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Safety managers present OSHA topics

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a “New Employee Safety Orientation” seminar from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Maronite Center, 1555 S. Meridian Road.

Tim Herrmann and Brian Moats, managers with JMC Steel Group Safety, will present Occupational Safety and Health Administration topics such as hazard communication, hearing conservation and respiratory protection.

Reservations are due by Jan. 6 to Amy Young. Call 330-744-2131, ext. 12, or email amy@regionalchamber.com.

The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers.

Legislation helps entrepreneurs

YOUNGSTOWN

Gov. John Kasich recently signed legislation, House Bill 259, that included a provision to ensure entrepreneurs in Ohio will not be penalized in the form of increased workers’ compensation rates, outstanding balances, or uncovered claims costs for assuming space that was previously inhabited by a completely separate business with negative claims experience.

With the approval of this legislation, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will be required to reduce the transfer of negative experience to a successor employer under certain circumstances.

This legislation paves the way for relief for small-business owners that are often unknowingly impacted until it is too late.

Phantom Fireworks is official ‘celebration partner’ for Cavs

YOUNGSTOWN

The NBA Cleveland Cavaliers and AFL Cleveland Gladiators have partnered with Youngstown-based Phantom Fireworks as the official celebration partner of the Cavs and Gladiators for the 2015-16 season.

The Phantoms’ agreement extends an ongoing relationship with the Cavs organization that includes season-long in-arena signage, traditional and digital media, as well as promotions where fans will receive special coupons and giveaways on select game nights throughout the season.

Quaker Steak Ohio restaurants give $5K scholarship

SHARON, PA.

Sharon-based Quaker Steak & Lube recently announced Huber Heights, Ohio, resident Ashley Webster will be the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship as part of the brand’s recent partnership with Folds of Honor.

This past summer, Quaker Steak & Lube Ohio restaurants donated a portion of proceeds from sales to Folds of Honor, which helps provide educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and disabled American military members.

There are 17 Quaker Steak locations in Ohio, including Austintown, Boardman and Warren.

Staff/wire reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Alcoa Inc., .1210.12—.07

Aqua America, .71 29.83 .43

Avalon Holdings,2.05.09

Cortland Bancorp, .2415.50.00

Farmers Nat., .128.13 .08

First Energy, 1.44 32.60.13

Fifth/Third, .5220.52.06

FirstMerit Corp., .6819.02 .10

First Niles Financial, .209.00.00

FNB Corp., .4813.58.06

General Motors, 1.4434.60—.18

General Electric, .9230.83—.12

Huntington Bank, .28 11.21.06

iHeartMedia Inc.,1.05 .00

JP Morgan Chase, 1.7666.60—.13

Key Corp, .3013.33—.01

LaFarge, .3417.57 .00

Macy’s, 1.44 35.48—.58

Parker Hannifin, 2.52 99.85.37

PNC, 2.0496.24.07

Simon Prop. Grp., 6.40194.35.32

Stoneridge 15.32 .81

Talmer Bank, .04 17.73.15

United Comm. Fin., .10 6.12.00

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