The Youngstown Technology Initiative
Developing web-based endeavors that empowers the Youngstown, Ohio area to become technologically savvy in business, education, socially and politically.
continue readingYoungstown Technology Initiative: Business
Helping businesses to successfully operate by using the power of the Web is an essential component of the Youngstown Technology Initiative. Building and promoting web-based businesses that capitalize on connectivity, mobile and web applications, while using data to operate in...
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This aspect of the Youngstown Technology Initiative has already been elaborated on a bit in the Business scope above. As stated, the area needs to have a population that is technologically-savvy and able to fill any high-tech jobs that would...
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The Implications of Losing Metropolitan Statistical Area Status
In recent years, many communities have faced significant shifts in population and economic dynamics. For some, this has led to a critical change: the loss of Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) status. As municipal governments and citizens, it's essential to understand...
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Ahh, at last everyone’s favorite aspect of life — politics! How can technology, more over a technology initiative have a political scope? Does one really need to ask themselves that…in this day and age? Youngstown Forward realizes that there is...
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Youngstown Workforce Development Initiative
Empowering the Mahoning Valley with digital skills for the future.
continue readingAn Introduction And Explanation
This is an introduction and explanation of what Youngstown Forward is, why it exists, who's involved with it, and what the goals are.
continue readingMISSING THE TRAIN
This is the second segment of the Youngstown Forward Podcast, and in this one I'm discussing the situation of how the Midwest Connect passenger rail project shows how Youngstown, and the Mahoning Valley at large, is simply remiss on making...
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