Regional Business Digest

OHIO

GM plant officials consider laying off more workers

MORAINE, Ohio — Officials at a General Motors-Isuzu truck engine plant near Dayton are considering laying off up to 330 hourly workers in November.

DMAX plant spokeswoman Courtney Strickler said Wednesday the cuts are being considered because of a slowing demand for heavy-duty trucks. The plant makes engines for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty truck models, as well as the Kodiak and Topkick heavy-duty trucks.

About 710 hourly workers are employed at the Moraine, Ohio, plant. About 290 workers were laid off in July.

REGION

Steve Barry’s store to remain in Eastwood Mall

NILES — The Steve & Barry’s clothing store in the Eastwood Mall will remain open, the company said.

The company recently filed for bankruptcy protection and was bought by BH S&B Holdings, a newly formed affiliate of investment firms Bay Harbour Management and York Capital Management. The new owner is closing nearly 100 stores, leaving the chain with 170 stores.

Grand re-opening event Saturday at health store

NEWTON FALLS — Healthy Treasures, 40 W. Broad St., is having a grand re-opening event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event is being held to show off renovations to the store, which include new floors, shelving, paint and check-out area. The event will include hourly giveaways and free food.

The 12-year-old store offers health food, healing supplements and natural body-care products.

From Vindicator staff and wire reports