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Day of Caring

YOUNGSTOWN

The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s 19th Annual Day of Caring sponsored by Huntington Bank and Hometown Pharmacy will take place Sept. 2.

The 2016 campaign kicks off with a breakfast at the Covelli Centre on East Front Street. After breakfast, volunteers will head out to volunteer projects across the Mahoning Valley.

Local nonprofit agencies will submit projects, and the United Way will be teaming up again with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., the city of Youngstown, Green Youngstown and the American Red Cross for a “fight blight” project on Youngstown’s South Side.

For information email rsebest@ymvunitedway.org or call 330-746-8494.

Live webinar set

YOUNGSTOWN

America Makes, the first additive manufacturing hub in the U.S., will host a live webinar from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for those individuals or companies new to America Makes.

The webinar will include an overview of the America Makes program, discussion on the value of America Makes membership and description of the levels of membership. At the end of the webinar, there will be a 45-minute segment dedicated to Q&A.

This webinar is open to any company or individual interested in learning more about America Makes or membership. This is also a good opportunity for current members with employees who want to learn more about America Makes and how to get engaged with the membership.

For information go to www.americamakes.us/.

MAGNET gathering

AKRON

Join the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET), the Cleveland Engineering Society and Crain’s Cleveland Business for the largest gathering of manufacturers in Northeast Ohio from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19. The event will feature seasoned keynote speakers, networking with industry leaders and learning best practices from engaging breakout sessions.

The event will take place at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St. Akron.

For information and to register go to: www.manufacturingsuccess.org/events/mpower/.

Christmas in July

GROVE CITY, PA.

Wendell August, premium giftware and collectible ornament manufacturer, will release its 2016 holiday collection with a Christmas in July event – July 16-31.

All new products will be available in stores and online beginning July 16, along with limited-time savings on a selection of Wendell August Christmas favorites.

For a complete list of event dates and times, visit wendellaugust.com/flagship.

Staff/wire reports