Job loss at Delphi

Job loss at Delphi

WARREN

The union representing the workers who remain at Delphi operations in the city say they’re fighting to save jobs. The 685 men and women who work at Delphi’s operations is a pale comparison to thousands of workers that once packed the plants for good-paying jobs.

But 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner, said it is learning the number of workers could drop even more. In a recent letter to his membership posted on social media, IUE-CWA Union President Ed Salus detailed possible cuts at each plant.

Thirty-six positions are on the chopping block, primarily in production at Plant 10.

At Plant 11, Salus told members, “As of right now, they plan to lay off a total of 43 Local 717 members, with the breakdown being 23 production and 20 skilled trades.”

Applying for grant

YOUNGSTOWN

Eligible businesses may apply for the new JobsOhio Research & Development Grant – facilitated in Mahoning and Trumbull counties by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, as the designated TeamNEO partner – for projects that support the development and commercialization of emerging technologies and/or products that align with one or more of JobsOhio’s targeted industries.

Grant decisions will be based on a number of project factors, including, but not limited to, job creation, new payroll, fixed-asset investment commitments and project location.

To learn more about the R&D Grant program and qualifications, businesses should contact Sarah Boyarko at 330-744-2131, ext. 1108, or Sarah@regionalchamber.com.

The chamber is the local point of contact for project assistance from JobsOhio.

Ribbon-cutting event

BOARDMAN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony for Edible Arrangements, 18 Boardman-Poland Road, at 10 a.m. Friday.

Edible Arrangements offers an array for custom-cut fruit arrangements, chocolate-dipped fruit boxes and treats such as fresh-fruit smoothies and frozen yogurt blends.

All products are freshly prepared and can be picked up in the store or delivered.

Penn National buys Rocket Games

WYOMISSING, Pa.

Penn National Gaming Inc. announced Wednesday it acquired Rocket Games Inc., a leading developer of social casino games, for about $60 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments, including potential earn-out payments for certain members of the Rocket Games management team.

Penn National owns Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown.

Staff/wire reports

Selected local stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

Alcoa Inc., .1210.410.12

Aqua America, .71 33.82-0.58

Avalon Holdings,2.23-0.06

Cortland Bancorp, .2815.2990.0

Farmers Nat., .169.35-0.04

First Energy, 1.44 33.060.11

Fifth/Third, .5218.960.38

FirstMerit Corp., .6821.040.19

First Niles Financial, .129.750.00

FNB Corp., .4812.180.21

General Motors, 1.5230.240.31

General Electric, .9231.130.08Huntington Bank, .28 9.380.11

iHeartMedia Inc.,1.29-0.01

JP Morgan Chase, 1.9264.661.01

Key Corp, .3411.670.22

LaFarge, .3417.570.00

Macy’s, 1.51 33.430.67

Parker Hannifin, 2.52 113.780.75

PNC, 2.0483.852.19

Simon Prop. Grp., 6.40222.31-1.30

Stoneridge 17.31-0.53

Talmer Bank, .20 21.180.18

United Comm. Fin., .10 6.710.04

Selected prices from Wednesday’s 4 p.m. close.