Friday, August 26, 2016
Chamber, MAGNET Partnership to offer new opportunities
YOUNGSTOWN
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, or MAGNET, of Cleveland have partnered to offer new growth opportunities to manufacturers in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
The partnership gives small-to-medium-sized companies access to MAGNET’s consulting services that include sales and marketing, process improvements, product innovation, engineering product design and development, workforce and talent development and logistics.
If manufacturers are interested in learning more about MAGNET’s services, contact Anthony Catullo in Mahoning County, at 330-744-2131, ext. 1236, or Anthony@regionalchamber.com; or, Genna Petrolla in Trumbull County at 330-744-2131, ext. 1102, or Genna@regionalchamber.com.
Nominations for 25 Under 35 close
YOUNGSTOWN
Today is the last day The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will accept nominations for its 25 Under 35 Awards.
The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals presents the awards in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Applications for the 25 Under 35 Awards are now available by visiting www.MVYPClub.com.
Partnership with forge, knife maker
GROVE CITY, PA.
Wendell August, a Grove City-based premium metal giftware brand, recently announced its latest partnership with Ohio kitchen knife manufacturer Warther Cutlery on a new line of cutting boards.
The brand collaboration combines more than 200 years of craftsmanship and heritage.
Wendell August makes heirloom-quality personalized metal giftware and jewelry to celebrate life’s special moments. For more information, go to www.wendellaugust.com.
Walmart accepting grant applications
COLUMBUS
The Walmart Foundation will begin accepting grant applications to its State Giving Program on Monday. The Walmart Foundation will award grants between $25,000 and $200,000 to Ohio organizations that address areas of need among under-served populations.
Ohio nonprofit organizations can apply for grants to support programs that are focused on hunger relief and healthy eating, career opportunity, disaster preparedness and community engagement. The deadline to submit grant requests is 11:59 p.m. next Friday.
Eligible applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program’s minimum-funding criteria. Grant submissions are only accepted online at http://corporate.walmart.com/_foundation_/apply-for-grants/state-giving-program.