Policy News – October 28, 2020

Last Sunday evening, the Senate held a special session to end debate on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The chamber has confirmed Judge Barrett to the bench , finalizing a majority republican court before the election. With just seven days...

Industry News – October 28, 2020

Millions of Small Businesses Await Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness Time is running out for millions of small business owners on Main Street as they await clarity on how to receive forgiveness on the $525 billion in PPP loans they received under the CARES Act. Among...

Policy News – October 21, 2020

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell stated Saturday that the Senate is scheduled to vote on a $500 billion covid relief bill on Wednesday, after voting on a standalone piece for additional PPP funds today. The coronavirus would provide funds to expand unemployment benefits,...

Industry News – October 21, 2020

Saving Main Street From Its Downward Pandemic Spiral In a recent PYMNTS study, more than two-thirds of consumers say that saving Main Street is a key priority for the shops themselves, and for the health of their local communities. More Main Street businesses say they...

Industry News – October 14, 2020

SBA Offers Total Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less Business owners who borrowed $50,000 or less through the Small Business Administration’s emergency loan program learned last week that their debts are forgiven entirely — provided they file the right paperwork....