Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation

Distribution

A successful distribution company is always on the lookout for new customers to service or emerging needs to meet. Their success sometimes requires a new location with greater access to transportation, or expanded warehouse sites. MVEDC can help with knowledge of Valley resources to meet the distributors’ needs. The stories on this page show that MVEDC may be just the solution a distributor needs.

Economic Development

The Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation is a partnership of public and private interests focused on the revitalization and diversification of the Mahoning Valley in Northeastern Ohio.

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Drywall Barn

The Drywall Barn is moving forward at its new location in Austintown. Funding from 1st National Commonwealth Bank and the Mahoning Valley Industrial Loan Fund, through MVEDC, assisted in the renovation of an existing building on Meridian Road. The wholesaler offers drywall, insulation, metal framing, ceiling tile, wall panel systems, and other construction supplies.

Berk Paper and Supply

Robert Berk has moved Berk Paper and Supply into a new facility on Thomas Road in Warren. Founded in 1954 by Robert’s father Harold Berk, the company supplies concessionaires, circuses and restaurants with a diverse product line. Purchase of the new facility was made possible by Cortland Bank, a Regional “166” loan, an SBA 504 loan, and the Mahoning Valley Industrial Loan Fund through MVEDC, as well as a Trumbull County Community Development Block Grant.

Zidian Manufacturing

Zidian Manufacturing Company is expanding its line of high quality Italian food products to include Summer Garden Foods. The equipment purchases needed to expand to the Summer Garden Foods line were made possible by National City Bank, and loans from the “Regional 166” programs through the state of Ohio and the Mahoning Valley Industrial Loan Fund, through MVEDC.