Quantum Communications, formerly Quantum Pager of West Akron, opened Ameritech Cellular and Paging Communication Center Nov. 11. The site is located on Medina Road in Montrose.
John S. Knight Center of Akron has expanded its services to include a full-service, off-site catering department for events of all sizes. Terry Narus, director of food service, will be running operations for all events.
McCoy Associates Inc., a civil engineering firm in Akron, opened a branch office on I-80 in Gerard.
Henning Industrial Software has moved its corporate headquarters to Boston Mills Road in Hudson.
Cambridge Home Health Care of Akron has opened two offices. The Zanesville location opened Oct. 16 on Maple Avenue; the Miller location opened Oct. 24 in the Senior Center.
Bober, Markey & Co. of Akron has changed its name to Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Co. in recognition of the contributions of Rick Fedorovich, managing partner.
Kathie and Randy Neidert have opened Mainstream Skate Shop in Cuyahoga Falls.
The University of Akron recently received financial provisions of $1 million from Washington, D.C., for the creation of a national nanotechnology research center.
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital received the Governor’s Ohio Award for Excellence for its dedication to excellence and willingness to make continuous improvements to its services.
Kent State University has received two awards that honor its use of cutting-edge technology. Network World magazine awarded the university its User Excellence Award for its new information system that links its eight campuses. In addition, it was granted the Northeast Ohio Software Association’s 2000 Cleveland Area Knowledge Industry award for the best information technology education program at a four-year institution.
Lawyer Referral & Information Service is sponsoring a free answer session on general legal questions via telephone at the Akron Bar Association twice a month, generally the second and fourth Friday of each month. Call (330) 253-5007 between 9:15 and 11:30 a.m. on those days.