BUSINESS UPDATES: Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital donates $25K to nursing program
WARREN — The Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital recently donated $25,000 to Kent State University at Trumbull’s nursing program to establish a new scholarship endowment that will provide support to nursing students from Trumbull and Mahoning counties.
The volunteer organization was established in 2017. It supports health and wellness initiatives in the local community. Proceeds from The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital made the donation possible, a news release states.
“Scholarships are so critical to student success,” Dave Smith, director of philanthropy at the Trumbull campus, said in the release. “The need is greater now than ever as students continue to face unforeseen financial challenges associated with the current pandemic. This generous gift will provide much-needed assistance to future nurses that will work in our local hospitals and health care facilities.”
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can be completed in its entirety at KSU at Trumbull. For more information about the nursing program or for ways to support the campus, click here.
The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, currently closed due to COVID-19, operates with the help of volunteers. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should call Joan Guido at 330-637-0805.
Mercy Health-Youngstown hosting virtual hiring event
YOUNGSTOWN — Mercy Health-Youngstown is hosting a virtual hiring event for new nursing graduates on March 31.
Mercy Health is looking to recruit skilled health care professionals to provide high-quality care throughout the Mahoning Valley, a news release states.
Managers from each Mercy Health–Youngstown hospital will be available to interview new graduate candidates for a full-time RN residency position. Candidates will have a chance to hear from nursing executives on career opportunities and participate in one-on-one interviews.
Fall and spring graduates are encouraged to attend. Each interview will last 25 minutes and will be scheduled during three time slots: 9 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Interested candidates can reserve a spot here. A member of the Mercy Health talent acquisition team will follow up when a reservation is made.
Mercy Health also has open positions for experienced nurses. Click here for more information.
Spano Foundation teams up with Frenchy’s Irish Pub for fundraiser
AUSTINTOWN — The Anthony V. Spano Foundation is teaming up with Frenchy’s Irish Pub & Grill, 6000 Mahoning Ave., for an outdoor St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 17 to raise funds for the foundation.
“The Spano Foundation is proud to partner with this great pub and help a local business during these difficult times and the unknown,” Anthony Spano, executive director of the Anthony V. Spano Foundation, said in a news release. “We invite all to come out and support this local business while having the opportunity to also raise money for this great cause.”
“We invite the community to come out for some great food and fun while participating in this great tradition to be a part of helping our local business, as well as positively affecting the lives of individuals and/or families in need by providing a healthier, sustainable quality of life,” Mike French, Jackie French and John French, owners of Frenchy’s Irish Pub & Grill, said in a statement. “You can dine in or carry out your favorite foods while the event is going on.”
For more information on the Anthony V. Spano Foundation visit its website.
Regional chamber partners with FirstEnergy Advisors
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is partnering with FirstEnergy Advisors for a new energy savings program for its members.
Through its exclusive, online procurement and energy manager called Sherpa by FirstEnergy Advisors, the FirstEnergy Advisors team works with businesses of all sizes to determine if they can save on their electricity costs. The team will solicit and review bids from energy suppliers and marketers, make data-driven energy recommendations and facilitate the contract and enrollment process.
“We are proud to be a preferred partner of the regional chamber and look forward to helping chamber members save money on their commercial and industrial electric bills,” Lorraine Rader, director of sales at FirstEnergy Advisors, said in a news release. “We have the experience, knowledge and technology to give members an easy, transparent way to shop, and we don’t walk away when the sale is completed.”
Businesses that would like more information can call 877-398-5639, email firstenergyyadvisors@firstenergycorp.com or click here.
CeramFab in East Palestine to add 45 new jobs
EAST PALESTINE — CeramFab Inc., 900 E. Taggart St., will add 45 new jobs at its manufacturing facilities.
CeramFab manufactures ceramic fiber materials and refractory brick for the steel, aluminum, foundry, appliance, HVAC and other industries. The company is creating new jobs due to its strategic plan to onshore production of several high-demand products, a news release states.
“Ceramfab/WYG Refractories are steadily moving forward with establishing two major manufacturing operations in East Palestine,” Edwin Wang, president of CeramFab/WYG Refractories, said in the release. “The support of JobsOhio, Team NEO and Columbiana County will assist us in completing the installation of production lines of high-quality refractory insulation materials. It is our strong and determined commitment that we will run our business with the highest integrity in this local community and create new jobs for area residents.”
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This story was originally published March 10, 2021 at 4:45 AM with the headline "BUSINESS UPDATES: Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital donates $25K to nursing program."