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7 17 PROMOTIONS: Seven Seventeen Credit Union has announced the promotions of Deborah Grubach and Anne Stormer.
Grubach has been named market vice president, Northern Market, where she will report to Sherri Bercheni, SVP of Retail Operations and Member Experience.
She joined 7 17 in March and previously served as a Western Market Director. She brings more than 30 years of banking and financial services experience, including extensive leadership in retail banking, multi-market operations, strategic planning, CRM initiatives, and member experience.
In her new role, she will oversee the Northern Market while continuing to support the Western Market during the transition. Her leadership, experience, and commitment to membership will help drive growth and strengthen our presence throughout the region.
Stormer has been named market manager, Western Market.
She brings 25 years of credit union experience, beginning her journey at the Kent State Student Credit Union and serving in a range of leadership roles throughout her career, including auditor, compliance officer and branch manager. Since joining 7 17 through the Kent Credit Union merger in 2015, she has steadily grown her impact and most recently served as branch manager of 7 17's Kent location, where she's coached staff and even obtained certifications to help local boy scouts receive their merit badges in personal management, giving young people and their families needed financial education and an opportunity to become familiar with the credit union movement.
INVESTMENT: Diamond Steel Construction Company of North Lima has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in its crane fleet with the acquisition of a Grove GMK6300, a 350-ton all-terrain mobile crane. The addition brings the company's fleet to 36 cranes, ranging in lifting capacity from 6 tons to 350 tons, and expands its ability to serve industrial and commercial customers throughout the region.
The GMK6300 is designed for demanding lifts requiring substantial capacity, height and reach,
including heavy equipment installation, rooftop HVAC placement, structural steel erection and
complex industrial projects. Modern electronic controls, multiple cameras and computerized lift-monitoring systems enhance visibility and precision during operations.
The newly acquired crane's first assignment was the placement of the main and end sections of a pedestrian bridge over the Mahoning River at Packard Park in Warren. The main span weighed approximately 20,000 pounds, with individual end sections weighing approximately pounds each.
EXTENDED OPERATIONS: The newly renovated AllStaff office in North Lima is marking a milestone in the company's continued growth and investment in the Mahoning Valley.
Located at 10036 Market St. in North Lima, the business marked a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The celebration highlighted the company's expanded operations, enhanced workspace and ongoing commitment to connecting local businesses with qualified employees and helping job seekers find meaningful employment.
Following its acquisition of Staff Right in 2025, AllStaff consolidated its expanded Youngstown-area operations at its North Lima location. The recent renovation represents the next step in that investment, providing additional space and improved facilities to support its growing team and better serve the community. Improvements include a welcoming new lobby for job seekers, larger collaborative workspaces, a new conference room, updated employee kitchen and break areas, and a repaved parking lot for improved accessibility and convenience.
AllStaff is a locally owned staffing and recruiting agency that has spent 30 years connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and helping businesses build strong teams. Specializing in manufacturing, warehousing, skilled trades, and office and administrative staffing, the company offers temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire solutions tailored to the needs of local employers.
BUSINESS OPENING: HomeBuys, an Ohio-based closeout retailer, opened its newest location at 7100 South Ave. in Boardman, occupying the former Big Lots building. The store's official grand opening took place Thursday. The new store marks HomeBuys' 19th location and its first in the Youngstown area, bringing a new shopping destination and employment opportunities to the Mahoning Valley.
Headquartered in Columbus, HomeBuys specializes in offering name-brand merchandise by purchasing overstock and end-of-season products from major national retailers. Shoppers can explore a wide selection of home goods, furniture, apparel, seasonal items, health and beauty products, food and more, often at approximately half the original retail price. With new merchandise arriving weekly, the ever-changing inventory creates what regular customers describe as a "treasure hunt," offering something new with every visit.
The Boardman location also represents an investment in the local community, creating jobs and welcoming several familiar faces who previously worked at the former retailer in the same building. HomeBuys prides itself on maintaining clean, well-organized stores while providing genuine value and an enjoyable shopping experience. The Boardman team looks forward to building relationships with local shoppers and becoming an active part of the business community.
NEW PRACTICE: Cascade Chiropractic, a new chiropractic practice dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and quality of life, marked its grand opening on Friday.
The opening of Cascade Chiropractic, 11993 South Ave., North Lima, represents the culmination of months of preparation, hard work and support from family, friends and the local community. More than the launch of a new business, the milestone marks Dr. Jacob Thomas's commitment to creating a welcoming space where individuals can take an active role in their health and well-being.
Cascade Chiropractic offers individualized chiropractic care focused on the relationship between the nervous system, body function and overall health. Rather than focusing solely on pain management, the practice aims to help patients improve their mobility, maintain active lifestyles and return to the activities they enjoy. Thomas emphasizes personalized care, taking time to listen to patients' concerns, understand their goals and develop individualized approaches to supporting their health.
Thomas's passion for chiropractic care stems from his own personal health journey. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, he experienced significant pain and uncertainty about his future. Through chiropractic care, he found relief and a renewed perspective on his health, inspiring him to pursue a career dedicated to helping others navigate their own health challenges and improve their quality of life.
FOUNDRY SOCIETY: Members of the Youngstown State University's American Foundry Society Chapter attended the MAGMA North America Users Group meeting in Itasca, Illinois. Victoria Mathews, a mechanical engineering major in the college of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics, presented her research on a 3D-printed sand mold developed at the YSU Foundry in Kohli Hall.
The mold features a self-draining riser that uses a multi-away pin to direct excess molten metal into a built-in ingot mold for recovery and reuse. The design can cast multiple parts at once and reduce the material that must be removed from finished castings. Testing produced functional castings, through the gating design and drain timing need further refinement. The approach aims to reduce post-processing labor and simplify metal recycling and remelting without increasing mold costs.
Mathews said she chose the self-draining riser project to simplify post-processing and remelting operations and reduce the riser. She added that presenting at the conference gave her valuable experience discussing applied research with industry professionals.
Mathews attended with fellow students Kevin Otero, Ely Vuksanovich and Kelley Karavias, and Brian Vuksanovich, professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The meeting brings industry professionals together to present work using MAGMASOFT, software that simulates the filing and solidification of castings.
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