California is getting $1.1B in federal money to spur small business lending and startup investment
Under last year's American Rescue Plan Act, the state is getting money to guarantee and cover losses on small business loans and to make venture investments.
Afrique center in Bloomington moving ahead after CEO indicted in Feeding Our Future case
U.S. prosecutors charged 48 Minnesotans this week in what they called the nation's largest Covid-related fraud scheme. One of them is the CEO of Afrique Hospitality Group, which is in the process of building out a cultural center in Bloomington.
Black foster youth who age out struggle to find housing
This story from the Sacramento Observer is a part of the Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative. In 2022 we are focusing on finding solutions to the affordable housing problem in the Sacramento metro region. Solving Sacramento is a project of the Local Media Foundation with support from the Solutions Journalism Network. Our partners include California Groundbreakers, Capital Public Radio, Outword, Russian American Media, the Sacramento Business Journal, the Sacramento News & Review, and the…
Former Key Bridge Exxon now pitched as graduate housing, no gondola to be found
Efforts to redevelop the site adjacent to the “Exorcist” steps have bedeviled its owners, but there's a new plan in place.
Skin care company Obagi Cosmeceuticals moving headquarters from California to The Woodlands
Obagi, which makes and sells skin care products, cited the low tax rate and cost of living as the primary driver for its decision to relocate from California to Texas.
Menswear company Knot Standard grabs office and showroom space in Flatiron
The company will occupy the second floor of a 12-story Flatiron office property.
Deluxe Corp. lays off 87 Atlanta employees in ‘cost savings’ strategy
The plant closure comes as companies around the nation implement similar cost-saving strategies amid economic uncertainty.
Day Piston Co. sells Kinsman building to Mack Growth Partners
More than 35 years ago, Day Piston Co. obtained the 15,000-square-foot industrial building from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA).
Looney’s Pub, a Canton corner bar, to get new owner, concept
Co-Owners Bill Larney and Steve Litrenta opened Looney's Pub in 1993 and are credited with turning Canton into a nightlife destination.
Dion’s to interview for positions at its newest restaurant concept
Back-of-house positions range from $14 to $18 an hour while front-of-house positions range from $8.50 to $11.50 an hour. Front-of-house positions can also earn tips.