On Wednesday, June 17^th at 3:00 pm, Fireline, Inc. will host the Innovation Series. Established more than 40 years ago by Roger and Gloria Jones, Fireline will share how it evolved from a traditional manufacturing company to a technology-driven advanced manufacturing operation.

The company is recognized in the high performance ceramic manufacturing market for its commitment to innovation and research.  From a few employees in 1975 to almost 100 people, Fireline has focused on technology, research and workforce to grow this innovative company with an international presence and entrepreneurial flair.    An employee-owned company, it has a strong commitment to the Mahoning Valley with its support of Youngstown’s Smoky Hollow area redevelopment, the Children’s Center for Science and Technology and Youngstown State University.

The program will be held at Fireline, Inc. 300 Andrews Avenue, Youngstown.  The program is free but reservations are required and can be made by contacting Julie Michael Smith, Chief Development Officer, Youngstown Business Incubator at jmsmith@ybi.org or 330-259-7644.

Innovation Series is a networking and educational forum that brings together innovative, progressive people with a vision – to catalyze a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment in the Mahoning Valley.  The Series is for companies to showcase new technologies, for technology organizations to share resources, for entrepreneurs to build relationships, for educators to highlight their initiatives – it is a place for innovative talk, robust debates, inquiring minds. Sponsored by the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (a program of YSU’s College of STEM) and the Youngstown Business Incubator, it is an opportunity to learn about the “cool things” going on – right here in the Mahoning Valley! The Innovation Series is underwritten, in part, by the Dominion Foundation.