BUSINESS UPDATES | Cockeye Creamery raising money for KSU at Trumbull’s Care Closet
WARREN — Cockeye Creamery, 1805 1/2 Parkman Road NW, is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream, Black Squirrel, through Sept. 19 to raise money for Kent State University at Trumbull's Care Closet.
Kent State alumnus Max Hoover, owner of Cockeye Creamery, created the flavor to pay homage to Kent State's unofficial mascot, the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak and cinnamon streusel.
Hoover is donating 15 percent of Black Squirrel proceeds to KSU at Trumbull's Care Closet, which will provide food, personal items and casual and professional clothing to students in need. It was created by the 2020-21 Undergraduate Student Government and is set to open this fall.
"Giving back to the community is important to my family and me," Hoover said in a news release. "Some students are struggling to work, care for their families, take classes and study, so it's nice to do something that may ease their burden."
To make a donation to the Care Closet, click here and choose "Trumbull Care Closet" in the "Which fund would you like to support?" category.
Youngstown CityScape to discuss plans for recently purchased greenhouse
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown CityScape has purchased the greenhouse property at 23-26 S. Belle Vista, formerly Briel's Flowers and Greenhouse.
CityScape is hosting a walk-through tour and discussion of plans at 11 a.m. Aug. 24. Plans include greenhouse upgrades, seasonal items/flower sales, a renovated retail area, workshops, events and educational programs focused on horticultural, floral and gardening themes, a news release states.
"CityScape's acquisition of Youngstown's last urban greenhouse is the next logical step for the organization following our 24-year commitment to beautifying the city," Sharon Letson, CityScape's executive director, said in a news release. "We have project plans and partners ready to move forward at the site. Our first task will be to give the building some TLC, undertake renovations and upgrade critical systems."
Huntington Bank, United Way help provide back-to-school supplies
YOUNGSTOWN — Huntington Bank is giving away backpacks throughout Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Mercer Counties to help children get ready for the 2021-22 school year.
The giveaway is part of Huntington's annual backpack and Stuff the Bus program in partnership with the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. The Stuff the Bus event will take place at Huntington Bank, 23 Federal Plaza West, at 9 a.m. today.
"We are honored to participate in Stuff the Bus for the 11th consecutive year," William C. Shivers, Huntington Bank regional president of the Canton and Mahoning Valley regions, said in a news release. "At Huntington, we're for people — all people — for who they are, and who they could become. Even helping someone in a small way can have a huge impact."
Kelly Warren & Associates opening second location
HOWLAND — Kelly Warren & Associates is celebrating its third anniversary and largest sales year with the opening of a second location at 1055 Niles-Cortland Road.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday.
"We are so grateful to our clients, along with our dedicated families and friends, for their continued support to make us a real estate success," Warren said in a news release.
For more information, call 330-717-2689 or visit the agency's website.
BWR artistic director to speak at Rotary Club of Youngstown meeting
YOUNGSTOWN — Cate Greyjoy, artistic director for Ballet Western Reserve, will share what is planned for the ballet company's 60th season during the Rotary Club of Youngstown's meeting at noon today at Wick Park.
This year, BWR will present a large-scale, professional quality, classical production of "The Nutcracker" on the Powers Auditorium stage during the first weekend of December. The show will include a live orchestra featuring Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music faculty and other professional musicians, and will be the only full-scale production of the holiday classic in the region this year.
Trained in classical technique since age 8, Greyjoy received her ballet education at Capitol Ballet Center in California and the Boston Ballet School. Upon graduation, she joined the Capitol Ballet Company as a principal guest artist. She earned her Master's in Fine Arts degree in dance from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and her bachelor's degree in classical civilizations and dance performance studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Greyjoy joined Second Avenue Dance Company in Manhattan, where she danced under the direction of Giada Ferrone and continued to create work as a dancer and choreographer in New York City.
Before coming to BWR, Greyjoy taught at numerous dance schools across the country, most recently Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy, Portland Ballet and Portland Dance Center.
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This story was originally published August 18, 2021 at 4:25 AM with the headline "BUSINESS UPDATES | Cockeye Creamery raising money for KSU at Trumbull’s Care Closet."