Bridgeway Capital has made $4.3 million of loans to Warren and Youngstown businesses and nonprofits.
Valley Economic Development Partners received a two-year grant to support its Growbiz revolving loan fund.
Since inception, the loan fund has provided $5.2 million in flexible, low-interest small business loans and assisted in the creation of 173 Valley jobs.
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Weston Mill-based social enterprise Surplus Rescue CIC (Community Interest Company) recycles and finds homes for unwanted furniture. To date, it has received “extensive amounts” of quality second-hand furniture including desks, pedestals, cupboards and office chairs from a former local authority office equipment – and wants to find them a good home.