New Austintown businesses includes return of Gorant's

AUSTINTOWN

With the new year just a few weeks away, new business in the township shows no signs of slowing.

Darren Crivelli, Austintown zoning inspector, said 30 new occupancy permits were issued in 2010 for businesses, including a Dairy Queen, Maggie’s Magic Muffins, Holiday Inn

Express and the most recent to open, the Yum Yum Tree by Gorant Chocolatier.

The new Gorant shop is in the Weston Plaza at Mahoning Avenue and state Route 46.

Store owner Lori Gavalier said she’s wanted to bring the business back to Austintown since the former Gorant on Kirk Road closed in the township last year.

“We knew we wanted to partner with Gorant

because it is branded in this area, and it’s been missed,” she said. “It’s a staple in our area.”

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