I love the pizza and have been in the place, and can't imagine how she could have had 45 employees at any point in time.Thirty possibly, and certainly not all full time. Now what has happened is she's taken probably her second highest cost (the building) and made it non revenue producing. It sounds like the problem here is revenue, not cost.
Waste of time and money. They would be better advised to close the passenger service at YNG and spend the money focusing on a fast and convenient rail system to PIT.
It's the defensive side of the ball that needs fixed. They've had a terrible defense for two years straight. If they can put together the recruiting and coaching for a good offense, then they should be able to do that with the defense. So if there are coaching changes that need to be made - they need to be on defense. Nobody should be holding their breath though. It took years of ruining this program before a move was made on the last coaching staff.
I don't think a protest is going to do much. The fact is that times have changed and the decrease in volume just does not support the number of facilities or employees they have. This is a good time to lobby congress and remind them of YTown's main strength-its centralized location. A distribution center in YTown can serve both NEO and Pittsburgh with relative logistical ease. You need a logical cost saving reason to keep these jobs and facilities, not a protest. The question will be asked...why Youngstown and not another City? The answer can't be just because we want our jobs. Every city wants their jobs.
PS, to those of you who would choose to lay blame with the faculty, I promise you that there are universities out there who will hire the best we have and who have the money to do it. That of course will result in YSU being left with Faculty who wouldn't be hired elsewhere. If that is what you want for the future of Youngstown then so be it.
This basically translates to about $5,600 per student that the university is getting. If they have fewer students, then they should have less cost. In any case, YSU needs to stop focusing on student count and begin focusing on accepting students who are prepared and can compete, and who have SAT and ACT scores that prove that...and STOP the open enrollment policy. If the academic reputation of the university improves, enrollment will follow, and the entire Valley will benefit immensely.
Sounds like lots of negativity in YTown these days. I guess that stems from all the years of negative things happening. While I've been away for 30 years, I'll point out that this guy is a very successful businessman providing some great suggestions. YTown can choose to do something with that or ignore the suggestions and continue as is. YTown has some very positive points, including its centralized location and highway infrastructure. To try to develop the airport into a passenger hub is a waste of time and money - use the money to improve ground transportation to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland airports. Then try to develop Ytown’s airport to take advantage of its large capacity runways, centralized location and nearby highways so that it's a big part of YTown developing as a freight distribution hub, including a distribution hub for natural gas, related equipment and products. Most of all, focus on improving YSU's academic standing. Start by ending the open enrollment policy. Excellence in advanced education is the single most important thing that can be done for the area.
UPDATE: 'I am excited to be a Zip,' Tressel says
I just want him to write a book. I just can't wait to read it.
February 2, 2012 at 2:13 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Some business owners say minimum wage hike forcing cuts
I love the pizza and have been in the place, and can't imagine how she could have had 45 employees at any point in time.Thirty possibly, and certainly not all full time. Now what has happened is she's taken probably her second highest cost (the building) and made it non revenue producing. It sounds like the problem here is revenue, not cost.
January 20, 2012 at 1:14 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Name change for Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport?
Waste of time and money. They would be better advised to close the passenger service at YNG and spend the money focusing on a fast and convenient rail system to PIT.
January 19, 2012 at 12:38 p.m. permalink suggest removal
YSU loses to Missouri State 38-34
It's the defensive side of the ball that needs fixed. They've had a terrible defense for two years straight. If they can put together the recruiting and coaching for a good offense, then they should be able to do that with the defense. So if there are coaching changes that need to be made - they need to be on defense. Nobody should be holding their breath though. It took years of ruining this program before a move was made on the last coaching staff.
November 19, 2011 at 7:26 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Quake epicenter was west of YSU, state says
Doubt he was stoned. Last time I was in YTown, the population looked pretty heavy to me too.
September 30, 2011 at 1:32 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Hundreds celebrate pipe-organ rededication
Great post Bullfrog.
September 19, 2011 at 2:58 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Rally seeks to protect 500 jobs at Youngstown USPS facility
I don't think a protest is going to do much. The fact is that times have changed and the decrease in volume just does not support the number of facilities or employees they have. This is a good time to lobby congress and remind them of YTown's main strength-its centralized location. A distribution center in YTown can serve both NEO and Pittsburgh with relative logistical ease. You need a logical cost saving reason to keep these jobs and facilities, not a protest. The question will be asked...why Youngstown and not another City? The answer can't be just because we want our jobs. Every city wants their jobs.
September 17, 2011 at 3:20 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown State University: Deficit increases by $4.5M
PS, to those of you who would choose to lay blame with the faculty, I promise you that there are universities out there who will hire the best we have and who have the money to do it. That of course will result in YSU being left with Faculty who wouldn't be hired elsewhere. If that is what you want for the future of Youngstown then so be it.
September 14, 2011 at 6:24 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown State University: Deficit increases by $4.5M
This basically translates to about $5,600 per student that the university is getting. If they have fewer students, then they should have less cost. In any case, YSU needs to stop focusing on student count and begin focusing on accepting students who are prepared and can compete, and who have SAT and ACT scores that prove that...and STOP the open enrollment policy. If the academic reputation of the university improves, enrollment will follow, and the entire Valley will benefit immensely.
September 14, 2011 at 5:46 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Siemens CEO says region should steer toward green growth
Sounds like lots of negativity in YTown these days. I guess that stems from all the years of negative things happening. While I've been away for 30 years, I'll point out that this guy is a very successful businessman providing some great suggestions. YTown can choose to do something with that or ignore the suggestions and continue as is. YTown has some very positive points, including its centralized location and highway infrastructure. To try to develop the airport into a passenger hub is a waste of time and money - use the money to improve ground transportation to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland airports. Then try to develop Ytown’s airport to take advantage of its large capacity runways, centralized location and nearby highways so that it's a big part of YTown developing as a freight distribution hub, including a distribution hub for natural gas, related equipment and products. Most of all, focus on improving YSU's academic standing. Start by ending the open enrollment policy. Excellence in advanced education is the single most important thing that can be done for the area.
June 7, 2011 at 9:24 p.m. permalink suggest removal