COMPANIES
Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.

The Akron-based accounting and business consulting firm was recognized as a NorthCoast 99 award recipient for the fourth year in a row as one of the 99 best places to work in Northeast Ohio for top talent. The award is presented by the Employers Resource Council.
Fallsway Equipment Co.

The company became a dealer for FASSI hydraulic, articulated cranes. FASSI calls itself one of the top three crane manufacturers in the world.
LearningRx Center

At the 2008 national convention, the Akron/Bath LearningRx Center received the Community Impact Award, presented to centers that serve the highest number of students, and the Customer Service Award, based on satisfaction with LearningRx experiences.
PEOPLE
Andy Haag

Andy Haag received the Distinguished Service Award from the Wilderness Center in Wilmot. The award is given annually in recognition of a volunteer who has made a significant long-term contribution to the success of the center, which services five Ohio counties.
Brian Miner

The Greater Akron Chamber named Brian Miner, of Cuyahoga Falls, a recipient of the 2008 ''30 for the Future'' award. The award honors young professionals ages 25-29 whose contributions positively affect their industries and communities in the greater Akron area.
Bert P. Harper

The Evans Insurance Agency presented the 2008 Evans Agency Exemplary Claim Service Award to Bert P. Harper. This award was presented in recognition of claims service performed 30 years ago.
Frances Mastroine

The Greater Stark County Area Dealers Association named Frances Mastroine of Kempthorn Motors the winner of the ''2008 Woman of the Year'' award.
Teresa Barry

The chief executive officer of Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties began her term as chairman of the Meals on Wheels Association of America at the association's national conference. She will serve in the position for two years.
Brandy J. Hanes

The Mogadore resident received the certified medical assistant designation from the certifying board of the American Association of Medical Assistants. She is a graduate of the medical assisting program at Stark State College.
Niketta M. Ray

The Akron resident received the certified medical assistant certification from the certifying board of the American Association of Medical Assistants. She is a graduate of the medical assisting program at the Akron Institute.
Phillip and Ja'nean Butcher

The couple are Wadsworth independent distributors with Reliv International, joining the company as it celebrates 20 years of nutrition products. OPENINGS
AT&T Inc.

AT&T has opened a new store at 4326 Kent Road in the Stow Community Centre. The store features AT&T products and services.
Pickard Commercial Group

Jim Pickard has launched a real estate and development company at 2950 W. Market St., Suite M, in Akron, offering commercial real estate development, management and realty assistance. For more information visit http://www.pickardcommercial.com.