Officials plan to discuss Healthy Families Act

May 4, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

REGION

AUSTINTOWN — Officials representing the National Federation of Independent Business/Ohio will discuss the proposed Ohio Healthy Families Act and how it could affect businesses. The Area Action Council meeting will be from noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Comfort Inn, 5425 Clarkins Drive.

The legislation would require all employers with 25 or more employees to provide seven paid sick days to all full-time employees. This new mandate would also require a reduced amount of paid sick days for part-time employees.

The cost is $15 and includes lunch. To register, call (614) 221-4107 or send an e-mail to Andy Patterson at Andy.Patterson@nfib.org.

Day-care center to open for children with autism

YOUNGSTOWN —LaShell Elsayed plans to open a day-care center for children with autism next month. Expand Your Wings Day Care Center will be at 2007 S. Schenley Ave. Elsayed said she has a son with autism and has had trouble finding a day-care center for him. In addition to working full-time, she was attending Youngstown State University. She obtained an associate degree in child development. She also volunteers at Easter Seals, working with infants and toddlers, and has worked in child care at the Youngstown YWCA. For more information, call (330) 207-9979.

Web site aims to attract job candidates to area

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance has launched a new Web site that is designed to attract job candidates to the area. The site — www.clevelandplusliving.com — provides information on companies, industries and job opportunities, neighborhoods, cultural activities and schools.

The site has four major components. The Working Here section gives an economic overview of the Cleveland Plus region, as well as specific details about the area’s top industry clusters. The Playing Here section is an interactive experience that focuses on where recruits would like to spend their free time within the region. The Moving Here section provides information on real estate companies, neighborhoods, schools and day-care options. The Find a Job section does not post job openings but provides access to other local and national sites where prospective employees can search for available job opportunities.

Reminder: Call before you start any digging

LIBERTY — With the spring construction and landscaping season having arrived, the Ohio Utilities Protection Service is reminding home owners and contractors of the state law that requires them to call the service at least 48 hours before digging.

When an organization or individual calls the Liberty-based agency at (800) 362-2764 or 811, a customer service representative will take the necessary information and distribute it to utility members with lines in the area.

Salon relocates, which allows it to expand

WEATHERSFIELD — A Cut Above Hair Salon, Slender You Mystic Tan has moved from Robbins Avenue in Niles to 6 Youngstown-Warren Road. The owner, Patricia Misel, had operated at the previous location for 14 years. The move allows the business to expand with six toning beds, which provide motorized calisthenics. The business also offers spray tanning. It employs 13 stylists and two nail technicians.

Vindicator staff reports