Minority-Owned Business

The changes would expand the certification process by removing a citizenship requirement and allowing small businesses from outside Columbus in central Ohio to apply.

Co-owner of Bake Me Happy, Letha Pugh is hoping Washington D.C. lawmakers listen to her and other small business owners seeking more capital for their small-owned businesses. Pugh is part of a group that recently met with Congresswoman Joyce Beatty to talk about increasing support from financial institutions.