BUSINESS DIGEST | Meeting at airport

Meeting at airport

VIENNA

YNGAir Partners, a nonprofit organization advocating for the expansion of passenger air service at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, will host a kick-off meeting at 7 p.m. May 11 at the airport, 1453 Youngstown-Kingsville Road.

More information is available on the group’s website, yngairpartners.org, or on its Facebook page.

Legislative luncheon

YOUNGSTOWN

Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder, R-Medina, will be the guest speaker at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber’s annual legislative luncheon May 13.

The event, which will recognize the Valley’s legislators, will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Maronite Center, 1555 South Meridian Road.

Those who wish to attend can make reservations by calling Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12, or by emailing jennifer@regionalchamber.com. Cost is $20.

New name for group

CANFIELD

The Support Group for the Unemployed or Underemployed will debut a new name, Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley, when it reconvenes for a meeting May 12 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Prato Hall at The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road.

The group aims to provide job networking and support for those out of work or underemployed.

Duma benefit event

WARREN

Thom Duma Fine Jewelers, 115 West Market St., is having a special spring inventory event from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with 10 percent of proceeds going toward the Animal Welfare League.

Reservations are required by emailing reservations@tdfj.com or by calling 330-393-4696.

Management training

YOUNGSTOWN

A free volunteer management training session will be hosted by the HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley Center for Nonprofit Innovation and Leadership from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 25 at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.

The training will support organizations in their efforts to effectively utilize volunteers, said Manager Kristy Boyles.

To register, call 330-782-5877.

Benefit for hospital

BOARDMAN

Youngstown Cycle Supply Inc., 6915 Market St., will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 14 to raise money for the Akron Children’s Hospital of Mahoning County. The store said customers who donate will receive a discount.

Website launches

YOUNGSTOWN

A new website aimed at bringing positivity and thought-provoking discussion to Valley residents launched April 12.

YOhioHub.com was created by Maurice Womack. “Youngstown can achieve success by sharing ideas and supporting one another in business, music and education,” he said.

Vindicator staff reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Aqua America, .62, 22.55 .11

Avalon Holdings,2.900.00

Clear Channel, .63 60.00 1.00

Cortland Bancorp, 7.200.00

Farmers Nat., .12, 4.80.05

First Energy, 2.20, 39.96.15

FirstMerit Corp., .64,17.47 —.08

First Niles Financial, .32,13.27—.16

First Place Fin., 7.500.00

FNB Corp., .48,10.95—.05

General Motors,32.09.18

General Electric, .56,20.45—.15

Motors Liquidation, .04220.00

Huntington Bank, .04, 6.79—.06

JP Morgan Chase, 1.00,45.63—.22

Key Corp, .04,8.67—.01

LaFarge, 17.68 —.18

Macy’s, .20, 23.91—.30

Parker Hannifin, 1.28, 94.32.21

PNC, .40,62.34—.17

RTI Intl. Metals,31.94.44

Rural/Metro, 17.03—.01

Simon Prop. Grp.,3.20,114.54—.41

Stoneridge 15.30 .41

United Community Fin. 1.41.02

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