Pecchia Communications recently began working with six new clients. They are:

• Ohio Sports & Spine, a physician practice with offices in Boardman, Poland and East Liverpool.
• North Shore Energy, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, a provider of energy procurement and consulting services.
• First National Bank, based in Orrville, with 13 offices in northeastern Ohio.
• The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, a public charity that awards grants and works to improve the quality of life in the Mahoning Valley.
• The Antonine Sisters, developers of a new assisted living and memory care center in North Jackson.
• The Boardman Booster Club, which is raising funds for the new Boardman athletic stadium.

President Dan Pecchia attributed the rise in activity to improving local business conditions.

“We’re seeing more confidence locally than we’ve seen in several years,” he said.

Pecchia Communications, established in 2005, provides public relations, marketing and change management communications services. Clients include Whirlpool Corp., American Greetings, Harrington Hoppe & Mitchell, Aim NationaLease, Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, Simon Roofing, Ankle & Foot Care Centers and others. The firm maintains a website at pecchiacomm.com.

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