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Todd Ambrose, IBEW Local 573 business manager, Mark Phillips, IBEW Local 573 president/organizer, at Trumbull County Children Services delivering bikes for kids at Christmas.

Wheeling in holiday magic: Local 573 keeps tradition of bike donation for kids


IBEW Local 573 is again making Christmas brighter for children in need by donating 20 bikes to Trumbull County Children Services. Union leadership made the delivery on December 16, and agency employees helped unload and wheel the bikes into the building. “It’s hard not to feel for these kids. I couldn’t imagine growing up without […]

Eric Carlson, president of "Joe" Dickey Electric with Bob Hannon, president of United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

Dickey Electric’s expertise cited at United Way’s volunteer center ribbon cutting


“Joe” Dickey Electric strongly believes in giving back to the community. More proof is on the wall of the new volunteer center for United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley in Boardman. A sign of appreciation hangs above the warehouse entrance inside the building. A ribbon cutting was held on August 8 for the […]

Eric Carlson, president of Joe "Dickey" Electric, with team from United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley at the reverse raffle event.

Carlsons hailed ‘power couple’ leading United Way 2023 campaign


Bethany and Eric Carlson developed ties to United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley prior to being chosen as the 2023 campaign co-chairs. They’ve witnessed the organization’s initiatives in action within their careers. Now, their deep dedication to creating a better community continues as a couple. They held a successful campaign kickoff in August […]