EWM WELCOMES BOOKSELLER: Leana’s Books & More recently opened at the Eastwood Mall. It is located in the Boscov’s concourse, between Everything Buckeyes and Yankee Candle.

Since its beginnings at Four Seasons Flea Market in Youngstown, Leana’s has grown into the only full-service, independently owned bookstore in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

The owners, Vince and Leana Hillard, recently closed their store in the now-shuttered Shenango Valley Mall. They have two other locations in Grove City, Pa., and Austintown.

The stores offer used books, as well as affordably priced materials for schoolchildren.

CREDIT SCORE WORKSHOP AVAILABLE: Credit Union of Ohio will hold a free virtual workshop on credit scores noon Tuesday.

Attendees will learn what makes up a credit score, tips to improve a credit score and how building and maintaining a healthy credit score will positively impact an individual’s financial future.

Register at cuofohio.org.

AIM RECOGNIZED: For the second year in a row, Aim Transportation Solutions has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace through the Best Practice Institute.

The prestigious certification provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today, spotlighting companies where employees are happiest and most satisfied at work.

Based on employee responses and feedback, the certification is founded on criteria that include employee satisfaction, collaboration and overall workplace culture.

Jessica Deane, Aim’s vice president of marketing, and Patty Durkin, recently retired chief human resources officer, led the certification effort the past two years.

MERCY HEALTH EARNS EXCELLENCE AWARDS: For the third year in a row, Mercy Health has been recognized for its commitment to developing a sustainable culture that will protect the environment and its communities’ health.

Practice Greenhealth, a sustainability member organization for hospital networks, has recognized St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital and St. Joseph Warren Hospital with Partner for Change Awards. The recognition spotlights hospitals for superior performance in sustainability through a range of different programs and activities.

YSU BUSINESS STUDENTS PART OF PROGRAM: Seventeen business students at Youngstown State University have been selected to participate in the second year of the Ohio Procurement Internship Program at the Williamson College of Business Administration.

Students selected for the competitive program completed specialized coursework in government contracting in the spring semester and were matched with an Ohio company for a full-time, paid summer internship. Internship projects include procurement compliance, market research, market expansion and government sales strategy plans.

The program, created by the Ohio Department of Development, is offered at YSU as a pilot initiative.

This year, 14 of the students involved in the course have accepted internships with Ohio businesses. Of the three not pursuing an internship directly, two are considering opportunities in small business development and one is focusing on their own chosen career path.

The students are Russell Adair, Tanishka Agnihotri, Carlee Bacon, Marissa Geiss, Christopher Gordon, Mason Granger, Nathan Heinly, Nathaniel Huynh, Vyshnavi Lakshmisetty, Roger Linker, Nicolino Mascarella, Yair Morales Rivera, Melina Mottiqua, Aaron Myers, Ryan Pribulsky, Madeline Saari and Jacob Sullivan.

FIRM ADDS CLIENT: iSynergy, the digital marketing agency based in Canfield, has added a nationally recognized client to its list — Culture for Good, an all-natural supplement brand based in Phoenix.

The company, founded by Sean and Tylene Loomer, is working with iSynergy for a comprehensive marketing overhaul.

New businesses

RIBBON CUTTING SCHEDULED: A ribbon cutting for Silver Paw, LLC, which offers pet cremation, is scheduled for noon Monday at the business, 16 Walnut St., Leetonia.

The service uses water cremation, a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremation that doesn’t use fossil fuels or produce emissions, and uses less energy. It’s also a slower, gentler process that more closely resembles natural decomposition than traditional cremation.

The business is owned by Margee O’Donnell-Foust, who also operates BARK Veterinary Clinic in Leetonia.

People on the move

ACCOUNTING FIRM GROWS: HD Growth Partners has hired Donald Trummer, a certified public accountant, as the company’s new director of tax advisory services. He joins the firm from HBK, bringing more than 12 years of experience in tax compliance and planning for family businesses.

In the role, Trummer will lead the tax team alongside Erin Sturrus, certified public accountant, to provide tax advisory services to clients.

Trummer, who has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kent State University, serves on the Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio board.

FARMERS EXPANDS PRIVATE BANKING: Canfield-based Farmers National Bank has expanded its private banking team in Pennsylvania with the hire of Rhianna Reichard as assistant vice president, private banking relationship manager.

Reichard has 15 years of experience in banking and retail sales. She started her career as a part-time teller and has moved up the ladder over the years. She’ll now be working with Farmers out of the Emlenton office.

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