ATHENA Awards

ATHENA Awards

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator will host the 22nd annual ATHENA Award dinner May 22 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave.

Diana Tremblay, General Motors vice president of global business services, will be the keynote speaker.

The award recognizes area business and professional women who distinguish themselves in terms of professional achievement, community service and support for professional women.

Business showcase in Columbiana

COLUMBIANA

The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Spring Business Showcase for residents and businesses April 24 at Col-Pump Company, 131 East Railroad St.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments, networking and presentations by chamber members.

Reservations are not required. Call the chamber office at 330-482-3822 for more information.

Business showcase in Boardman

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is partnering with Youngstown State University and the Youngstown Business Incubator to host a business showcase May 1 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center.

The main event, from noon to 4:30 p.m., is free.

Before the showcase, there will be a speed- networking brunch at 10:15 a.m., followed by a networking presentation and group work at a cost of $25 for chamber members and $36 for nonmembers.

To register for showcase events, go to the chamber’s website at www.regionalchamber.com.

The event sponsor is Anthem BlueCross/Blue Shield.

Billboard change

BOARDMAN

The mannequins on the Farmers National Bank billboard near the Southern Park Mall are in for a big change, and it’s up to the public to decide exactly what that is.

The original mannequin, a rock climber named Ben, originally appeared on the U.S. Route 224 westbound display in 2010. He since has been joined by his wife, Emma, and the couple’s dog.

Now, the public will be able to decide whether Ben and Emma adopt a cat, go on vacation, get another dog or have a baby.

Voting is open through April 30 at www.farmers-bankgroup.com. The winning selection will be featured on the billboard this summer.

Computer classes

CHAMPION

Trumbull Career & Training Center’s Adult Training Center, 528 Educational Highway NW, announced its roster of part-time computer classes beginning in April and May.

The courses include computer basics, comprehensive computers, introduction to Word, QuickBooks, digital camera advanced and introduction to Photoshop.

For more information, contact Dora Zandarski at 330-847-0503, ext. 1608, or dora.zandarski@neomin.org.

Vindicator staff reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Aqua America, .61, 24.49 —.39

Avalon Holdings,5.05—.10

Clear Channel, .61 22.30 .24

Cortland Bancorp, 10.55—.25

Farmers Nat., .127.46 —.09

First Energy, 2.20, 33.15—.34

FirstMerit Corp., .64,19.78 —.28

First Niles Financial, .32,7.50.47

FNB Corp., .48,12.65—.10

General Motors,31.98—1.33

General Electric, .76,25.47—.11

Huntington Bank, .20, 9.40—.02

JP Morgan Chase, 1.52,55.35—2.05

Key Corp, .22,13.19—.31

LaFarge, 22.64 .00

Macy’s, 1.00, 56.91—1.16

Parker Hannifin, 1.80, 119.20—.62

PNC, 1.76,81.17—.56

RTI Intl. Metals,27.19—.39

Simon Prop. Grp.,4.60,166.90—.16

Stoneridge 10.46 .05

Talmer Bank, 13.74—.08

United Community Fin. 3.72—.06

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