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Plan for $88M stimulus fund in works for Youngstown
MAR 24, 2021, David Skolnick, The Vindicator
https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2021/03/plan-for-88m-stimulus-fund-in-works-for-youngstown/
WRPA to Finance $9.4M in Improvements for Macy’s Project
“YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Western Reserve Port Authority approved entering into a term sheet for a ground lease with Macy’s Corporate Services LLC to support its planned $29.9 million fulfillment center project in North Jackson.”
Photo Mural Stands Tall Near George Shuba’s Childhood Home
“The countdown is on for the unveiling of the Jackie Robinson-George Shuba handshake statue, which will take place in April in Wean Park, downtown. But another public effort to commemorate the historic moment was introduced Wednesday, and on the same street where “Shotgun” Shuba grew up. An eight-foot by eight-foot enlargement of the famed handshake photo has been mounted on the wall of a building on Mahoning Avenue across the street from Calvary Cemetery.”
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Youngstown restaurants looking to expand business can expand outdoor dining
“Restaurants in Youngstown can now apply to expand their outdoor dining to allow more people to eat in a specific restaurant.”
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Outreach to Liberty Township businesses focuses on financial assistance
Thursday, July 23rd 2020, 7:53 PM, WFMJ
YBI’s Williams to Fed Chair: Minority Businesses Need ‘Intentional Relationships’ with Banks
“Carmella Williams’ belief that opportunity can be found in any situation was on full display Friday during a virtual forum (RELATED STORY) with the chairman of the Federal Reserve and president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.”
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