Here is an overview of the business news from the Mahoning Valley

WARREN – Mahoning Valley College Access Program Unveiled New Name Last Week – Mahoning Valley MyPath – to reflect the growing scope of its service to local high school students.

“Our new name reflects the individuality of the students we serve and our commitment to helping each student identify their individual path to success,” said Gerri Jenkins, executive director of MyPath, in a press release. “While helping students prepare for college is always an important part of our job, we also serve students who need to prepare for other pathways, such as vocational or technical training, employment. and military service. “

Established in 2001, the agency’s initial mission was to help more local students access financial aid for university. But in recent years, MyPath has expanded its work to help high school students prepare for whatever path they choose.

MyPath serves students at five local high schools: East, Chaney and Rayen Early College in Youngstown, Warren Harding and Campbell Memorial. Its work is supported by these three school districts, charitable foundations and individual donors.

Hello, Niles! event scheduled for wednesday

NILES – The Youngstown / Warren Regional Chamber will welcome Boscov owner Jim Boscov to the Mahoning Valley on his Good Morning, Niles! event at 7:30 am Wednesday at by Boscov Location of Eastwood shopping center.

Also during the event:

• Mayor Steve Mientkiewicz will provide an update on economic development initiatives in Niles and will also present the city’s 2021 Business Pride award to Imperial Glazing Concepts.
• The Avenue & Main will present their 2021 Niles Community Spirit Award at COPS Driving Academy.
• John Kroner Sr. of The Review Newspapers will launch the program with remarks.

The cost is $ 25 for chamber members and $ 35 for non-members. To register, click here.

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley Adds Board of Directors and Staff

GIRARD – Mahoning Valley start-ups recently announced the appointment of seven new board members and two new staff members.

JAMV’s board members were:

• Judge Renee DiSalvo, Youngstown Municipal Court;
• Rocky Page, Cortland Bank;
• Lindsay Tipton, Vallourec United States;
• Donald Trummer, CPA and HBK Consultants;
• Aaron Pitko, Bodine Perry;
• Toussaint Blake, JP Morgan Chase Bank;
• Felisa Vogrin, National Bank of Woodforest.

“One of the greatest assets of our organization is our very engaged Board of Directors, and the Board is further strengthened by new members who bring strong leadership qualities, diverse personal perspectives and professional experience and active engagement. in their communities, ”President Michele Merkel said in a statement. Press release. “They are each highly respected and will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to carry out our mission and build deeper relationships in our community.”

JAMV also welcomed to its team Jill Martin, Director of Programs, and Morgan Conley, Coordinator of Programs and Special Events..

OhanaLink Technologies partners with the University of West Virginia program

ERMITAGE, Pennsylvania – OhanaLink Technologies has partnered with the John Chambers College of Business and Economics Professional Sales Institute at the University of West Virginia to provide hands-on sales training to students as part of the university’s Sales Acceleration program.

The program is designed to provide an opportunity for select WVU sales management students to engage in a real world sales experience.

“We are delighted to have OhanaLink Technologies as a business partner in the Sales Acceleration Program. David Brauer, director of the Professional Sales Institute at WVU, said in a press release. The goal of the program is to partner with companies in a wide variety of markets where students can earn scholarships while gaining hands-on experience navigating each part of the sales cycle in world scenarios. real.”

Two students will be selected to follow an integration and sales training with OhanaLink Technologies. They will conduct sales activities on behalf of OhanaLink with a focus on West Virginia and the surrounding area. They will receive scholarships based on the success of their sales activities and the value of sales to customers.

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