Small Business

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in PPP Loans

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.

Rural grocers in coronavirus keep local communities fed

One rural grocer is donating the milk processed on its farm to a local food bank, putting to use a product that dairy operators across the nation are being forced to pour down the drain after demand from bars and restaurants fizzled.