Economic Action Group

Economic Action Group EAG is committed to revitalizing neighborhoods through historic redevelopment, supporting community partners and entrepreneurs with the resources they need.

Congratulations to Twisted Roots-Mb on your ribbon cutting! 🎉
06/17/2026

Congratulations to Twisted Roots-Mb on your ribbon cutting! 🎉

06/13/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD, STRUTHERS! 🚂

The countdown is on for the historic arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy Locomotive #4014 in Downtown Struthers on Sunday, July 12th!

This once-in-a-lifetime event is expected to draw thousands of visitors to our city, and we are excited to welcome railroad enthusiasts, families, and guests from across the region to experience history in motion.

📍 EVENT HOURS: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🚂 BIG BOY ARRIVAL:
The Union Pacific Big Boy will stop from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the railroad crossing located between Donavito's
and Selah in the heart of Downtown Struthers.

🚧 STREET CLOSURES BEGIN AT 7:00 AM

For the safety of our visitors, the following intersections will be closed:
• Liberty Street & Bridge Street
• Lowellville Road & North Bridge Street
• State Street & Short Street
Please note that the entire downtown event area will be designated as a spectator-only zone during the event.

🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION-please see map courtesy of the Economic Action Group and Nick Cretian!
•Handicap parking will be available at WesBanco.
•Permit parking lots will be reserved for volunteers and vendors.
•Public parking will be available on the City's 28-acre riverfront property along the Mahoning River.

🚌 FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
•We are partnering with Purple Cat to provide shuttle transportation from the public 28 acreage areas to locations closer to downtown throughout the day.

🎪 VENDORS & ENTERTAINMENT
•Visitors can enjoy a variety of vendors located throughout downtown, along with live entertainment on a stage in front of ECMSI from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

A special thank you to JAC LIVE for partnering with us sound and stage. The full entertainment schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

🚓🚒🚑 SAFETY & SECURITY
•The safety of our guests remains our top priority. Security and public safety personnel will be stationed throughout the event, coordinated by Chief Tim Roddy, the Struthers Police Department, and the Struthers ROAR -

We have even more exciting announcements, activities, and surprises to share as July 12 approaches!

Be sure to follow the City of Struthers page for updates, entertainment announcements, parking information, and event details.

🚂 History is rolling into Struthers, and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

The CITY program is off to a great start, and day two concluded with a Mentor Panel where interns could ask questions ab...
06/10/2026

The CITY program is off to a great start, and day two concluded with a Mentor Panel where interns could ask questions about this summer’s projects!

This year’s mentors are from the City of YOUngstown, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, OCCHA, Inc., Thrive Mahoning Valley, and the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Thank you to the mentors for sharing your perspectives and time with the CITY interns at yesterday’s panel and the rest of the summer!

2026 CITY interns, meet your CITY Support Interns for this summer, Destiney and Alex! They were both CITY interns in pas...
06/05/2026

2026 CITY interns, meet your CITY Support Interns for this summer, Destiney and Alex! They were both CITY interns in past years, Destiney last summer and Alex in 2024.

Destiney and Alex have been working hard to make sure everything is ready for the start of the program Monday and they’re looking forward to guiding you through the summer!

06/03/2026

We want to see you at Pop-Up on Phelps!

Meet us in the Phelps Street Gateway June 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 4-6pm for art, live music, and yard games!

Pop-Up on Phelps was a blast last night! Thank you to T-Mobile for the free sweet treats and July Dreaming for the music...
05/29/2026

Pop-Up on Phelps was a blast last night! Thank you to T-Mobile for the free sweet treats and July Dreaming for the music! 🍦🎤

Have you gotten a peek at the new window vinyls at 20 Federal?EAG designed window graphics for the City of YOUngstown to...
05/24/2026

Have you gotten a peek at the new window vinyls at 20 Federal?

EAG designed window graphics for the City of YOUngstown to share this iconic building’s history while we wait for its future to unfold, using photos from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.

You can stop by to read the full story of the legendary Strouss' Department Store as the installation wraps up this week.

Plus, keep an eye out for updated window vinyls in the Phelps Street Gateway coming soon!

Stop by Pop-Up on Phelps tonight from 4-6 to hear live music from Tay'lerrae! The ambassadors will be in the Phelps Gate...
05/21/2026

Stop by Pop-Up on Phelps tonight from 4-6 to hear live music from Tay'lerrae! The ambassadors will be in the Phelps Gateway with yard games, painting, and good vibes.

Leaders from across the state came together in Youngstown today for the GOPC’s Reinvention Cities Network Roundtable!The...
05/20/2026

Leaders from across the state came together in Youngstown today for the GOPC’s Reinvention Cities Network Roundtable!

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and EAG hosted the site visit, discussed ongoing revitalization efforts, and led a walking tour of downtown.

Thank you to the GOPC for allowing us the opportunity to show off Youngstown and learn from other cities in Ohio!

Take advantage of the weather this week and explore the Valley! ☀️
05/18/2026

Take advantage of the weather this week and explore the Valley! ☀️

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