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WRAHU will host education program

YOUNGSTOWN

The Western Reserve Association of Health Underwriters will host “2015 Group Life/Short Term Disability,” a one-hour continuing education program and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Fifth Floor Restaurant, 201 E. Commerce St.

Charlie Rowley of Dearborn National, which offers a broad selection of insurance and financial products, will present the program.

Cost is $10 for WRAHU/OAHU members and $15 for National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers members.

For information, contact Mary Ferretti at mary@ohioahu.org.

YNDC program aims to help entrepreneurs

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has presented its program to help new and established entrepreneurs reach their business goals.

The program includes classes on building a business plan, financial counseling and small business microloans.

For information, contact Liberty Merrill at the YNDC for more information at 330-480-0423 or via email at lmerrill@yndc.org.

Registration open for conference on women’s leadership

YOUNGSTOWN

Registration is open for the YWCA’s Women’s Leadership Conference that will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

The conference will provide knowledge and skills important for career and personal growth.

This year’s event focuses on entry-level professionals. The cost is $35 per person; $20 for full-time students with a valid ID; and $200 for groups of eight.

For information, go to ywca.org.

Program to focus on tax strategies

YOUNGSTOWN

The Western Reserve Association of Health Underwriters will host “Tax Strategies for the Insurance and Financial Professional,” a two- hour continuing education program and light breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 24 at The Fifth Floor Restaurant, 201 E. Commerce St.

Cost to attend is $10 for WRAHU/OAHU members and $15 for members of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers.

Contact Mary Ferretti at mary@ohioahu.org.

Chamber will host business showcase

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host its Business Showcase at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave., from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

The showcase, which is free and open to the public, features another round of local brew and food competitions and the opportunity to display businesses.

Vendor opportunities are available. For information, call 330-744-2131, ext. 21.

Staff/wire reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Alcoa Inc., .129.38.52

Aqua America, .71 25.60 .01

Avalon Holdings,1.92.02

Cortland Bancorp, 14.00.00

Farmers Nat., .128.31 .21

First Energy, 1.44 32.33—.18

Fifth/Third, .5219.92—.02

FirstMerit Corp., .6417.75 —.04

First Niles Financial, .328.50.00

FNB Corp., .4812.42.00

General Motors, 1.4428.98.40

General Electric, .9225.08.07

Huntington Bank, .24 10.87.01

iHeartMedia Inc., .46 5.00 —.25

JP Morgan Chase, 1.7663.90—.59

Key Corp, .3013.71—.10

LaFarge, 15.82 —.18

Macy’s, 1.44 58.90—.15

Parker Hannifin, 2.52 106.68—.53

PNC, 2.0490.90—.43

Simon Prop. Grp., 6.20183.88—1.85

Stoneridge 12.18 .07

Talmer Bank 16.02—.05

United Comm. Fin., .10 5.00—.05

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.