June issue of Mercer County Business Chronicle appears in May 26 Herald

May 23, 2008 06:44 pm

— Here's what you'll find in the June issue of the Mercer County Business Chronicle, which you'll find free inside the Monday, May 26, issue of The Herald and Wednesday, May 28, issue of Allied News.

-- COVER STORY: Chris Ithen was a Grove City High School senior when he and his 14-year-old girlfriend started silkscreening T-shirts. Today, 28 years later, she’s his wife, and their multimillion-dollar venture, Ithen Global, runs out of a visually stunning Grove City plant and HQ with a client list that includes well-known international brands and celebrities.

-- NEW IN TOWN: An “old-fashioned” smalltown bank from Emlenton enters the Mercer County market with a new branch in Grove City.

-- WHAT’S COOKIN’: Morgan Foods plays Beat the Clock with a frantic, 2-week extreme makeover of its Hermitage KFC restaurant, adding a new look that harkens back to the ’50s.

-- BEHIND THE WHEEL: The 2008 Toyota Highlander grows bigger and more powerful after a restyling that also adds safety features.

--MEDICAL PULSE: UPMC Horizon hire a new VP for administrative services. Sharon Regional wins awards for patient care in metrics such as reduced infections, and its Rehab Center grows into new quarters.

--MONEY GUIDE: Canada is rich in opportunities to lure investors, with hot sectors ranging from oil and minerals to infrastructure construction.

--EXECUTIVE PROFILE: Bob Jazwinski has worked hard to hone his financial expertise and build his busin-ess, and he puts the fruits of that labor to work for his clients at JFS Wealth Advisors.

--IT’S YOUR MARKET: For effective advertising, it’s the message and the frequency that count.

--CHAMBER DATES: Upcoming events hosted or toasted by local chambers of commerce.

--HONOR ROLL: The founders of the Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant chain will be honored with the prestigious Bill Knecht Tourism Award from the Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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