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Celebrating 55 years

WARREN

Everett Industries Inc., 3601 Larchmont Ave., is celebrating 55 years in business manufacturing abrasive cutoff saws. The company was founded in 1962 by Chuck Everett.

Everett Industries employs 28 people, and daily operations are run by President Bill Everett.

Everett Industries abrasive cutoff machines are sold worldwide to any industry that needs to cut metal. Its 37,000-square-foot manufacturing facility houses a modern machine shop.

‘Morning Buzz’ set

AKRON

The Greater Akron Chamber will present “Morning Buzz” on June 9.

“Morning Buzz” is a monthly speaker breakfast series, which aims to connect small- and medium-sized businesses by facilitating the exchange of ideas and strategies for business growth and success.

On June 9, Evan Delahanty, founder and CEO of Peaceful Fruits, a snack company that makes fair trade, natural fruit snacks that are healthful and helping to save the Amazon Rainforest, will speak to guests.

The “Morning Buzz” will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron, 1307 E. Market St. Business connections, registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., and the program will take place from from 8 to 9 a.m.

The cost is $25 for members, and $50 for nonmembers and includes a breakfast buffet. To make a reservation, call the Greater Akron Chamber at 330-376-5550 or register online at www.greaterakronchamber.org.

Gaming revenue up

HARRISBURG, PA.

Pennsylvania’s April 2017 table games revenue of $79,546,606 was an increase of 10.2 percent over April of last year when revenue was $72,206,809, according to figures released on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s website, www.gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov.

Total tax revenue from table games play during April was $12,859,930 with an average of 1,235 tables in operation statewide on a daily basis.

ATHENA Wise Girls

HERMITAGE, PA.

In service of the Lawrence Mercer ATHENA’s mission to develop emerging women leaders, ATHENA Wise Girls focuses on the day-to-day issues that girls age 12 to 18 face in the region.

Lawrence Mercer ATHENA Wise Girls 2017 will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15 at Penn State Shenango, 147 Shenango Ave.

The free event will have 11 speakers. The goal of the event is to address any questions the girls might have on an array of topics they may find difficult.

The 11 speakers represent leaders of all ages, races, ethnicities, income levels and life experiences. The speakers have one thing in common: They are passionate about lifting up young women in the area.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/athena-wise-girls-2017-registration-33524034289.

For questions, email: LawMerATHENA@gmail.com

Vindicator staff reports