Strategy meeting for nonprofits

Strategy meeting for nonprofits

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HandsOn Volunteer Network will host a strategy meeting for local nonprofit organizations and community initiative groups Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.

The seminar will focus on how organizations can work together effectively to drive service and volunteerism.

The workshop will help groups re-tool how they approach and manage volunteers in their missions.

The Volunteer Network will also share information about new products and training that will be launched in 2011.

Registration is required. Participating organizations must represent a nonprofit or community-based organization.

Groups are encouraged to send a maximum of two representatives to the meeting. For information or to register, call 330-782-5877 or e-mail info@HOVN.org.

DRS recognized

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DRS, a local information technology consulting firm, recently announced that it was named an Elite Partner by N-able Technologies, the global leader in remote network and systems management software for IT departments and managed service providers.

The Elite Partners represent the company’s top-performing partners worldwide. DRS was recognized for its overall performance and leadership, as well as its expertise in delivering 100 percent IT coverage to customers through managed IT services.

Good Evening, Niles! event scheduled

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The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber will host its Good Evening, Niles! event Jan. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Alberini’s restaurant, 1201 Youngstown-Warren Road.

The event will celebrate the beginning of the new year with gourmet food and an opportunity for Chamber members and guests to network with their neighbors and colleagues.

The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations must be made by Friday.

To register, visit www.regionalchamber.com.

Innovation awards will be Feb. 24

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The 2011 NorTech Innovation Awards will take place Feb. 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Center, 25777 Detroit Road.

The awards, sponsored by NorTech and Crain’s Cleveland Business, will honor the success and achievements of nine companies, entrepreneurs, universities and nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio’s growing technology community.

Single tickets are $60 and group tables of eight are $410. Advance reservations are required.

To register, visit www.nortech.org/programs. For information, call Jessica Snyder at 216-771-5388 or e-mail jdsnyder@crain.com.

Vindicator staff/wire reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Aqua America, .62, 22.62 .33

Avalon Holdings,2.80—.02

Clear Channel, 1.75 59.81 —.64

Cortland Bancorp, 5.25.10

Delphi Automotive, .02 .00

Farmers Nat., .12, 3.50 —.09

First Energy, 2.20, 37.04.18

FirstMerit Corp., .64,19.85 —.06

First Niles Financial, .32,7.00.00

First Place Fin., 2.72.02

FNB Corp., .48,10.02—.14

General Electric, .48,18.04—.02

Motors Liquidation, .10.00

Huntington Bank, .04, 6.88.03

JP Morgan Chase, .20,42.08—.08

Key Corp, .04,8.53—.11

LaFarge, 15.54 —.26

Macy’s, .20, 25.16—.33

Parker Hannifin, 1.08, 85.30—.30

PNC, .40,60.11—.51

RTI Intl. Metals,27.31—.14

Rural/Metro, 14.36 .06

Simon Prop. Grp.,2.40,97.78—.86

Stoneridge 16.45 .01

United Community Fin. 1.31.00

Selected prices at 4 p.m. Thursday. Provided by Stifel Nicolaus. Not to be construed as an offer or recommendation to buy or sell any security.