Must Reads 12/16/09

Must Reads 12/16/09

The Wedding? I’m Here for the Cookies Youngstown cookie tables (article) are legend, and the New York...
Saturday property clean-up (address updated)

Saturday property clean-up (address updated)

Below are pictures from last Saturday’s clean-up and an invitation to this Saturday’s. I’d...
Steeltown USA up to 7000 copies with new printing

Steeltown USA up to 7000 copies with new printing

Youngstown State University has the privilege of housing the first academic program in the country to...
Two ways to give this season

Two ways to give this season

I get notes from time to time of things readers want me to talk about. Over the past few weeks, the recurring...

A remarkable time to be in Youngstown

Youngstown — March 5, 2010 at 10:57 am
We’ve taken it on the chin and had a generous share of speed bumps for many years. That only makes the times we’re living in more remarkable. Professionally, I’ve had a surge of projects in 2010 that has kept me from blogging actively. I’ve added about a dozen clients in about as many weeks, and I’m trying to spend spare time with family and friends. Personally, I’m just so...

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Events

GoodGuides Open House Today

GoodGuides Open House Today
Goodwill Industries has created an interesting program for youth mentoring. In February of 2009, some in the community gathered...
Feb 18, 2010 11:44

Technology

100 Jobs in 100 Days

100 Jobs in 100 Days
I got this a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve had my head buried in work and not much blogging. On the upside, that means...
Jan 20, 2010 21:00

Youngstown

A remarkable time to be in Youngstown

A remarkable time to be in Youngstown
We’ve taken it on the chin and had a generous share of speed bumps for many years. That only makes the times we’re...
Mar 5, 2010 10:57

Events, Music

Controllar with Digimob Friday at Cedars

Controllar with Digimob Friday at Cedars
I got an e-mail from Thomas Myrmel. He’s from Amsterdam but will be at Cedars Friday night performing with Anat Spiegel...
Jan 22, 2010 5:08

Recently...

Financial Reform Showdown in Chicago: Wanna Go?

MVOC is sponsoring a bus to Chicago to join thousands of grassroots organizations to call for financial reform, to value people over profits. They have approximately 10 seats left on the bus… and it is free to go (meals, hotel for one night, and transportation are all included).  All you need...
October 20th, 2009 | Events | Read More

The Great Depression Diary of Youngstown

My friend and neighbor, John Russo, likes to say that Youngstown’s story is America’s story. As we look around at the shifting economic situation and how it’s altered the fortunes and livelihoods of so many it’s impossible to disagree. Earlier this month when Mayor Williams, David...
October 19th, 2009 | Events, Youngstown | Read More

40 Under 40 Tributes to support CFMV

If a friend, family member, colleague, employer or employee you know is a 40 Under 40 nominee, you can honor them and support the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley at the same time. The entire $50.00 will go toward the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, and you’ll get a shout...
October 8th, 2009 | Events | Read More

Youngstown Vodka Infusion Challenge at Polish Happy Hour

Bison Grass Vodka’s brand manager, Andrew Bak, is an invited guest for Polish Happy Hour, Thursday, October 8th at 5:30pm in the Lemon Grove Cafe (122 West Federal Street – 330-301-0282). He’s bringing with him special formulas from the Bison Grass chemists and a challenge: whip up...
October 6th, 2009 | Events | Read More

Shouting Youngstown real estate

Shout Youngstown has a cool post from last night showcasing excitement over home ownership in Youngstown. A trend has been popping up online – people writing about their decision to purchase a home in the city of youngstown. The most recent example comes from today’s edition of RustWire,featuring...
October 6th, 2009 | Youngstown | Read More

Power of the Arts Series

If you’ve been interested in what went on at the Rust Belt to Artist Belt conference, I encourage you to attend the upcoming Power of the Arts series here in the Valley. The first session is Wednesday afternoon at 4:30pm at McMenamy’s and is focused on “Valley Arts and Culture: What...
September 26th, 2009 | Events | Read More