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Groups urge Ohio lawmakers to help small farms survive pandemic

A suggested policy move would be to establish clear social-distancing guidelines for farmers markets so they can stay open.

Apr 8, 2020 4:27 AM Read more >

Florida company to buy 1,000 vehicles from Lordstown Motors

Lordstown Motors Corp. has received letters of intent from customers across the country.

Apr 7, 2020 5:08 PM Read more >

How can we still celebrate Easter in the Valley?

Easter won’t be the same this year, but some Mahoning Valley businesses are salvaging traditions.

Apr 7, 2020 12:18 PM Read more >

U.S. Chamber: More than half of small businesses to be closed within 2 weeks

According to the U.S. Chamber's survey, 43 percent of businesses think they have less than six months until a permanent shutdown is unavoidable. One in 10 say they have less than one month.

Apr 3, 2020 2:02 PM Read more >

BUSINESS UPDATES | BRITE Energy selected as Wells Fargo Innovation Partner

Among the business updates this week: The Brandery and Gener8tor; Burgan Real Estate and Servpro; Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber; ArcelorMittal.

Apr 3, 2020 5:27 AM Read more >

Record 6.6 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week

"This marks the highest level of seasonally adjusted initial claims in the history of the seasonally adjusted series," the U.S. Department of Labor said.

Apr 2, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

Farmers Charitable Foundation donates $25,000 for food assistance

“It is important during challenging times such as these, that as a community bank we step up and help meet the community’s needs,” Kevin J. Helmick, president and CEO of Farmers National Banc Corp., said.

Apr 2, 2020 10:48 AM Read more >

America Makes initiative to address equipment shortage in COVID-19 battle

“We have seen so much innovation throughout the additive manufacturing industry related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes, said.

Mar 31, 2020 12:24 PM Read more >

BUSINESS UPDATES | Ohio gas prices continue to plunge

Among the business updates this week: Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber; PBS Western Reserve; and BP-Husky Refining.

Mar 27, 2020 8:29 AM Read more >

From us: Free listings and credits for Mahoning Valley businesses

In order to help businesses keep their customers informed, the Mahoning Matters team is announcing a new program that will be free for local businesses indefinitely.

Mar 25, 2020 11:19 AM Read more >