The roundtable discussion began by asking the mayors to describe the state of their cities. We then asked the mayors to address how they promote economic development, and ended by asking them how well the press covers their cities. Buttermilk Buttermilk Acres Stoneware Inc. ships to stores in every state and sells in several foreign countries as well. From left are owners Ken and Linda Hernan and Dorinda and Bob Sternburg. Austintown pottery ships its stoneware across the globe.
Many business owners say it's been their dream to be their own boss.
For Linda Hernan, the declaration is more literal. Buttermilk Acres Stoneware Inc. one last time before its approaching closing date. Her husband joked that she should just buy the pottery factory and outlet. Dorinda Sternburg, co-owner of Buttermilk Acres Stoneware Inc., Austintown, hand paints stoneware her company sells. Once the wheels were set in motion, Sternburg became apprehensive.