A new era in the making?

[Towntalk]

Officials must work to ensure success of V&M's expansion
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/dec/12/officials-must-work-to-ensure-success-of/

The Vindicator was right on, and wise to stress: "But lest we get caught up too soon in euphoric false hopes, one must stay grounded in the realization that the proposed expansion is not a done deal."

Certainly there will be those critics who will oppose the project for their own self interests, but again as The article points out, this project could produce up to 1000 good paying jobs: "The expansion could end up totaling close to $1 billion in investment and creating as many as 1,000 good-paying jobs, some say."

With the auto industry in deep trouble and the Lordstown complex on the line, this could be a real shot in the arm.

It would also be a boost for both Youngstown and Girard that we can'y afford to loose.

"The stakes are indeed high. As Williams pointed out, "If this project comes to fruition, it will be as impactful to the Mahoning Valley as anything we've seen probably in the past 20 years or so."
Melfi adds, "We are talking about millions and millions of dollars being dropped on this area like a bomb."