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Free loan seminar for small business owners
YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a free loan seminar for small business owners from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at the Youngstown/Warren Small Business Development Center, 241 Federal Plaza West. To register, call Pat Veisz at (330) 746-3350.
National City offersinvestment services
YOUNGSTOWN -- National City has added investment services, including mutual funds and annuities, at its area branches. Investments are offered through NatCity Investments, a full-service brokerage firm owned by National City Corp.
Homier Mobile Merchants at Southern Park Mall
BOARDMAN -- Homier Mobile Merchants will be at the Southern Park Mall from Sept. 11 to 14. Homier, which is based in Huntington, Ind., brings tools, general merchandise, furniture and collectibles to sites across the country.
Networking luncheon to discuss banking trends
YOUNGSTOWN -- Executive Link will hold a networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at Johnny's, 876 E. Midlothian Blvd. Sue Chamberlin from National City Bank will speak on banking trends. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling Jo Ann Truax at (330) 783-2576.
KSU interim dean
YOUNGSTOWN -- Robert Sines Jr., interim dean of the Kent State University Trumbull Campus, has been named to the board of trustees for the Industrial Information Institute for Education. The institute provides economic and career-based educational opportunities.
From Vindicator staff reports