BUSINESS UPDATES | Shane Smith joins Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District recently added Shane Smith as district technical educator.
Smith will provide resources and technical assistance on stormwater and conservation education initiatives, including programs to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff from municipal operations, and encourage public involvement and volunteerism to improve water quality.
”Mahoning SWCD is extremely pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Smith,” Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator at Mahoning SWCD, said in a news release. “Dr. Smith not only has an illustrious education career, but he also brings a diverse background with a unique set of skills that complement the work we do here at the district.”
Smith previously served as senior lecturer of STEM education and director of a graduate STEM teacher education program at Kean University in New Jersey. He was also a geology professor and instructor at universities in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
He earned a Master of Science degree in geology from New Mexico State University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in geology from Washington State University.
Rescue Mission to have ribbon-cutting, open house
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley is inviting the public to preview its new building at 1300 Martin Luther King Boulevard.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Friday for the $8 million, 50,000-square-foot building. There will be a community open house from 2:30 to 6 p.m. To RSVP for the event, click here.
Tours are available for those who cannot attend the event Friday. Tours are scheduled for 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday. Each tour will have 30 spots. To RSVP, click here.
A video invite from John Muckridge, CEO of the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, can be viewed here.
Amerifirst Poland, partners giving away 250 turkeys
POLAND — Amerifirst Poland, in cooperation with State Farm insurance agent Carrie Ratliff and NextHome Team Marzo, will donate 250 turkeys to the community and those in need in the Mahoning Valley.
“Our office is committed to helping provide Valley families with basic needs like housing and food,” Bob Gratz, Amerifirst Poland loan consultant, said in a news release. “Especially during the holidays, it’s important for families to be able to share a nice meal and create positive memories. We’d like to thank the other sponsors of this turkey giveaway for helping us give back to our community.”
Those wanting turkeys should go to the Western Reserve Sparkle Market, 1135 W. Western Reserve Road, from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. There will also be an opportunity to win canned goods and gift cards.
Amerifirst Poland and partners will also donate turkeys to veterans in need at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, the Canfield Township Fire Department and families in need at Boardman Local Schools.
For more information about the turkey giveaway, call Amerifirst Poland at 330-574-7500.
YSU Annual Tax Update set for Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — Registration is open for the YSU Annual Tax Update, sponsored by the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University.
This year’s update will take place both on campus and online from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.
The event is approved by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for eight hours of CPE education for Ohio and Pennsylvania. The registration fee is $225. To register, click here.
The one-day course covers the latest developments in taxation with an emphasis on real world applications. The seminar is designed for practicing accountants, enrolled agents and tax preparers who want to stay current and knowledgeable on tax regulations and laws.
Topics will include tax law changes, evaluation of court decisions, IRS notices, revenue rulings and revenue procedures and their impact on tax planning and compliance; and the review of IRS audit issues and pending legislation.
Akron Children's seeks applicants for summer research scholars program
AKRON — Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking college students for the 2022 Summer Pediatric Research Scholars program.
Hosted by the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, the 10-week program is for college sophomores and juniors considering careers in a wide range of health care professions, including physicians, advance practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, nurses, medical scientists and researchers.
Students begin the program in early June and commit to working at least 24 hours per week at the hospital on their research study. Each student is paired with an experienced clinical investigator who mentors the student while conducting a specific clinical research project. Projects may focus on ways to improve the health care experience for patients, enhance patient safety or quality of care or evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical intervention, a news release states.
In addition to their research requirements, students have opportunities to shadow clinical teams in various hospital departments, ranging from the neonatal intensive care unit to sports medicine. Each Wednesday, students convene as a class to learn about study design, research methods, biostatistics and pediatric health care career opportunities. Students also attend a simulation workshop at the hospital’s Simulation Center. At the conclusion of the program, research scholars present their project findings to peers, mentors, hospital staff and family members.
A stipend for the program is given as a paid scholarship to each student’s college or university. Participants are responsible for their own housing and accommodations.
The application, which must include two reference letters, essays and a resume, will be accepted through Friday. To apply, click here.
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This story was originally published November 9, 2021 at 5:11 AM with the headline "BUSINESS UPDATES | Shane Smith joins Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District."