Wheatland Tube Co. 901 Dietz Road NE Warren, Ohio (also has a large plant in nearby Sharon, PA but no known investments were made there recently) https://www.wheatland.com/ Detail of investment: various upgrades to machinery and structures at existing facility. Primary product: standards and mechanical tubes and pipes for sprinklers, conduits and pipelines. Value of investment: $20 million Jobs created: none, but retained up to 200 Youngstown Tube Company 401 Andrews Avenue Youngstown, Ohio http://www.youngstowntube.com/ Detail of investment: Expansion involved building a 75,000-square-foot climate-protected inventory storage and truck-loading area. Primary product: makes steel tubes for sprinkler systems. Value of investment: unknown Jobs created: unknown "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 14, 201014 yr Valley Added 1,251 Jobs Through Efforts July 14, 2010 7:07 a.m. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Eleven economic development organizations in the Mahoning Valley played a role in creating or keeping 2,700 jobs in Mahoning and Trumbull counties in 2009 and the related investments that came to nearly $100 million, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber reported Tuesday. In its fourth annual economic development report for the Valley, the chamber said, the 11 agencies “were involved in 77 projects that resulted in investments totaling $99.53 million, produced 1,251 new jobs and retained/maintained 1,454 jobs.” This compares to 59 projects in 2008 where $446.3 million was invested and led to 2,338 new jobs while keeping 4,195. In 2007, the chamber said, the 11 agencies were involved in 105 projects where $87.74 million was invested and led to 1,275 new jobs while keeping 1,877. 2008 figures showed 149 projects with $192.6 million, 1,721 new jobs and 4,717 retained. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/valley-added-jobs-through-efforts-p16939.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 18, 201014 yr Interesting read, especially this paragraph which may be a reason why this plant is being proposed (that, and a piece of land cleaned up at taxpayer expense has a higher re-sale value).... The state EPA was considering enforcement action against Sherman, but stopped that procedure in light of the city of Campbells Clean Ohio grant application, according to agency spokesman Mike Settles. Sherman proposal marked by questions, promises Published: Sun, July 18, 2010 @ 12:01 a.m.By GRACE WYLER [email protected] CAMPBELL When a Pittsburgh company announced its intention to build a multimillion-dollar steel mill where Youngstown Sheet & Tubes Campbell Works once stood, some local and state officials were quick to laud steelmakings return to the Valley. The company announced in June its plans to build a cold-rolling mill on 40 acres of industrial property it owns in Campbell. The company claims to have a four-phase plan to expand the mill on 70 acres of adjacent property in Youngstown. The initial project would employ 700 people, and if subsequent phases are completed, the mill would employ 3,500, the company said. READ MORE AT: http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jul/18/sherman-international-proposal-marked-questions-pr/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 21, 201014 yr It's confirmed! Another 600 jobs for downtown Youngstown!!! VXI Communicated Intention to Expand Youngstown Call Center Early, Officials Say July 20, 2010 7:27 a.m. By George Nelson YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The ink had barely dried on the city's first development agreement last year with VXI Global Solutions Inc. when city and company officials began discussing the possibility of entering into another agreement to expand its new inbound call center here, Mayor Jay Williams said. Those discussions came to fruition Tuesday, when the Los Angeles-based teleservices company confirmed that it would take over the fifth floor of 20 Federal Place, doubling the size of the call center it opened there last October and adding 600 employees there over the next year, bringing total employment to over 1,200. According to the company, 100 to 200 of those new hires are expected to take place in the next 60 days. "Few, if any, other similarly situated cities in the entire country have attracted the level of investment and economic fertility as has been seen in Youngstown over the course of the last year," Williams said, reflecting on the spate of positive economic announcements in the city recently. "Youngstown, Ohio is clearly living up to its billing as one of the best places in America to do business. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/vxi-communicated-intention-to-expand-bryoungstown-call-center-early-offi-p16994-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 21, 201014 yr Despite the good news above, there are still challenges.... Valley Unemployment Rises in June July 21, 2010 7:07 a.m. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of jobless in the Mahoning Valley increased in June versus the previous month, but the unemployment rate is still well below percentages posted a year ago. ...Mahoning County's unemployment rate nudged upward from 11.4% in May to 11.5% in June, while Trumbull County's unemployment rate increased from 11.9% in May to 12.6% in June. Columbiana County's unemployment rate stood at 12.6% for the month, an increase from 12.3% in May. Still, the three counties continue to fare better than a year ago. In June 2009, Mahoning reported an unemployment rate of 13.1%, Trumbull said its jobless rate was 14.5%, and Columbiana reported its unemployment rate stood at 14.1%. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/valley-unemployment-rises-in-june-p16995-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 1, 201014 yr Stimulus Funds Jobs for 8K Ohio Workers July 29, 2010 6:42 a.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Transportation projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act put more than 8,000 construction workers on the job in June, the Ohio Department of Transportation reported Wednesday. Last month, President Obama visited Ohio to mark the start of the 10,000th U.S. road project paid for by federal stimulus funds -- a $15 million roadway and sidewalk project near Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. http://www.business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/stimulus-funds-jobs-for-k-ohio-workers-p17067-1.htm
August 5, 201014 yr Turning Tech leaps into European market Published: Thu, August 5, 2010 @ 12:10 a.m. By GRACE WYLER [email protected] YOUNGSTOWN Turning Technologies, the largest software company on downtown Youngstown’s growing high-tech campus, is taking its first major step into the global market. The company announced Wednesday it will open an international office in Amsterdam this week. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/aug/05/turning-tech-leaps-into-european-market/
August 8, 201014 yr Some dispute claims of widespread job growth in Valley Published: Sun, August 8, 2010 @ 12:09 a.m. Some dispute claims of widespread job growth in Valley ‘Much more is said than done,’ McKelvey says By Courtney Denen TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Have you ever read local agency reports that celebrate “creating 2,000 jobs in the Valley last year?” And then, like many of us, wonder: Where were 2,000 jobs created? About $1 million is spent annually on Mahoning Valley economic and job development. But views differ on whether these efforts are enhancing economic recovery. Some authorities say Youngstown is on the brink of an economic breakthrough, evidenced by a third shift at Lordstown’s GM plant, the investments in downtown jobs at VXI’s call center and business development at the Youngstown Business Incubator. Others say the local economy is no better now than the day the mills closed, that the Valley has remained economically stagnant for 33 years. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/aug/08/some-dispute-claims-of-widespread-job-gr/
August 8, 201014 yr These folks aren't paying attention. Many jobs have already been created. This discussion thread summarizes them. Many more are coming because they were announced in 2010 but won't happen for a couple of months or a couple of years (V&M, Exal, Niles Exanded Metals). "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 8, 201014 yr ^Yes, but as far as some are concerned, (many of whom are residents of the metro area) Youngstown isn't allowed to have good news.
August 9, 201014 yr Then these people have already died. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 16, 201014 yr Report: Renco Group eyes Severstal’s mill in Warren August 14, 2010 - By LARRY RINGLER Tribune Chronicle A former owner of the Severstal Warren steel mill has surfaced as a potential bidder for a group of steel mills reportedly being marketed by Severstal North America Inc. Pittsburgh-based industry publication Metal Bulletin on its website Friday cited unnamed industry sources that New York industrialist Ira Rennert's The Renco Group would be backed by Los Angeles hedge fund Aurora Capital Group in bidding for the mills. No one from Renco or Aurora returned phone calls Friday seeking comment. Severstal spokeswoman Marika Diamond said the company doesn't comment on market rumors. READ MORE AT: http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/545721/Report--Renco-Group-eyes-Severstal-s-mill-in-Warren.html?nav=5003 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 23, 201014 yr Flex-Strut Gets Grant to Fund Expansion Aug. 20, 2010 6:48 a.m. WARREN, Ohio -- Flex-Strut Inc. will receive a $180,000 grant to purchase machinery and equipment to operate an additional roll-forming line in the company's 102,000-square-foot facility in Howland Township. Flex-Strut, established in 1994, manufactures continuous slot metal framing. The project will leverage $778,000 of additional investment and create an expected 10 jobs, six of which will be available for low- and moderate-income individuals, state officials said. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/flexstrut-gets-grant-to-fund-expansion-p17248-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 24, 201014 yr The first baby step... Campbell gets $300K for mill-site study By GRACE WYLER [email protected] CAMPBELL The state has granted the city nearly $300,000 to do an environmental assessment of Sherman International’s Wilson Avenue property, the site of the company’s proposed steel-mill project. The Ohio Controlling Board awarded the city $299,818 in Clean Ohio funding Monday. The funds will be used to evaluate the extent of environmental contamination on the 40-acre property, formerly part of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.’s Campbell Works. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/aug/24/campbell-gets-300k-for-mill-site-study/
August 25, 201014 yr Whether Sherman International develops this site or someone else, it has to be cleaned first. So I welcome this, even if I don't yet know if I should trust Sherman to build what they say. I hope I'm wrong. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 28, 201014 yr Rosetta Stone Serves Final Orders Aug. 26, 2010 7:02 a.m. By Jeremy Lydic YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A quick visit to the Rosetta Stone Café last evening revealed mostly empty tables with maybe a dozen patrons enjoying a final meal at the restaurant. Although owner Chuck Sop did not make himself available to The Business Journal, the few staff on hand passed along his message of "no comment," to a reporter. Sop has been quoted as blaming the poor economy as one reason for his restaurant's closing. But the restaurant failed to develop a large, steady clientele among the downtown work force, said some observers familiar with its operations, who cited inconsistent service and quality. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/rosetta-stone-serves-final-orders-p17309-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 28, 201014 yr ^I've heard too many claims of bad service to believe that this closing can be completely blamed on the economy. Every time I've eaten there, the food was good, but the service was never great. (though, I've never had "bad" service) I'm looking forward to the business that moves into this location. I'll be surprised if someone doesn't move in soon.
August 29, 201014 yr I've eaten there only once. It was on a Saturday afternoon so the crowd wasn't very large. Desite that, it took a long time for our food to be served. After we ate and left, I drove past Charlie Staples Bar-B-Q which, as you know, is in a bad location being at the edge of a tough neighborhood. If the economy is blamed for Rosetta Stone's closing, then Charlie Staples should have been just as empty. But the parking was very full. As long as Rosetta Stone's owner doesn't drag his feet, it won't be long before a new restaurant lands in that location, especially with another 500 jobs moving in next door. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 31, 201014 yr There is a subtle note at the end of this article that TT could expand in downtown Youngstown. My suggestion is the Stambaugh Building on Central Square. :) Can't get much more visible than that! New Owners See Growth Ahead for Turning Aug. 31, 2010 7:14 a.m. By Dan O'Brien YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A private equity firm based in Florida says that its acquisition of Turning Technologies LLC demonstrates the company has impressive growth potential and that its location downtown is an advantage, not a detriment, to more growth. "It's not the most obvious place to find a technology company," said Lawrence Shagrin, partner in Brockway Moran & Partners Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. "But, as we looked at Turning, we saw that there are a number of people in northeast Ohio and the Pittsburgh area that don't have the opportunity to work for a growing technology company. The fact that Turning is there is a big advantage." Brockway Moran, a firm that has $1.3 billion under management, acquired Turning from Talisman Capital Partners, a smaller equity firm in Columbus. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Since 1998, Brockway Moran has completed more than 50 acquisitions. READ MORE AT: http://www.business-journal.com/new-owners-see-growth-ahead-for-turning-p17336-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 2, 201014 yr This is the latest Hub of Innovation & Opportunity announced by the state, this time in Youngtown.... Advanced Materials, Software Hub Focuses Entrepreneurship on Valley's Strengths Sept. 2, 2010 6:12 a.m. By George Nelson YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The $250,000 state grant announced Wednesday to launch the Youngstown Entrepreneurial Hub of Advanced Materials Commercialization and Software Development is only the beginning, officials vowed Wednesday. The newly designated hub, the sixth Ohio Hub of Innovation and Opportunity, will have priority when it seeks funds for related projects, said Lisa Patt-McDaniel, director of the Ohio Department of Development. Patt-McDaniel was among the throng of government officials and business leaders, including Gov. Ted Strickland and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, who gathered at Youngstown State University's Tod Hall to commemorate the designation. Partners in the local hub include YSU, the cities of Youngstown and Warren, Youngstown Business Incubator, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, Kent State University's Trumbull Campus and the Raymond John Wean Foundation. READ MORE AT: http://business-journal.com/advanced-materials-software-hub-focuses-entrepreneurship-on-valleys-stren-p17358-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 6, 201014 yr Delphi center in the Valley emerges as world leader in hybrid-car technology Published: Tue, July 6, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. By GRACE WYLER [email protected] champioN As electrification of the automobile takes the market by storm, engineers at Delphi Corp.’s development center here are at the forefront of the growing hybrid and electric-vehicle sector. Less than a year after Delphi exited a prolonged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Champion Technical Center, world headquarters of the company’s electrical/electronic architecture division, has emerged as an international leader in electric-vehicle innovation and a critical component of the reorganized Delphi. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jul/06/delphi-center-in-the-valley-emerges-as-w/ I used to work at this facility, pretty cool place. I got to see a lot of new technology, a Chinese Buick, etc. I used to do testing and validation on Delphi's components, AKA i ran electrical currents through terminal interfaces and connectors, took measurements, put them through heat, vibration, cold, salt fog, etc and then took measurements again. It was such a cool job.
September 16, 201014 yr Report: Glimmer of hope for area Published: Thu, September 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. By GRACE WYLER [email protected] youngstown Although the city’s economic performance remains one of the worst among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, Youngstown has shown signs of economic recovery last quarter, posting the largest gain in manufacturing employment in the country. Youngstown’s manufacturing employment jumped by 8.9 percent... http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/sep/16/report-glimmer-of-hope-for-area/?newswatch
September 22, 201014 yr Another item about the surge in manufacturing job growth.... Youngstown Leads the Nation Posted by Chris Thompson - 09.20.2010 Lately I've been pointing out the success the Cleveland metro area is having at adding manufacturing jobs during the meager economic recovery. This month came some more encouraging news -- Youngstown is tops in the nation in manufacturing job growth. According to a new report from the Brookings Institution, manufacturing job growth in the Youngstown metro leaped 8.9% in the second quarter of 2010, compared to the first quarter. Cleveland came in second out of the top 100 metros in the nation with 3% growth. And Akron was up 1.5%, 12th in the nation. The next economy is going to be fueled by manufacturing -- not housing. And Northeast Ohio is well positioned to take advantage of that dramatic change. Brookings notes that the economy recover isn't yet changing the overall employment outlook and that the Great Lakes in general has a long way to go before we recover what was lost in the Great Recession. Yet, it is good to see Youngstown and the rest of Northeast Ohio at the front of the pack. Let's hope it continues. The Fund for Our Economic Future is working with Brookings to highlight our region's economic strategies as part of an effort to encourage more federal support for regional eocnomic competitiveness efforts like Advance Northeast Ohio. Look for more on this work this winter. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/September/Youngstown-Leads-the-Nation.aspx "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 24, 201014 yr ^Value added jobs are the ones that create wealth and support thousands of other jobs. Still not sure how most people i know think service jobs are where it's at...........these people are highly delusional!
October 15, 201014 yr Subway to locate in city’s building By David Skolnick [email protected] YOUNGSTOWN The board of control signed a five-year lease, with two five-year options, to have a Subway sandwich shop open in the city-owned 20 Federal Place. ... Also Thursday, the board of control approved a $2 million loan, with an interest rate of 0.25 percent for up to 12 months, for VXI Global Solutions for the call-center company’s expansion at 20 Federal Place. VXI is spending $2.7 million for the expansion project on the building’s fifth floor and plans to add 500 jobs. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/oct/15/subway-to-locate-in-city8217s-building/?newswatch
October 16, 201014 yr I sure would like to see similar awesome things happen with the Stambaugh Building, too. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 16, 201014 yr Youngstown-Warren Some dispute claims of widespread job growth in Valley Published: Sun, August 8, 2010 @ 12:09 a.m. Some dispute claims of widespread job growth in Valley ‘Much more is said than done,’ McKelvey says By Courtney Denen TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Have you ever read local agency reports that celebrate “creating 2,000 jobs in the Valley last year?” And then, like many of us, wonder: Where were 2,000 jobs created? About $1 million is spent annually on Mahoning Valley economic and job development. But views differ on whether these efforts are enhancing economic recovery. Some authorities say Youngstown is on the brink of an economic breakthrough, evidenced by a third shift at Lordstown’s GM plant, the investments in downtown jobs at VXI’s call center and business development at the Youngstown Business Incubator. Others say the local economy is no better now than the day the mills closed, that the Valley has remained economically stagnant for 33 years. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/aug/08/some-dispute-claims-of-widespread-job-gr/ The Youngstown-Warren MSA has added 3900 jobs since the beginning of the year. The MSA's unemployment rate has dropped like a rock from the beginning of the year too from 13.7% to 11.1%.
October 18, 201014 yr Old news, but I guess it's official now. Plans unveiled for historic downtown building By GRACE WYLER [email protected] YOUNGSTOWN Downtown’s historic Federal Building is getting a second chance at life. Vernon’s Cafe, a popular Niles eatery, will open a new restaurant on the ground floor next year as part of a major renovation of the Youngstown landmark. ... In addition to the restaurant, the new Federal Building will feature residential apartments on the four upper floors. Each floor will have two 900-square-foot, two-bedroom apartments and a 600-square-foot studio apartment, Gatta said. The two-bedroom units will rent for $900 per month, and the studios will go for $600 a month, he said. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/oct/16/renovation-plans-unveiled-historic-downtown-buildi/
November 1, 201014 yr Buzz: GDP Grows, VXI Adds 500 Jobs Oct. 29, 2010 1:25 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Topping business news this day, the nation's gross domestic product grows in the second quarter, VXI adds 500 jobs downtown and First Place Financial Corp. delays its financial results until a disagreement with regulators over loan loss reserves is settled. CLICK HERE to watch today's Business Journal Daily BUZZ. http://business-journal.com/buzz-gdp-grows-vxi-adds-jobs-p17823-1.htm "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 23, 201014 yr Road to prosperity Councilman urges more development on one of city’s main arteriesNovember 21, 2010 - By LARRY RINGLER / Tribune Chronicle WARREN - For decades, it was known simply as The Strip. The busiest section ran on U.S. Route 422 from the top of the hill at Ridge Road in Warren to the top of the hill in Niles - three-plus miles of fine restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The Warren part stretched to North Road S.E., and offered white-tablecloth dining at restaurants like El Rio and The Living Room, along with car dealerships, department stores and professional offices. "The Strip was the main artery of entertainment, shopping and restaurants between Warren, Niles and Girard," recalled Michael Keys, director of Warren Community Development. "It'd be great to increase that." READ MORE AT: http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/549831/Road-to-prosperity.html?nav=5003 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 14, 201014 yr Council to consider Exal Corp. expansion Published: Tue, December 14, 2010 @ 12:06 a.m. By David Skolnick [email protected] YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation Wednesday that would help move forward a $1.4 million expansion project for Exal Corp. Exal wants to build a 10,689-square-foot expansion to its current structure at the city’s Performance Place Business Park on Poland Avenue. The company has about 300,000 square feet with about 400 employees at that location, said city Finance Director David Bozanich. This expansion would add 25 more workers. http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/dec/14/council-to-consider-exal-corp-expansion/
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