THE (ASHTABULA) STAR BEACON
Ashtabula chemical plant to hire 40 people
Cristal Global Co.-Millennium Inorganic Chemicals avoided layoffs during the recent recession and is looking at 'growth opportunities,' said Scott Strayer, site director at the plant's Ashtabula Township complex.
8:30 am February 3, 2012
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THE (YOUNGSTOWN) VINDICATOR
Mahoning Valley's growth in jobs outpaces state's
Youngstown's 2.5% increase in jobs last year -- behind only the metropolitan areas of Sandusky, Steubenville and Lima -- marked the first time since 1999 that the area had any annual job growth. Ohio overall grew at a 1.4% clip.
8:26 am February 3, 2012
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THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS
Dayton to make airport information available to mobile phone users
By the end of February, Dayton International Airport travelers should have access on their mobile phones to information about flight schedules and delays, weather conditions, hotels and airport vendors.
8:21 am February 3, 2012
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THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Liberal policy group calls for windfall tax on fracking
As fracking for natural gas and oil sweeps Ohio, the state should benefit from a windfall-profit tax and landowners should be protected by a bill of rights, the policy group Innovation Ohio said.
8:18 am February 3, 2012
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THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Thirty-One Gifts lays off 182 workers in central Ohio
The direct-sales company cited slower growth and new labor efficiencies as reasons for the job cuts.
8:15 am February 3, 2012
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CRAIN'S CLEVELAND BUSINESS
Forest City Enterprises Inc. plans to sell off large portions of its land business
The company said it expects to take a pre-tax impairment charge of as much as $160 million in the quarter that just ended Jan. 31 in disposing of its land portfolio, which largely buys and subdivides vast parcels, develops land and sells off home sites to builders.
8:11 am February 3, 2012
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THE BUSINESS COURIER OF CINCINNATI
Procter & Gamble to shed 1,600 jobs, save $240 million
It’s the first time P&G has attached employment and cost-savings numbers to a restructuring initiative announced last fall, when it told analysts it will take pretax charge of up to $1 billion for a downsizing program that would include attrition and voluntary separation packages.
7:57 am February 3, 2012
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THE (TOLEDO) BLADE
Lima industrial park is finalist for $300 million plant
The Allen County Economic Development Group said a company that it would not name has narrowed its site list to Lima and a site in Indiana. The group declined to put a number of jobs with the project.
7:55 am February 3, 2012
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Howard Hanna leaders detail record home sales, optimism for market
Overall, the company recorded 34,292 closed property transactions in 2011 for a volume of nearly $5.8 billion.
7:54 am February 3, 2012
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Studies say downtown Akron revitalization plan supported by demand
Among the findings, UPA’s 'Core City Vision Plan' by 2030 could have an annual economic impact of $1.8 billion, generate $90 million in tax revenue and sustain 14,392 jobs.
7:51 am February 3, 2012
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
University of Akron plans 10 a.m. announcement involving Jim Tressel
The University of Akron has called a 10 a.m. Thursday press conference at which it is expected to discuss its ongoing talks with former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel. The university confirmed it has held discussions with him regarding a nonathletic role.
8:19 am February 2, 2012
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THE (YOUNGSTOWN) BUSINESS JOURNAL
Belmont County site vies for ethane processing plant
Royal Dutch Shell is expected to announce soon whether Ohio, Pennsylvania or West Virginia will be home to the company's proposed cracker plant, an operation that breaks apart ethane molecules and converts the gas into ethylene, a base ingredient found in products such as plastics.
8:36 am February 2, 2012
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THE (YOUNGSTOWN) BUSINESS JOURNAL
Youngstown real estate development company to build hotel, banquet hall
The Cafaro Co. announced it is in discussions to build a four-story hotel and banquet/conference center that would be attached to the Eastwood Mall. The additions to the complex would be located in space now utilized as a service court.
8:33 am February 2, 2012
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THE (CINCINNATI) ENQUIRER
JobsOhio board announces $500 million project at inaugural 2012 meeting
Gov. John emerged from a meeting room at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to say a Denver-based energy company would invest about $500 million in heavy equipment to process natural gas drilled from eastern Ohio.
8:24 am February 2, 2012
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THE (CINCINNATI) ENQUIRER
Procter & Gamble offers 1,600 early retirements
The jobs will be in nonmanufacturing areas, including marketing and market research. The company would not say how many jobs would be affected in Cincinnati, where P&G employs 12,000.
8:21 am February 2, 2012
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THE (CANTON) REPOSITORY
Federal agents search Middleton Capital Holdings
A Jackson Township company that markets and sells everything from portable heaters to collectible currency was closed for the day Wednesday by federal law enforcement agents. An IRS spokesman declined to say why the business was targeted.
8:17 am February 2, 2012
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THE AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Studies put numbers behind plan to redevelop 50-block neighborhood around University of Akron
Two studies commissioned by the University Park Alliance group say University Park Alliance plan is supported by demand and could be transformational.
8:16 am February 2, 2012
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THE (LAKE COUNTY) NEWS-HERALD
Alpine Valley trying to cope with unseasonably warm winter
Alpine Valley Manager George Schaffer said the Munson Township skiing area could manufacture enough powder to cover the facility’s 78 acres, but in order to do so temperatures must be 28 degrees or lower. And that hasn’t happened very frequently.
8:12 am February 2, 2012
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THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS
Honda to invest $98 million in Dayton-area plant, create 150 jobs
Honda will invest $98 million in its engine plant in Anna, Ohio, and create 150 new jobs in the state as part of a plan to become the 'fuel efficiency leader in every segment' of the North American auto industry, company leaders said Wednesday.
8:10 am February 2, 2012
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THE DAYTON DAILY NEWS
Wright State University, Premier Health Partners launch clinical research alliance
The $8 million alliance announced Wednesday will bolster the Dayton region's clinical research capabilities, part of a broader effort to recruit top-notch physicians and retain patients who currently go elsewhere for care.
8:07 am February 2, 2012
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