THE (YOUNGSTOWN) VINDICATOR
State recognizes Youngstown area's advanced material, software industries
Gov. Ted Strickland joined local community leaders and elected officials to designate downtown Youngstown as the sixth Ohio Hub of Innovation and Opportunity.
8:28 am September 2, 2010
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THE DAYTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
After plummet, Dayton industrial sales rebound
There's good news and bad news when it comes to the buying and selling of Dayton-area warehouse, distribution and manufacturing space. Sales activity is rising and already this year has surpassed 2009 levels. But sales volume still is down 57% from its peak in 2005.
8:18 am September 2, 2010
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THE (YOUNGSTOWN) BUSINESS JOURNAL
Auto sales hit the brakes in August
Youngstown-area auto dealers say a year-over-year comparison for new automobile sales in August isn't a reliable barometer of the industry, noting that 2009's 'cash for clunkers' government program was so popular that it skewed the numbers.
8:22 am September 2, 2010
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THE (TOLEDO) BLADE
Health Care REIT is making its move
After nearly a year of multimillion-dollar renovations incorporating green energy and employee-wellness features, Health Care REIT Inc. this weekend is moving its headquarters into the stately longtime former home of Dana Holding Corp.
8:08 am September 2, 2010
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THE (LAKE COUNTY) NEWS-HERALD
New CEO of Cardinal Community Credit Union beaming, ready to go
Cardinal's board, on which Christine Blake served from 2003 to 2006, appointed her president earlier this month. She replaced former executive Jim Hartman, who left the credit union about a year ago.
8:33 am September 2, 2010
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COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST
Hurdzan/Fry's U.S. Open win a capstone to storied history
The Columbus company in June learned that Erin Hills in Wisconsin, one of the dozens of courses it has designed over years, will be the site of the 2017 U.S. Open. It will be the first time a Hurdzan/Fry layout plays host to one of professional golf's major championships.
8:31 am September 2, 2010
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THE (YOUNGSTOWN) VINDICATOR
GM's campaign focuses on Cruze ratings, features, value
As the Lordstown General Motors complex starts to ramp up production on the new Chevrolet Cruze, the company is preparing to launch a campaign to convince buyers that Chevy's highly anticipated compact car is a step above the competition.
8:26 am September 2, 2010
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THE (LORAIN) MORNING JOURNAL
Elyria man gets five years probation for mortgage fraud scheme
Steven Taylor was sentenced for two counts of wire fraud in 2005 involving homes in Lorain and Elyria, according to the U.S District Court in Cleveland. Taylor also was ordered to pay $144,212.42 in restitution. He could have received up to 16 months in prison.
8:12 am September 2, 2010
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THE (CINCINNATI) ENQUIRER
Comair's brand diminished over time
Wednesday's announcement that Comair is losing half its planes over the next two years is the latest step in the unraveling of a brand that used to rule the airways at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
7:58 am September 2, 2010
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Copley group leery of Walmart
About 20 residents calling themselves Citizens for a Better Montrose attended the Copley Township trustees meeting Wednesday evening to talk about their concerns over a proposed Walmart in their neighborhood. Safety and traffic congestion are their main concerns.
7:54 am September 2, 2010
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Metro Burger to hit Florida
West Akron hamburger joint Metro Burger is beefing up, signing a deal for 22 franchises in Florida. Two central Florida entrepreneurs, Tony Rende and Marlene Mejia, plan to open the Metro burger outlets over the next few years.
7:52 am September 2, 2010
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THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
State promises faster passenger rail
The state maintained that Ohio eventually could reach a 110-mph goal on existing tracks, as long as it reaches agreements with freight companies that use the lines.
8:02 am September 1, 2010
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THE (TOLEDO) BLADE
Toledo-area Chrysler dealers divided on Fiat
Fiat, which now partly owns Chrysler Group, intends to sell Fiat vehicles in the United States by late this year and expects to identify 165 Chrysler dealers to sell them. Toledo is one of the targeted cities, but only one of three Toledo-area dealers seems likely to pursue a Fiat dealership.
8:04 am September 1, 2010
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THE (YOUNGSTOWN) BUSINESS JOURNAL
Fraud indictments reveal scheme that devastated neighborhoods, government contends
Youngstown attorney William C. Helbley and six others were indicted as part of a mortgage scheme that the government says defrauded lenders of more than $7.5 million in loans. The defendants are charged with 48 counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
8:20 am September 1, 2010
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Casino commission jobs attracting lots of interest
Gov. Ted Strickland will have plenty of options when selecting a seven-member commission to oversee Ohio's fledgling casino industry. Nearly 60 people already have submitted applications or résumés for the $60,000-a-year positions.
7:51 am September 1, 2010
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THE (LORAIN) MORNING JOURNAL
Lorain County Community College enters high-tech niche thanks to $5.5 million grant
The college received the money -- the largest of six grants totaling $17 million given to Ohio universities and organizations by the Wright Center for Sensor Systems Engineering. Most of the grant money will be used to pay for specialized equipment to use in testing products.
8:09 am September 1, 2010
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THE (LORAIN) MORNING JOURNAL
Group objects to governor's attack ad on Invacare
A group of Northeast Ohio business leaders and elected officials want Gov. Ted Strickland to stop airing a political ad they say unfairly criticizes Elyria-based Invacare Corp. for outsourcing jobs.
8:12 am September 1, 2010
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THE (LAKE COUNTY) NEWS-HERALD
Northeast Ohio tourists staying closer to home
Whether it's the Great Geauga County Fair opening this week, the annual Area Geneva Grape Jamboree later this month or the Lake County Captains playing at Classic Park in Eastlake, state and local tourism leaders are optimistic this year about Northeast Ohio as well as the entire state.
8:10 am September 1, 2010
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COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST
State auditor calls for leaner Ohio Lottery Commission
The audit suggested the lottery could take steps to increase its profitability, including a restructuring that would make the commission a quasi-private agency exempt from some Ohio laws and able to adapt more quickly to the market.
8:05 am September 1, 2010
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THE (CINCINNATI) ENQUIRER
Ohio's stimulus funds above average
Federal spending last year was up 16% across the country, thanks to funds from the economic stimulus bill, according to a new census report. Ohio got 19% more than in 2008. Still, federal spending in the state of $9,354 per person was below the national average of $10,548.
7:59 am September 1, 2010
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