Job growth in the Mahoning Valley is projected to explode over the next 10 years as projects led by large companies come to fruition, whether that’s an existing employer like Foxconn as it matures into the electric-vehicle manufacturing space, or any number of other companies yet to make an ...

SolaBlock, a Pittsfield, Massachusetts-based solar technology company led by Mahoning Valley native Eric Planey, is launching a $3 million seed round raise, proceeds of which will be used to open an assembly facility and fund operations. The company, which is in talks with climate and ...

LEARN HOW TO START A BUSINESS: Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio, in partnership with the Eastwood Mall, will host a JA Start My Business workshop 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the community room at Boscov’s at the mall. This free, experiential learning workshop aims to guide students through ...

WARREN — Ohio ranks third in the U.S. for the number of manufacturing jobs, with more than 683,000, or more than 1 in 8, according to the state. In addition, more than 7,000 manufacturing openings are listed at ohiomeansjobs.com, the state’s online career counseling center that helps ...

AUSTINTOWN — A real estate holding company affiliated with Power Tool & Supply Co. in Austintown has been given a $100,000 state loan to acquire a building next to the power tool and safety equipment distributor on Leharps Drive. Farnsworth & Crance Holdings LLC received the funding ...

CHAMBER PLANS FORECAST BREAKFAST: The Youngstown / Warren Regional Chamber is planning its annual Economic Forecast breakfast for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Waypoint 4180, 4180 Westford Place, Canfield. The event brings members together to view the economic outlook on local, regional and ...