Chris Groner, Director for the Office of Finance said that the near million dollars is going towards "Financing minority businesses and projects through out the city."

The $960,000 will benefit five businesses and or city projects:

- A Compassionate Hart Massage Therapy

- Journey to a Trauma Informed Life

- Eagles Nest Leadership Cooperation

- Savocchio Opportunity Park

- East side renaissance project on Parade Street

"We are able to reach out to a very large number of small businesses," Groner said. "With levels of assistance that are helping them get the doors open, foot traffic and helping the businesses develop."