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PROJECT CALL WINNERS: America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining in Youngstown have announced the winners of a recent project call with a $6 million budget.
The Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing (PADAM) 2.0 is funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Foundational Technologies Directorate (AFRL/REMD), and aims to advance the readiness, manufacturability, performance and supply chain resilience of high-temperature refractory alloys for additive manufacturing (AM) applications relevant to the U.S. Department of War.
"PADAM 2.0 is about moving AM refractory alloys from promise to practice," said John Martin, Additive Manufacturing Research Director at America Makes. "Their outcomes will strengthen domestic manufacturing capability, lower barriers to qualification, and deliver more reliable, high-temperature materials for critical DoW and warfighter applications. Congratulations to the awardees, whose efforts advance the manufacturing industrial base."
Following are the award winners:
Topic 1: Existing Refractory Alloy Systems; Team Lead: Lockheed Martin Corp.; Project Team: Quadrus Corporation, Colorado School of Mines, 3Degrees; Team Lead: HRL Laboratories; Project Team: The Boeing Company, Amaero, Alloyed, Texas A&M University.
Topic 2: Novel or Emerging Refractory Alloy Systems; Team Lead: ATI Materials; Project Team: The Boeing Company, University of Dayton Research Institute Topic 3: Refractory Alloy Supply Chain Assessment (Mine-to-Qualified Part); Team Lead: Colorado School of Mines.
FINALIST NOMINEE: Trumbull County Tourism has been named a national finalist for the Excellence in Print Marketing Award at U.S. Travel's ESTO Awards, the most prestigious recognition in destination marketing in the country.
The agency's 2025 Truly Trumbull Trip Ideas visitor guide is competing against Visit Ventura, California and Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida.
This is not the first time Trumbull Tourism has stood at this level. The agency won back-to-back ESTO Awards in 2021 and 2022, competing against destinations including Port Aransas, Texas, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and St. Petersburg/Clearwater.
Being named a finalist again confirms that the quality of Trumbull Tourism's marketing work continues to hold its own against organizations with budgets many times its size.
"This recognition belongs to our staff who bring this level of commitment every single day," said Beth Kotwis Carmichael, CEO. "We compete against multi-million-dollar marketing organizations, and we keep showing up as finalists and winners. We know who we are. Turns out other people are starting to figure it out too."
They also recognize their print partner Great Lakes Studios, whose collaboration helps translate Trumbull Tourism's vision into a guide worthy of national recognition.
The ESTO Awards celebrate the best in destination marketing and tourism promotion across the United States. Winners will be announced at the ESTO 2026 conference. To view the 2025 Truly Trumbull Trip Ideas guide, visit TrulyTrumbull.com.
ZACKS JOINS FARMERS: Farmers National Bank's Private Client Services Team has recently grown with the addition of Aaron Zacks, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Private Banking.
Zacks will be based out of the Dublin location, serving the greater Columbus area. He brings over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, with the most recent 7 of those years in wealth management.
Zacks is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He has obtained FINRA SIE, Series 7 and Series 63 certifications.
"Zack is a dynamic, financial professional with a genuine commitment to excellence. His ability to build lasting client relationships while also consistently delivering an exceptional client experience through strong leadership and collaboration, has made him a valuable asset to our organization," says Rochelle Baer, Senior Vice President, Director of Private Banking.
Farmers National Bank IS headquartered in Canfield.
NEW PACT: Vallourec, which has a U.S. presence in Girard and Youngstown, recently announced that it has been awarded a contract by Allseas for the supply of carbon steel seamless line pipes and thermal insulation coating for the Atapu 2 project developed by the Unitized ATAPU consortium operated by the Brazilian energy firm Petrobras.
This contract includes the supply of 88.8 miles of rigid risers and flowlines, representing approximately 19,000 tons of bare line pipe.
The Unitized ATAPU consortium operated by Petrobras intends to develop a portion of the offshore Atapu Field, located in the Santos Basin, approximately 143 miles off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, at water depths ranging from 1.2 miles to 1.5 miles. The production system of the Atapu 2 field will be composed of 18 wells directly connected to the Floating Production Storage and Offloading through rigid risers.
The seamless line pipes will be produced in Vallourec's Jeceaba mill in Brazil, while the associated thermal insulation coating will be carried out in Serra, building on the expertise and capabilities recently acquired by Vallourec to reinforce its premium coating offer and bring more value to customers.
"This contract is a perfect illustration of our strategy to provide integrated, high-value solutions for the most challenging environments," said Vallourec's Philippe Guillemot, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer.
CASTLO AWARDS: A scholarship fund for Youngstown State University students living in Campbell, Struthers, Lowellville, Coitsville and Poland townships has been established by the trustees of the CASTLO Community Fund.
The CASTLO Community Improvement Corporation was established in 1978 and serves the communities of Campbell, Struthers, Lowellville, Coitsville Township, and Poland Township. Following the decline of the steel industry, CASTLO transformed the former Youngstown Sheet & Tube property into one of Ohio's first repurposed, shovel-ready industrial parks, helping attract new businesses, create jobs, and stimulate regional growth.
In 2025, the CASTLO Board established a 501 (c) (3) Community Fund to support community enhancement, civic engagement, and educational advancement. A portion of this fund has been earmarked to the YSU Foundation to establish scholarships for YSU students who reside in one of the CASTLO communities.
"With the establishment of our Community Fund, our Board is advancing its mission to directly impact the people and businesses of the CASTLO communities. Our partnership with YSU ensures a long-term commitment to helping resident students achieve their educational goals," said Ray Calcagni, CASTLO Board Chair.
In addition to living in a CASTLO community, eligible resident students must be at least in sophomore status, be enrolled full-time, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.
COCKEYE DONATION: Gateways to Better Living recently received a donation of $1,084.50 from Cockeye Creamery through its Cockeye Cares Pint Program, representing proceeds from sales of the exclusive Banana Cream Pie ice cream flavor during the second quarter.
The Cockeye Cares Pint Program partners with local nonprofit organizations by creating a signature ice cream flavor and donating a portion of pint sales back to the featured organization. Throughout April, May, and June, customers enjoyed Gateways' custom Banana Cream Pie flavor while directly supporting the organization's mission.
"We are incredibly grateful to Cockeye Creamery for selecting Gateways to Better Living as a Cockeye Cares partner," said Kristie Murphy, community engagement director at Gateways to Better Living. "This partnership not only raised valuable funds for our organization but also increased awareness of our mission throughout the community. We are especially thankful to everyone who purchased a pint and helped make this campaign such a success."
The $1,084.50 donation will help Gateways continue providing quality supports and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The organization empowers individuals to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives through residential services, day programs, employment supports, and community inclusion opportunities.
"We believe that strong communities are built through partnerships," Murphy added. "Cockeye Creamery found a creative way to give back while bringing people together over something everyone loves, ice cream. We couldn't be more appreciative of their generosity and the support of our community."
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