Tremblay to speak at ATHENA event

Tremblay to speak at ATHENA event

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.

Ribbon-cutting set

CANFIELD

Farmers National Bank will host a ribbon-cutting from noon to 2 p.m. May 22 for Farmers Wealth Management Group at 2 S. Broad St. Refreshments will be served. To reserve a spot, contact Ashley DiLisio by May 9 at 330-702-7207.

Leadership Mahoning Valley applications

YOUNGSTOWN

Applications are available for Leadership Mahoning Valley, a nine-month program that gives participants the opportunity to identify community issues and network with civic leaders.

The program consists of monthly daylong sessions focused on education, health, human services, heritage, government, justice, labor, business, poverty and diversity.

Those interested may request an application directly or be nominated to apply by an employer or program graduate. Applications will be accepted through Thursday. There is a $2,000 fee that covers all program costs.

Chamber, YSU, YBI will host showcase

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is partnering with Youngstown State University and the Youngstown Business Incubator to host a business showcase Thursday 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 Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Award for Handel’s

POLAND

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in Boardman presents Handel’s Ice Cream with the 2014 “Champion for Our Valley’s Children” award, honoring the company for making more than $175,000 in contributions to the hospital’s programs and services the past five years.

The award presentation will take place at the fourth annual Champions for Our Valley’s Children dinner at 5:30 p.m. May 13 at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road.

Vindicator staff reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Aqua America, .61, 25.49 .09

Avalon Holdings,4.550.00

Clear Channel, .61 22.75 —.46

Cortland Bancorp, 11.05.15

Farmers Nat., .127.46 7.46

First Energy, 2.20, 34.62.44

FirstMerit Corp., .64,19.15 —.02

First Niles Financial, .32,7.500.00

FNB Corp., .48,12.49—.15

General Motors,33.79—.38

General Electric, .76,26.63.17

Huntington Bank, .20, 9.17—.16

JP Morgan Chase, 1.52,55.72—.48

Key Corp, .22,13.56—.06

LaFarge, 22.60 —.27

Macy’s, 1.00, 57.64—.41

Parker Hannifin, 1.80, 122.40—2.06

PNC, 1.76,83.91—.35

RTI Intl. Metals,27.67—.39

Simon Prop. Grp.,4.60,170.59—.54

Stoneridge 10.62 —.55

Talmer Bank, 13.4713.47

United Community Fin. 3.50—.17

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.