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Congress Extends Relief Program for COVID-Slammed Businesses
The House has easily passed a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses slammed by the coronavirus, speeding the measure to President Donald Trump
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Senate Extends Small Business Coronavirus Relief Program
Democrats have driven a temporary extension of a popular subsidy program for small businesses through the GOP-controlled Senate
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Billions of Dollars in Aid for Small Businesses Go Unclaimed
Billions of dollars offered by Congress as a lifeline to small businesses in the pandemic are about to be left on the table when a key government program stops accepting loan applications
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How a Raleigh Restaurant Has Ramped Up Its Free Meal Program During the Pandemic
The Raleigh, North Carolina, restaurant A Place at the Table offers pay-as-you-wish or free meals to its customers. During the pandemic, they have gone from serving about 70 meals per day to now serving up to 300 per day. Owner Maggie Kane explains how she and her staff continue to serve their community.
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Watchdogs: Treasury Too Secretive on Small Business Loans
The Trump administration has relented to public pressure and pledged to provide more details about which small businesses received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program
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This 6 Year Old Turned His Quarantine Hobby Into a Business That Gives Back
Six-year-old Nicholas Bubeck turned his quarantine project of making craft airplanes into a small business. And some proceeds from each sale at Creations by Nicholas goes to charity.
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A Georgia Restaurant Owner Explains Why She Re-Opened Despite COVID-19
The co-owner of 1920 Tavern in Roswell, Georgia, reopened her restaurant to the public as soon as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in her state, despite criticism about the health risks. Jenna Aronowitz explains why she thinks she made the right decision.
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This Ice Cream Man Delivers —Coronavirus Or Not
The New York Times found one ice cream truck driver who feels he has an obligation to get his ice cream out to children — even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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10 Black-Owned Food Businesses to Support — Now and Always
In addition to teaching kids to be anti-racist, donating to organizations that help protesters or change policies surrounding police brutality, healthcare rights and more, you can support black business owners locally and nationwide by reaching for black-owned food brands next time you’re at the store (or shop online).
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House Democrats Ask 5 Companies to Return Coronavirus Aid
House Democrats are demanding that companies return federal dollars that they say were intended for smaller businesses
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Smallest Businesses Get a Few Hours at Head of Loan Line
The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans are moving to the head of the line
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Georgia Reopens Businesses to Public; Some Owners Say They Will Stay Closed
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is allowing some “hands-on” businesses like gyms, spas, hair and nail salons to open Friday morning, followed by restaurants and movie theaters Monday. While some business owners are opening their doors again with new social distancing measures in place, others are not happy and say they will remain closed.
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Congress Passes $484B Relief Bill
The bill includes $250 billion in help for small businesses and $100 billion for hospitals.
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Talks Drag on $450B Virus Aid for Small Business, Hospitals
The Trump administration and Congress are struggling to seal an agreement on more than $450 billion to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus, but both sides insist a final pact is within reach
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Mnuchin, Pelosi Say ‘Very Close' to a Deal on Second Round of Small Business Loans
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday said the White House and Congress could reach a deal today on supplemental funding for the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses.
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Serving Up Pizza and Jobs During COVID-19
Nonprofits came up with a way to keep small businesses open, and frontline healthcare workers fed.
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Small Businesses Get Creative
Small businesses have been taking a hit during this pandemic, many forced to close, but some have gotten creative to be able to stay afloat. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Mark Cuban: ‘Banks Are Playing' Games on Loans, Leaving Small Businesses ‘Out in the Cold'
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban said Monday that the recently launched small business loan program has been beset by challenges that could impact the long-term outlook for companies.
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Your Forgivable Loan May Be Undercut by This Paycheck Protection Program Provision
Small businesses are clamoring for funds from a new forgivable loan program, but some business owners, particularly those with high rents and low labor costs, may not benefit from the program as much as they think.