Strongsville, Ohio, September 3, 2025
News Summary
Several local developments affect contractors, developers and the Strongsville community. A construction accounting vendor launched a job costing software package aimed at new contractors to improve expense tracking, payroll and project profitability. Two local development firms formed a 50/50 joint venture, dubbed Project Mustang, to build a premium dual‑branded hotel on a parcel at SouthPark Mall. The community mourned a collegiate soccer player who drowned at East Fork Lake, prompting local tributes and safety reminders. An all‑in‑one PR & IR subscription platform also surfaced, offering distribution, media outreach and investor relations tools for businesses.
Construction and local development roundup: new contractor tools, a hotel joint venture and community tragedy
Several developments affecting contractors, developers and the Strongsville community have emerged in recent months. A construction accounting vendor introduced a comprehensive job costing solution aimed at contractors entering the market, two local development firms announced a joint venture to build a branded hotel at a mall site, and the community mourned the loss of a young collegiate athlete after a drowning. At the same time, a new PR and investor relations platform emerged online with a wide list of claimed features that target communications and distribution needs for companies of various sizes.
FOUNDATION releases job‑costing tools aimed at new contractors
A construction accounting provider released a new, full‑featured job costing offering designed to help contractors new to the industry track project finances more closely. The package emphasizes automated cost tracking, real‑time visibility into expenses, integrated accounts payable and receivable, construction‑specific payroll handling and standard reports used to reveal project profitability.
The announcement noted growth in the construction sector and the proliferation of small firms, citing industry data that showed more than 3.77 million construction companies in the U.S. and average annual company growth in recent years. The vendor framed the tool as a way for newcomers to establish efficient systems early to handle competitive pressure, recommending routine cash flow checks, contingency planning, job‑level risk strategies and a focus on profit margins over top‑line revenue.
The release included information about where to find further implementation guidance and named internal marketing contacts who were listed as sources for follow‑up information. The item also referenced broader resource sections such as product menus, professional services and online help materials.
Local developers form 50/50 joint venture for hotel at SouthPark Mall
Two locally based development firms announced a 50/50 joint venture to develop a premium dual‑branded select‑service hotel on a parcel at SouthPark Mall that is already zoned for hospitality use. The project, identified internally as Project Mustang, is planned to sit near retail and entertainment amenities to serve visitors attending nearby events, tournaments and businesses.
The teams planning the project emphasized community fit and said the hotel will be positioned to capture future demand tied to larger regional developments. The planned property is described as a branded, upscale option intended for both corporate and leisure guests; developers said further details about the brands involved and the project timeline will be released in coming months.
Background information included each firm’s recent activity: one firm highlighted investments in local adaptive reuse and multi‑unit residential projects and the other detailed a portfolio of hospitality and multi‑family assets. Public contact and website references were provided as part of the announcement.
Strongsville community mourns loss of collegiate soccer player after drowning
A 21‑year‑old sophomore from Strongsville who played on a university women’s soccer team died in a drowning incident at East Fork Lake in July. State natural resources officials said the athlete was last seen hanging on to a boat swim platform before going underwater and had not been wearing a life jacket. Her body was recovered in the early hours following the incident.
The athlete was a local high school alumna with notable regional high school soccer honors and had earned academic recognition while at college. Teammates, program staff and youth soccer organizations publicly expressed condolences and noted the impact on family, friends and teammates. The community response included social media tributes and statements of sympathy as the family and teams honored the player’s memory.
Emerging PR & IR subscription platform lists broad distribution and outreach features
An online communications platform described itself as an all‑in‑one subscription platform for public relations and investor relations tasks. The platform claims to combine press distribution, media outreach, journalist list management, pitch personalization, monitoring for brand and competitor mentions, and tools to manage investor communications from a single interface.
According to the platform’s materials, customers can choose monthly or annual subscriptions, use APIs and bulk pricing for high‑volume distribution, and access professional services for content creation and ongoing campaign support. Features listed include quick press release turnarounds without extra fees, webcast support, accessible IR site tools, scheduling for investor meetings, regulatory compliance design and analytics reporting. The site navigation referenced resource pages such as blogs, FAQs and professional services.
The platform literature framed tiers of service for organizations with existing content strategies as well as those needing comprehensive help building and managing outreach. It also advertised tailored services such as customized journalist list creation, pitch guidance and continual monitoring adjustments for sustained campaigns.
FAQ
What does the new job‑costing solution offer for new contractors?
The solution bundles automated expense tracking, integrated payables and receivables, construction payroll features, instant financial reporting (including WIP reports), and centralized project management to help contractors monitor profitability and cash flow from the start of a job.
Where will Project Mustang be built and what is its purpose?
Project Mustang is planned for a parcel at SouthPark Mall that is zoned for hospitality use. The development aims to add a premium, dual‑branded hotel option to serve both corporate and leisure visitors and to support broader local redevelopment goals.
What is known about the drowning incident?
The incident occurred at East Fork Lake. State natural resources officials reported the individual was last seen on a boat swim platform and was not wearing a life jacket. Recovery occurred in the early hours following the event. The deceased was a college sophomore and a local high school alumna who played collegiate soccer.
What capabilities does the PR & IR platform claim to provide?
The platform lists press distribution, media outreach, journalist list management, pitch customization, monitoring for mentions, investor relations site tools, webcast services, API access for high‑volume users, and tiered professional services for ongoing campaign management and content creation.
Key features summary
| Topic | Primary Features | Purpose / Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Construction job costing | Automated expense tracking; integrated A/P & A/R; certified payroll; WIP and profitability reports; centralized project controls | Improve cost visibility, prevent cash flow issues, simplify payroll and measure true project profitability |
| Project Mustang (hotel JV) | 50/50 joint venture; parcel zoned for hospitality; premium dual‑branded select‑service design; adjacent to retail and entertainment | Provide upscale walkable lodging for corporate and leisure guests and support local redevelopment goals |
| PR & IR subscription platform | Subscription plans; distribution and media outreach; journalist lists; monitoring; webcasts; API and bulk pricing; professional services | Centralize communications and investor relations workflows; support content strategy and campaign analytics |
| Community safety note | Incident at East Fork Lake; life jacket not worn; recovery after disappearance from swim platform | Highlights the importance of water safety and life jacket use during recreational boating and swimming |
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Additional Resources
- PR Newswire: Project Mustang — SouthPark Mall hotel announcement
- Wikipedia: SouthPark Mall
- WKYC: Tributes pour in for Ally Sidloski
- Google Search: Ally Sidloski East Fork Lake drowning
- Google News: construction job costing software
- Wikipedia: Job costing
- Google News: PR & IR subscription platform
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Investor relations
- Google Scholar: water safety life jacket statistics
- Google News: Project Mustang SouthPark Mall
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