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YBI launches EmpowerUS awards

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YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business Incubator hosted its inaugural EmpowerUS Awards on Thursday to honor minority-owned businesses and community leaders for their contributions to the region’s economy. The event, held in recognition of Black History Month, drew entrepreneurs, corporate ...

Individual investors’ impact on Wall Street grows

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LOS ANGELES — For years, individual investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That’s no longer ...

Boardman set to seek millions for flood control

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BOARDMAN — Township officials will seek state aid to advance a historic federal grant project to relieve flooding problems. In October 2024, Boardman trustees announced a $47 million Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address major flooding ...

5 smart ways to diversify your portfolio

Business News

Portfolio diversification might sound like a chore, but it’s worth the effort in 2026, given how dominant the artificial intelligence trade was last year. Without some smart diversification, your “just fine” investment portfolio from 2025 may be vulnerable in 2026. “Investors don’t ...

Girard plays role in Ohio House OK of residency bill

Local News

The Ohio House unanimously passed a bill removing residency requirements by the state for city safety and/or service directors, which was prompted by Girard Safety-Service Director Mark Ragozine not living in that city. State Rep. David Thomas, R-Jefferson, whose district includes Girard, ...