Among today’s business updates: Valley Industrial Trucks and Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports.
WARREN — Kent State University at Trumbull is one of the Kent State regional campuses adding solar panels this fall.
The Trumbull solar array will provide clean energy representing about 65 percent of campus use. It is estimated that the campus will save more than $24,000 the first year and more than $1.3 million over 25 years. Kent State University will save more than $6.3 million over 25 years.
Last fall, Kent State University and Ten Nine Energy agreed to a power purchase agreement over 25 years. In return for purchasing solar power, Kent State campuses pay no out-of-pocket expenses for the panels and installation.
“This is a win-win for the campus and the community,” Kent State at Trumbull spokesperson Bill Burgess said in a news release. “We will save money, help improve air quality and possibly add some educational opportunities.”
Pollinator prairie flowers will be planted throughout the solar array, yielding both natural beauty and a refuge for native honeybees, butterflies and other pollinators, the release states.
The project is expected to be completed by spring 2021.
Similar projects are underway at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Salem, Geauga, Kent and Stark campuses.
Valley Industrial Trucks
receives partner award
YOUNGSTOWN — Valley Industrial Trucks Inc. has been awarded the Most Valuable Partner Award for 2021 for its accomplishments in 2020.
It’s the fifth consecutive year that the company has earned the award from Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association, the industry’s trade association.
As a 2021 MVP, Valley Industrial Trucks has successfully demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship, a news release states.
To qualify for the annual MVP Award, companies are required to provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business, including their customers, employees and suppliers.
They must satisfy criteria in the following areas:
- Industry advocacy;
- Customer service and safety practices;
- Business networking;
- Continuing education;
- Business best practices.
“We work tirelessly to make sure every customer is satisfied and that their equipment is performing properly and safely,” owner Jim Hammond said in a news release. “Receiving this MVP award is a true testament of our dedication, hard work and commitment to be the best, especially during this challenging business environment.”
Gov. Mike DeWine appoints
Hubbard woman to state board
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Amy L. Francis of Hubbard to the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports.
Francis’ term began Nov. 25 and will end May 27, 2023.
According to its Facebook page, the board “develops and enforces standards for nursing home administrators; formulates appropriate examinations; and issues, revokes and suspends licenses. The board investigates complaints; evaluates and approves continuing education courses to meet license renewal requirements; controls an ongoing trainee program for prospective nursing home administrators; and maintains a register of all licensed nursing home administrators and trainees.”
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