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Business News

Housing markets mixed in Trumbull, Mahoning

The market for single-family homes in Trumbull County slid in the number of sales and homes put up for sale in September, according to the latest data. The industry was a bit more resilient, meanwhile, in Mahoning County, where new listings were up as were sales, albeit by the slimmest of ...

Business briefs and People on the Move

TRAVEL CENTER GETS NEW LOOK: The Pilot travel center in Girard has undergone a curb-to-counter remodel, which is part of the company’s more than $1 billion store modernization initiative, New Horizons. To celebrate, Pilot is donating $10,000 to Girard City Schools. Updates to the travel ...

Port authority plans to acquire former call center

VIENNA — The Western Reserve Port Authority plans to acquire the former InfoCision call center in Austintown, and staff is working to finalize agreements with prospective end users for the nearly 55,000-square-foot office building. On Wednesday, the port’s board of directors gave ...

Private equity firm partners with JCL Energy

A private equity firm in Houston has invested in JCL Energy, a Sharon, Pa.-based company that distributes pad-mounted transformers and associated electrical equipment across several markets. Allied Industrial Partners LLC announced the investment Tuesday that, according to its co-founders, ...

VEC expands into Tennessee

GIRARD — VEC Inc. has expanded into Tennessee, a move that positions the Girard-based national provider of electrical and general contracting services to better service its customers in the Southeast part of the U.S., according to the company. The company’s new Nashville office is in ...

Business briefs

VALLEY PARTNERS HOSTING PROGRAM: Valley Economic Development Partners will host a funders roundtable 10 a.m. Thursday at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown. The event will have a question and answer session with Shaundretta Boykins, manager of ...