Poland business hosts ribbon cutting

Poland business hosts ribbon cutting

POLAND

The Focal Point, 2289 E. Western Reserve Road, will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Monday.

Focal Point offers lifestyle coaching using “The Diet Docs Permanent Weight Loss System,” customized nutritional products and personalized exercise programs.

Jennifer Morakis, company president, is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Her husband, Christopher Morakis, is a licensed massage therapist, certified personal trainer and nutrition coach.

For more information, call Jennifer at 330-506-8851, Chris at 330-519-7338, or visit www.thefocalpoint.co.

Hynes Industries receives award

YOUNGSTOWN

Wabash National Corp. recently recognized Hynes Industries, a North American supplier and processor of steel and nonferrous metals based in Youngstown, as an outstanding supplier.

It’s the second-straight year Hynes has received the award.

Hynes, which has served the metalworking industry for more than 85 years, received a platinum award for excellence in supply-chain performance delivery, quality, cost and innovation.

Wabash is a leading manufacturer of semi-tractor trailers in North America.

Chamber lunch with Lt. Governor

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is hosting a government affairs council lunch with Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 9 at Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave.

Taylor also serves as director of the Ohio Department of Insurance and leads CSI Ohio, which reforms Ohio’s regulatory policies.

Cost is $20 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by Jan. 3 by calling 330-744-2131, ext. 12, or by emailing Jennifer Mascardine at jennifer@regionalchamber.com.

YWCA of Warren taking applications

YOUNGSTOWN

YWCA Warren is accepting applications for its Step Up career-training program through Friday.

Step Up is a free program, primarily funded through the Workforce Investment Agency, that serves young women who live in Trumbull County, age 16-24, who are at risk of poverty, currently living in poverty or may have dropped out of high school and are interested in pursuing their GED or high school diploma.

Interested applicants should contact Trina Benson at the YWCA Warren at 330-373-1010, ext. 15 for more information.

PNC debuts app

PITTSBURGH

PNC Bank has created a new mobile app called “PNC Finder” that uses location-based technology to locate nearby PNC Bank ATMs and branches.

It’s available as a free download on the iTunes App Store.

Vindicator staff reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Aqua America, .66, 21.57 +0.06

Avalon Holdings,2.75+0.11

Clear Channel, .65 60.57 +0.44

Cortland Bancorp, 7.000.00

Farmers Nat.4.50 —0.23

First Energy, 2.20, 43.43—0.88

FirstMerit Corp., .64,14.59 +0.28

First Niles Financial, .32,7.98+1.28

First Place Fin., 0.46—0.08

FNB Corp., .48,10.96+0.12

General Motors,20.15+0.05

General Electric, .60,17.01+0.22

Motors Liquidation, 0.04220.00

Huntington Bank, .16, 5.09+0.01

JP Morgan Chase, 1.00,31.89+0.13

Key Corp, .12,7.18+0.06

LaFarge, 8.21 —0.01

Macy’s, .40, 31.03—0.44

Parker Hannifin, 1.48, 75.02—0.66

PNC, 1.40,55.09+1.19

RTI Intl. Metals,22.18+0.43

Simon Prop. Grp.,3.20,123.34+1.09

Stoneridge 8.75 +0.13

United Community Fin. 1.09—0.10

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.