The WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY in collaboration with the YOUNGSTOWN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN will present "Financing the Growth of Your Business" 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Williamson College of Business Administration Conference Center in Williamson Hall. The dinner program features a panel of experts that discuss the available sources of funding and strategies for supporting the growth of business.
Reservations are required. The program fee and buffet dinner is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. To register, call the Office of the Dean at 330-941-3064.
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN OHIO AND WESTERN Pennsylvania member Carbis Walker LLP will host its second annual Construction Symposium from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods providing information you need to run a better construction business. Cost is $50 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Linda Mazzocca at (724) 658-1565 or lmazzocca@carbis.com.
Business owner JOSEPH MILLER hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting 10:30 a.m. Friday for GORANT CHOCOLATIER, 4259 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield. The store was opened to serve area customers and to introduce the company's line of products to those who have never tried "the best chocolate in town." The Canfield location carries a full line of candy, cards and gifts.
NONA'S FAMILY CLOSET, formerly of Girard, has moved to Pinetree Square Plaza, 36 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles. After doubling in size last year, owner NONA SOROKACH needed more space to handle the volume of goods from consignors and sales. Nona's is a consignment shop with clothing and accessories for the entire family. Special areas are devoted to plus and petite sizes, medical scrubs, swimwear and unique church hats.