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Chamber annual meeting today at Mr. Anthony’s

BOARDMAN — The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber will have its annual meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at Mr. Anthony’s.

Bob Boniface, a Poland native who was the lead designer for the Chevrolet Volt, will speak. A Volt display car will be on hand.

The chamber also will pass out these awards: William G. Lyden Jr. Spirit of the Valley Award, David Sweet, president of Youngstown State University; Donald Cagigas Spirit of the Chamber Award, Brian Governor, president of P&W Marketing; and Chairman’s Political Achievement Award, U.S. Rep. John Boccieri of Alliance, D-16th.

Ohio company to make slippers for Levi Strauss

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The iconic Levi’s brand is stepping into bedroom slippers and sandals with help from an Ohio company.

Dearfoam slippers producer R.G. Barry Corp. has announced a licensing agreement to develop and market casual footwear for San Francisco-based jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co.

R.G. Barry, based in the Columbus suburb of Pickerington, said Wednesday that Levi’s slippers will debut in stores this fall, followed by a line of sandals in the spring of 2010. The companies did not disclose terms of their deal.

From Vindicator staff and wire reports