Compco received the 2024 Better Business Bureau Award for Marketplace Trust on June 5, 2024 at an award ceremony at The Lake Club. There to accept the award was Chairman of the Board Greg Smith, along with his mother, Rose Marie Smith, and his son, Brad. The criteria reviewed for the award include; character, culture, […]
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The Compco team enjoyed lunch with Ohio Auditor Keith Faber on Thursday, January 25. Faber has been our State Auditor since 2019 and was formerly a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He toured our shop and learned about our products and processes. Faber spoke with our whole team sharing about what his day-to-day […]
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On October 12, 2023, the Ohio Secretary of State visited Compco, Columbiana, Ohio. LaRose is currently running for the U.S. Senate. LaRose grew up working on a family-owned farm and stocking warehouses. He joined the Boy Scouts and developed a love for serving others after being inspired by his Scout leader, a WWII veteran and […]
Read MoreCompco partnered with the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University to develop this video. We are proud to serve the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas with good jobs for great people.
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BY JOHN A. DARNELL JR. Boardman News Associate Editor Former Chairman of Compco Industries and former Mahoning County Republican Chairman, Clarence R. ‘Sonny’ Smith, 92, died Tues., Apr. 13 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He also operated Adamas Gem Shop at Market St. and McClurg Rd., and Diamond Steel for many years. He served as […]
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There have been changes in our work and personal lives as we are enduring the pandemic. We hear phrases like, the new normal. What are we doing right now to thrive through change? “The actions we take now directly impact the future abilities and capabilities,” said Greg Smith, Chairman of the Board. We have to […]
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What is something that may surprise you about Compco? Watch the video below to find out: Power of Care Leadership interviewed Gregory B. Smith, Sr., Compco’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Culture Officer. He was asked to be part of the series, which includes community leaders in various business and community sectors. Gregory B. Smith, […]
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As the story goes, “the wise man built his house upon the rock.” Here at Compco in these times of trial and uncertainty we are thankful for our rock-hard foundation, our values. This is the foundation we can always go back to in our decisions and have firm place from which to launch. We are […]
Read More Mr. Smith on learning and modeling integrity Where does one’s integrity come from? For Compco’s Chairman Emeritus, the answer is pretty simple. Mr. Smith got his sense of integrity from his parents. “My mother, Lottie Virginia Smith, was highly religious,” Mr. Smith explains. “I was the last of the children and she wasn’t very healthy […]
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