Business

Among today's business updates: Burgan Friedkin Commercial Group; MCCTC Adult Career Center; and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

It’s estimated the households of nearly 3,000 students in Mahoning and Columbiana counties currently don’t have internet access.

After failing to convince the Boardman Zoning Commission in January, officials at Meijer are trying again to get permission to build a gas station across the street from the company's future grocery store. 

Chatham Asset Management, a New Jersey hedge fund, has won an auction to buy McClatchy Co., the local-news company that owns Mahoning Matters.

Among today's business updates: Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber; Ohio State Bar Association; and Penn State Extension.

"It's crucial for us to not see businesses have to shut their doors because they couldn't access the financing needed to get themselves back on their feet," James Rosa, board president, said.

The auction that will determine the fate of McClatchy Co., the nation’s second-largest local news company and parent of Mahoning Matters, has been delayed.

The Valley Partners Revolving Loan Fund, established with CARES Act funding and an EDA award, will offer loans of up to $250,000 for businesses impacted by COVID-19.

“The BBB scholarship program has never been more important than in 2020 with so many senior activities canceled due to the pandemic,” Carol Potter, BBB president and CEO, said.

Federal COVID-19 relief for businesses saved more than 64,000 Mahoning Valley jobs, according to data released Monday. One local business owner called it a "godsend."