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EMPOWER NOMINEES: YBI’s Minority Business Assistance Center recently announced the honorees for the inaugural EmpowerUS Awards, a new community recognition event celebrating minority business excellence and leadership across the region. During a gathering at the Steelite International Corporate Showroom and Experience Center, community leaders, media, and partners joined YBI and MBAC to reveal the first class of EmpowerUS Awards honorees, each recognized for their resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and impact on building a more inclusive regional economy. The 2026 EmpowerUS Awards ...

Small SUV comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Taos

The end of the year is approaching, and there will be some compelling options available if you’re shopping for an inexpensive SUV. One of the newest is the Chevrolet Trax. The Trax is Chevy’s smallest crossover SUV, yet it’s practical for its size and comes well equipped with the latest technology features. Also vying for your attention is the Volkswagen Taos. Similar to the Trax, the Taos is VW’s smallest crossover SUV, yet it has a nicely appointed interior and feels roomier than you’d expect based on its overall size. Volkswagen also updated the Taos for the 2025 model year ...

Initial unemployment claims drop

Ohioans filed 5,961 initial unemployment claims Nov. 9-15, which was 824 fewer than the previous week. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Wednesday that Ohioans filed 42,161 continued unemployment claims last week, which was 253 more than the previous week. The total number of claims filed for the period was 48,122.

Verizon cutting more than 13,000 jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company. The job cuts began on Thursday, per a staff memo from Verizon CEO Dan Schulman. In the letter, which was seen by The Associated Press, Schulman said Verizon’s current cost structure “limits” the company’s ability to invest — pointing particularly to customer experiences. “We must reorient our entire company around delivering for and delighting our customers,” Schulman wrote. He added that ...

Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to keep CEO despite logo debacle

Cracker Barrel shareholders voted Thursday to keep company CEO Julie Felss Masino in place despite a debacle over the company’s logo that continues to hurt its sales. But one of the company’s directors, Gilbert Davila, resigned from Cracker Barrel’s board Thursday after preliminary results indicated that shareholders rejected his reelection. Davila, who joined Cracker Barrel’s board in 2020, is the president and CEO of DMI Consulting, a multicultural marketing firm. He reviewed Cracker Barrel’s advertising as part of his role on the board. Two influential shareholder ...

Valley manufacturer secures $25K grant

Staff report Roemer Industries, a manufacturer of custom metal nameplates and industrial labels in Masury, has been awarded a $25,000 Small Business Grant from JobsOhio, the company announced Wednesday. Roemer will use the grant to invest in updated manufacturing technology equipment that will enhance production efficiency and expand its capabilities, supporting the company’s ability to meet increasing customer demand and pursue future growth opportunities. “This investment represents a major step forward in our commitment to innovation and quality,” said Jill Palumbo, ...