Monday, July 02, 2018
#CCMV IN THE NEWS: JULY 2, 2018
1.) Youngstown, Warren mayors partner up to ensure economic growth in the area
"'We believe that even though that it's not located in Mahoning or Trumbull County, I think it's in Portage County that actually has it. At the end of the day, it will be that economic drive and that catalyst for many of the communities right in that area,' Brown said."
Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown, and Warren Mayor Doug Franklin discussed the implications for the economic changes coming to the region at the 2018 State of the Valley. Even though issues, like a shrinking population, workforce training gaps and food desserts are still top issues, several projects and an plans are helping turn these issues around.
The mayors mentioned Camp Ravenna as a projects expected to bring thousands of jobs to the area.
2.) First ‘State of the Valley’ Tackles Big Issues
"'Developments in both downtown Youngstown and Warren have helped lure young people back to the central business district over the last 10 years or so, Marchionda said. Moreover, it’s this quality of life and potential for new opportunity that have convinced other young people to return and play an active role in redeveloping their communities.'
'It’s completely invigorating to hear that they’ve come back,' he said."
Economic Development Liaison for the City of Youngstown Dominic C. Marchionda Jr., was one of the panelists at the 2018 State of the Valley, and he highlighted some of the facts and figures of the region's economic advancements. Along with making sure there are jobs and economic opportunity, Marshionda noted that the current plans in place to promote vitality are working. The cities of Warren and Youngstown are also promoting youth programs to make sure the changes are ongoing and lasting.
3.) Improvements abound in Mahoning Valley
"The panelists then denounced the recent mass incarceration and deportation of many undocumented immigrants. Brown cited longtime Youngstown businessman Amer “Al” Adi Othman, who was deported earlier this year to his native Jordan, saying Adi 'took a great risk' to be among those who helped revitalize the city."
In stressing the importance of economic strength, panelists at the 2018 State of the Valley discussed the role of immigrants in the Mahoning Valley. Marchionda said immigrants have been and continue to be a driving force behind contributing positively to the region. Without immigrants contributing, the revitilization of their local economy would be much more difficult to attain.
