Erie business briefs: Mercyhurst University’s school of business wins business accreditation – GoErie.com

TheWalker College of Businessat Mercyhurst University has been granted reaffirmation of its specialized business accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

According to the accrediting organization, "The Walker Collegehas demonstrated compliance through a rigorous process of self-evaluation and independent peer review."

Heidi Hosey, dean of the business school, said, "The university can be very proud of the work the faculty members in the business department have done over the past year to achieve this important accreditation."

Robert Zaruta, CEO of the Northwest Industrial Resource Center, has been named president of the Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Network.

The PennsylvaniaIRCN is made up of seven nonprofit centers locatedthroughout the state. These centers were established more than 30 years agoto help manufacturers respond to changing markets, new technology and the competitive pressures of the global economy.

Zarutahas been with NWIRC since 2016, serving more than 1,500 manufacturers in 13 counties of northwestern Pennsylvania.

The Youngstown-based Cafaro Co., the owner of the Millcreek Mall complex, has been honored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for a signage and social media campaign highlightingthe dangers of leaving children and pets in parked cars.

The mall's owner was awarded PETA's Compassionate Business Award for its efforts.

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