FOCUS ON EXPORTS: The International Export Trade and Resource Seminar will take place 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at Haltec Corporation, 120 Industry St., Leetonia.

The seminar is designed to equip businesses with the tools and insights they need to navigate the world of international trade and supply chain management. Keynote speaker will be Maria Arraiza-Monteux, a supply chain operational excellence expert with more than 30 years of experience in operations and devoted to building capability in the end-to-end supply chain.

Topics will include tariffs and trade policy updates, risk mitigation strategies, export internship program, and supply chain management and operational excellence.

The speaker list also includes Mousa Kassis, director of the EAN at YSU, with Mariah Hauser, international trade specialist with the EAN at YSU, serving as panel moderator.

“By bringing together expertise in tariffs, risk management, internships, supply chain management and operational excellence, this seminar offers practical tools and resources for manufacturers, executives, export managers and supply chain professionals who are navigating the complexities of international trade,” said Joe Merlo, the Chamber’s director of member engagement.

The cost is $25 per person. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Register at regionalchamber.com under the Events menu item

The seminar is presented by MAGNET and the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network at Youngstown State University, in partnership with the Youngstown / Warren Regional Chamber.

For more information, contact Merlo at 330-744-2131, Ext. 1216, or Joe@RegionalChamber.com.

NEW LOCATION: Enlightened Massage Therapy and Holistic Health Center will open its new Youngstown location at 2000 Canfield Road with a free, family-friendly grand opening 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 20.

The event will feature product demonstrations, giveaways, a drum circle and more.

Guests are invited to bring hygiene items for donation to Thrive 10:10, a local nonprofit serving families in the Mahoning Valley. Each item donated during the grand opening earns an entry into drawings for themed gift baskets that include product samples, tote bags, crystals, therapeutic audio CDs and T-shirts. One winner will receive a complimentary massage session.

Enlightened Massage Therapy & Holistic Health Center was founded by Larissa Giles, LMT PTA, a licensed massage therapist, physical therapist assistant and holistic wellness advocate.

For more information, contact Giles at larissa@enlightens.me or 330-843-0307.

FOCUS ON SAFETY: The NEO Safety Expo, presented by On Demand Occupational Medicine, will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Holiday Inn Boardman-South, 7410 South Ave., Boardman. Doors open at 8 a.m.

The event is designed to equip employers, safety professionals and team leaders with the tools, knowledge and connections to improve workplace health, wellness and safety.

The expo features expert-led breakout sessions, a vendor showcase and networking opportunities tailored for industries of all types and sizes.

The cost is $45 per person. To register, visit https://shorturl.at/pOagm.

MERCY HEALTH RECOGNIZED: For the fourth year in a row, Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital and Mercy Health-St. Joseph Warren Hospital have been honored with the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.

The Partner for Change Award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate superior performance in sustainability, with broad programs covering waste minimization, energy efficiency, sustainable procurement and environmentally preferable practices. The repeated recognition reflects Mercy Health’s ongoing investment in both environmental responsibility and community well-being.

“At Mercy Health, we recognize that the health of our communities is inseparable from the health of our environment,” said James Armour, vice president, Mission, Mercy Health-Lorain and Youngstown. “By continually pursuing more sustainable operations, we’re reducing our environmental impact and creating a safer, healthier future for our patients, associates and neighbors.”

Mercy Health’s approach to sustainability includes reducing waste, minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals, conserving energy and water, promoting environmentally responsible purchasing, and sourcing sustainable food and supplies. These efforts ensure that care delivery promotes long-term health for individuals and the planet alike.

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