Publicity draws more help for Youngstown incubator

Business Journal Daily

Every time a national news organization covers the Youngstown Business Incubator, another media outlet seems to take interest in the area, says Jim Cossler.

Case in point: The 10-page story on YBI in the May edition of Inc. Magazine, which was followed by the visit a week ago by a crew from the British Broadcasting Corp. "They're doing a series on BBC America talking about world-class innovation coming from places that you wouldn't expect it to come from," said Cossler, the incubator's CEO and "chief evangelist," as he styles himself.

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Youngstown explores broadband for business parks

Business Journal Daily

Businessmen operating companies where Youngstown hopes to establish broadband service say their companies stand to benefit greatly -- and high-speed Internet connections are absolutely essential to prosper in today's marketplace.

Mayor Jay Williams wants City Council to authorize the applying to the Appalachian Regional Commission for financial assistance to install broadband telecommunications fibers in the Ohio Works and Riverbend industrial parks. The total cost of the project would be $175,000, with the city required to put up a 50% match for the funding.

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