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Members of the media were given a firsthand glimpse at electric-vehicle manufacturer Lordstown Motors Corp.’s operations to kick off “Lordstown Motors Week”. Along with a tour inside of the plant, ride-alongs were given to show off the Endurance, an all-electric…

For the next five days Lordstown Motors will open its doors to investors, the media and potential buyers as part of “Lordstown Motors Week.”Plus: Joy Cone is preparing for a $20 million dollar expansion at its plant in Hermitage. Lordstown…

In a counter complaint, the city of Youngstown is seeking at least $2.2 million dollars in damages from the developer of the stalled Chill-Can project.Plus: Mahoning Valley Scrappers Manager Coco Crisp says playing for minor league teams offers young players…

WARREN, Ohio– The site of the National Packard Museum was filled with history before collecting notable Warren relics. The Packard Pool was constructed in 1934 as part of the Public Works Administration during the Great Depression. The pool was built…

Lordstown Motors issues class A common stock to help shore up its new executive team.Plus: General Motors says it plans to increase its investment into EV and autonomous vehicles by 75%. Lordstown Motors Shores Up Executive Team with Stock DistributionGM…

As we prepare to Salute Local Veterans in our July 2021 print edition of The Business Journal, we hear from local veteran Rick Stockburger. Stockburger discusses how he manages his post-traumatic stress disorder after his time serving the U.S. Army…

Executives from Lordstown Motors seem optimistic about the future after the departure of the company’s two top officers.Plus: Salem Twin Cinema will open it’s doors on June 25th, YNDC is the new owner of the Foster Theater in Youngstown and…

The Mid June issue of The Business Journal is out, featuring a comprehensive cover story on all the latest at Lordstown Motors. Crunch Time for Lordstown MotorsEncino Energy Receives Excellence Award from Development AllianceColumbiana Port Authority Part of New District…

CANFIELD, Ohio — This is an excerpt from the Brain Gain Navigators series. This series seeks to connect Navigators (mentors) and their students (mentees) with virtual LIVE + On-Demand employer tour opportunities in the Mahoning Valley. In this excerpt, veterinary…

Lordstown Motors announces the resignation of CEO Steve Burns and releases the results of its special committee investigation.Plus: Washington Prime Group, the owner of the Southern Park Mall in Boardman, files chapter 11 bankruptcy. Burns Out at Lordstown Motors, Company…