BUSINESS ROUNDUP | Modern Methods’ Ghost Light Porter takes center stage

Modern Methods Brewing Co. is introducing a new beer that will help support Kent State Trumbull Theatre.

Ghost Light Porter is “a classic American porter brewed with six different specialty malts for a complex flavor profile evoking chocolate, hints of nuts, and finishing with dark fruit,” a news release states. A portion of each beer sold will support the theater.

Ghost Light Porter, available on draft, in cans and through wholesale accounts, will debut at this month’s Sips and Scripts event from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Modern Methods Brewing, 125 David Grohl Alley, Warren. The event will feature the reading of Edward J. Walsh’s “Hey! Where’s Charlie?” A 50/50 raffle will benefit the theater.

Sips and Scripts events take place on the first Wednesday of each month.

Other business updates

• Canfield company recognized: 898 Marketing, 5721 Shields Road, Canfield, is listed as one of Adweek magazine’s “Fastest Growing Agencies.” The marketing agency’s three-year growth rate of 191 percent earned a rank of first in Ohio, 23rd in the United States and 29th internationally. “Every day, and on every project, we strive to do our best work. And the truest measure of our success is when our clients recognize a return on their investment and then engage with us in another project,” Jeff Ryznar, president of 898 Marketing, said in a news release. “When we do that enough times it can land us on respected lists like this one with Adweek. And while we pridefully acknowledge the honor, it’s not what drives us. It’s our clients, our colleagues in the office and our families at home.”
• Grant awarded: Coleman Health Services was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. The funding will be used to provide mental health services to clients “who are uninsured or underinsured” at its location at 611 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, a news release states. “The Thomases Family continues to support the most marginalized residents in our community, and we are extremely grateful for their generosity,” said Sheila Donnadio, Coleman Health’s chief officer for Trumbull and Mahoning counties.
• Weight management: ONE Health Ohio is launching ONE Health FIT, a weight management program, at two of its locations: Youngstown Community Health Center, 726 Wick Ave., Youngstown, and Lloyd McCoy Community Health Center, 1977 Niles Road SE, Warren. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to managing adult patients with obesity and/or Type 2 diabetes, a news release states. More information is available here or by calling 877-722-3303.
• Joining Wean Foundation: Fallon Peterson, who served as health and social services program officer for The Nord Family Foundation in Lorain County, is joining The Raymond John Wean Foundation as senior director of programs and operations. “This is an exciting time for the Wean Foundation,” Jennifer Roller, president of the Wean Foundation, said in a news release. “Fallon serving in this role is the catalyst for the creation of a space where we can build out talents, passions and gifts, our own as well as residents, and grow expertise in areas that are aligned with the foundation’s vision and values.”
• Holiday cheer: It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas in the Mahoning Valley. Cumulus Media on Wednesday launched Christmas 104 (WWIZ-FM), which plays all Christmas music. “The best-loved songs of the Christmas season set the perfect soundtrack for the upcoming holidays,” Bill Kelly, vice president/market manager for Cumulus Youngstown, said in a news release. “We’re excited to officially kick off the holiday season for our area’s many Christmas music lovers who need a little Christmas now.” Christmas 104 can be streamed here.

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