Good morning, Dev Test County. Dreams of entrepreneurship are getting a $90,000 boost in Akron as the city joins an elite group of seven municipalities selected for the Small Business Boost Initiative. Mayor Shammas Malik's emphasis that these ventures represent "the heart of our community" highlights the program's dual focus on helping entrepreneurs manage both business growth and personal finances – a powerful combination for sustainable success in our local economy.
Meanwhile, mark your calendars for February 2026 when rock legends Maná bring their Grammy-winning sounds to Detroit for a historic first performance. While concert excitement builds, local businesses are dealing with less harmonious situations – a Shell station manager discovered an employee allegedly helping themselves to merchandise and alcohol during shifts, while a Cleveland woman faces charges after a $311 Walmart shopping spree that apparently skipped the checkout line. Perhaps everyone could use a financial counseling session?
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💼 Akron gets $90,000 to boost small business dreams. The Ohio city is one of seven municipalities selected for the Cities for Financial Empowerment fund's Small Business Boost Initiative. The grant will support new efforts by the Akron Financial Empowerment Center, which offers financial counseling services to entrepreneurs. Mayor Shammas Malik emphasized that small businesses are "the heart of our community," with the program aiming to help entrepreneurs manage both business growth and personal finances. While working with neighborhood groups like Progressive Alliance and North Hill CDC, the program will be available to all small businesses citywide.
🎸 Mexican rock legends Maná set for first-ever Detroit show. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees will perform at Little Caesars Arena on February 21, 2026, as part of a nine-date tour across the United States. Tickets for the historic Detroit performance go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. The veteran group from Guadalajara has built an impressive legacy since their 1981 debut, winning four Grammy awards and selling an estimated 45 million albums worldwide.
🛒 Employee suspected of stealing over $500 from gas station. A Shell manager reported a worker allegedly took merchandise and drank alcohol while on duty. The suspicious activity came to light when the manager found the store locked with bags of merchandise stashed behind the counter. The employee claimed the items were expired and destined for trash, but management noted expired items would normally be returned to distributors for credit. In a separate incident, a Cleveland woman was caught shoplifting $311 worth of merchandise from Walmart and faces charges for theft and using criminal tools.
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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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