Cuyahoga County is making $250,000 available to small businesses through its new Business Boost Initiative. Eligible businesses can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 beginning Sept. 16.
Category: MONEY
Posted inElections/voting
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Donald Trump would need congressional approval for his proposal to send $5,000 to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. Trump says the payments will happen.
Posted inElections/voting
Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea
President Donald Trump’s proposal to send Americans $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of Congress is facing criticism from lawmakers and economists over its potential cost, impact on inflation and need for congressional approval.
Posted inMONEY
Ohio’s recreational marijuana prices are higher than what Michigan customers pay
Ohio marijuana still costs more than Michigan two years after recreational sales began. See how prices compare and what Ohio’s new cannabis law means for buyers.
Posted inPRESS ROOM
Cleveland Job Fair Will Bring 250+ Employers and Free Career Resources Downtown Friday
Looking for work? Cleveland area residents can connect with 250+ employers plus free career training, childcare, headshots and legal help at Cuyahoga County’s Aug. 14 Success Fair.
Posted inMONEY
Ohio Tax-Free Weekend 2026: What Cleveland Shoppers Can Buy Tax-Free This Weekend
Ohio’s tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9, 2026. Here’s what you can buy without paying sales tax, which items no longer qualify, and how much shoppers can save.
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You’re not imagining it: Your kid’s school supplies cost more this year
From notebooks to lunch boxes, back-to-school shopping is costing families more in 2026. Here’s what’s driving higher prices and why many parents are feeling the strain.
Posted inEvents
Black Tech Week 2026 Highlights Black Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Tech Leadership
Black Tech Week returned to downtown Cincinnati this week for its fifth year, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, students, investors, and corporate leaders for three days of networking, professional development, and workforce opportunities. The three-day conference is a culture-driven experience powered by community and corporate collaboration. Thousands of students, entrepreneurs, sponsors, and investors come together […]
Posted inCleveland
Residents and Partnerships Build Up Cleveland’s Food System
It’s summertime harvest season, and local farmers’ markets are in full swing. Lingering effects of tariffs on household incomes and reduced government food benefits are sending families to farmers’ markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs for fresh and affordable foods. Droves of shoppers boost urban farms and gardens in Northeast Ohio facing federal funding cuts […]
Posted inEDUCATION AND CAREERS
Student loan changes are here; Ohio’s average student loan debt is about $35,000
Why it Matters-Black borrowers typically graduate with higher levels of student debt and often take longer to repay their loans due to longstanding wealth disparities. Changes to repayment plans, and loan could disproportionately affect Black families seeking higher education and economic mobility.