BUSINESS UPDATES | Grata brothers join Greenwood’s Hubbard Chevrolet team

HUBBARD — Brothers Michael and Ryan Grata have joined the sales team at Greenwood's Hubbard Chevrolet, 2635 N. Main St.

Michael joins Greenwood as the new used-car manager, and Ryan is a sales and leasing specialist.

"Whenever you add individuals to an automotive sales team, it is important that [whoever] it is has a proven track record of sales experience, commitment to the community they work in and, most importantly, a positive reputation for being a good person," Denny Denoi, general manager of Greenwood's Hubbard Chevrolet, said in a news release.

"Adding both Michael and Ryan Grata to our family here at Hubbard Chevrolet brings all of those attributes, along with a family heritage of success in the automotive industry that is undeniable. We couldn't be happier to be associated with the success and reputation of the Grata family by welcoming Michael and Ryan to our team," Denoi said.

Michael previously was the general manager at Mel Grata Chevrolet and Toyota of Hermitage, Pa. He has 33 years of experience in various roles, including the body shop, sales, general sales manager and general manager.

Ryan previously was in sales and finance at Mel Grata Chevrolet and Toyota. He brings 13 years of experience to Greenwood's Hubbard Chevrolet.

For more information, call 330-534-1961 or click here.

Goodyear, Legal Aid to help

those with criminal records

Community Legal Aid and Goodyear are teaming up to offer a free online clinic for those looking to get a fresh start by sealing their criminal record.

The clinic will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today via Zoom.

"In order to attract businesses to our community, we have to have a workforce," Steven McGarrity, executive director of Community Legal Aid of central northeast Ohio, said in a news release. "When people have a criminal background, even if all their transgressions are in the past, and even if they are capable of performing the jobs, their hands are often tied with what kind of work they can do. It ends up stagnating growth for the community as a whole."

The issue has been further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, McGarrity said. The business shutdowns and layoffs earlier this year increased the number of people out of work.

For more information or to register, call 800-998-9454 or click here.

Westside Tire & Service to have

ribbon-cutting after remodeling

AUSTINTOWN — Westside Tire & Service is having a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at its Austintown location, 4881 Mahoning Ave., to celebrate remodeling at the facility.

The company remodeled the facility's waiting rooms, added offices and renovated the service check-in area.

Online course on cybersecurity

for small businesses offered

YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Small Business Development Center and Export Assistance Network at Youngstown State University is offering a six-week crash course on cybersecurity for small businesses.

The free online course is from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from Oct. 1 through Nov. 5.

The course, taught by Adam Austin, cybersecurity lead at Totem Technologies, will equip offices and staff to access, train, develop and implement a cyber defense strategy.

To register, click here.

Farmers National Bank promotes

Andy Estock to market president

CANFIELD — Farmers National Bank has promoted Andy Estock to market president, where he will lead Farmers' East Region commercial lending team.

Estock has more than 30 years of lending and commercial banking experience. He has been with Farmers since 2012, holding the position of vice president and commercial relationship manager.

"Andy has earned a well-respected reputation from customers and business advisors for his professionalism in delivering the highest level of quality customer service," Timothy Shaffer, senior vice president and chief lending officer, said in a news release.

"Since establishing our commercial lending presence in the Salem/Northern Columbiana County market, Andy has consistently been a top producer and has brought many high-value relationships to Farmers. He will continue those efforts as he represents the bank in all our eastern counties," Shaffer said.

Public employees organization

recruiting new members

Public Employee Retirees Chapter 18, which encompasses Mahoning County, is recruiting new members, both retired and current public employees.

For information, contact President Walter Duzzny at colduzz@zoominternet.net, or go to the organization's website.

Gas prices climb 10 cents

higher in Northeast Ohio

YOUNGSTOWN — The average price for gasoline across Northeast Ohio is 10 cents higher this week at $2.16 per gallon, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report.

The average price for unleaded self-service gasoline in the Youngstown area is $2.15 per gallon.

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This story was originally published September 30, 2020 at 4:11 AM with the headline "BUSINESS UPDATES | Grata brothers join Greenwood’s Hubbard Chevrolet team."