Is Your Wallet Recession-Proof?
Special to The Truth As inflation continues to put a strain on budgets, talk of an upcoming recession has Americans worried about their finances. Prices on everyday items continue to rise and consumers are trying […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Economy Section
Rail Agreement Avoids Disruptions to Supply Chain and Passenger Travel
By Julius Washington, Howard University News Service Special to The Truth Freight rail employee unions and company officials reached a deal early Thursday, following 20 hours of marathon talks, ending fears of a nationwide strike […]
TARTA Announces Grant Award, Prepares To Reach New Communities With Microtransit
Special to The Truth Public transportation is set to become a viable option for more residents of Lucas County, thanks in part to the most recent competitive grant secured by the Toledo Area Regional Transit […]
Habitat for Humanity Starts Construction in Junction Neighborhood
Sojourner’s Truth Staff Habitat for Humanity and partners broke ground in the Junction neighborhood last Friday on two houses on Belmont Street – the first of 15 new homes planned for the Junction area. “The […]
Local Entrepreneurs’ Business Pitch Competition
By Tricia Hall Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Eight sets of local entrepreneurs from Toledo’s Uptown and Junction neighborhoods competed in the Glass City Small Business Pitch Competition on Wednesday, August 24 at the ASSETS Toledo office. […]
A New Summit Street Diner in the Works – Coming Soon Bertha Mae’s Kitchen
Sojourner’s Truth Staff Nolan Hych and Pamela Dewalt certainly have a full schedule planned for this fall. They just closed on a business loan, courtesy of Economic and Community Development Institute and Toledo Urban Federal […]
Five Ways to Save at a Time of Higher Gas Prices and Rising Inflation
Special to The Truth With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on finances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000- $24,000 […]
Blackledo Business Pop Up at the Vibe Lounge
“I am all about putting back into the community,” said Alexicia Sims, owner of Village Academy, a daycare center. On Saturday, August 13, at Sims’ group, Blackledo, held a pop-up event at the Vibe Lounge […]
The JET Center Awards Mini Grants to Small Businesses
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Thursday evening, July 28, the JET Center, a Junction Coalition business initiative, awarded five recipients $1000 mini grants upon the completion of their inaugural business cohort program sponsored by […]
The Multicultural Twilight Market to Feature Minority-Owned Small Businesses
The Truth Staff On Saturday, August 6, the Toledo Farmers’ Market showcased more than 60 local minority-, woman- and immigrant-owned small businesses. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Toledo organized the evening at the Market […]