Dozens gathered at Bushwick in Warren to celebrate the success of the revolving loan program, under Valley Partners.

Approximately $2 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funds went to small business owners, giving them a head start on expanding their businesses or getting them off the ground.

"Through these small businesses we've created or retained 61 jobs here in the city of Warren," Teresa Miller, executive director of Valley Partners said. "We did two more loans this year in the loan fund as well, so as people pay back we'll have more money available to be able to help more small businesses," she said.

A total of 17 businesses have benefitted from the program so far, adding a nice boost to economic development in the area.

"Oh, it's a shot in the arm," Warren Mayor Doug Frankli

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