Mahoning Valley business roundup: New ventures in Youngstown, Girard, Warren

Three Mahoning Valley entrepreneurs are expanding their businesses this summer, from an Italian wine space in Youngstown to a fresh-cut flower studio in Girard and a new seasoning product launched by Warren natives. Each venture reflects years of planning and family roots in the region.

Here are key takeaways:

• YOSTERIA in Youngstown is expanding with a new enoteca space to feature Italian wine culture and ramp up wine production after co-owners Alex Zordich and Frank Tuscano received a license to make their own wine.
• The enoteca’s grand opening is set for Sunday, July 12, from 1-4 p.m. at 252 Valley St., featuring a cash bar, complimentary antipasti and a live performance from Nico Ruggerio.
• Mandi Clark, a former first-grade teacher of 16 years, owns Sonshine Blooms, an all-natural, pesticide-free florist that recently opened inside the newly-opened Golden Age Vintage Market in Girard.
• Clark started her cut flower garden three years ago with her son Evander and just moved her operations from her basement and garage into a studio, delivering arrangements to customers in Trumbull and Mahoning counties, per Mahoning Matters.
• Warren natives Shauna and Troy Castor launched Castors, a premium all-purpose seasoning with natural ingredients paired with an app that curates recipes based on ingredients already in the fridge.
• The Castors spent seven years developing the product, which is based on Troy’s family recipe with Caribbean roots, and a portion of proceeds from the July 2 launch in Warren went to Pride & Joy Today in Trumbull County.

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