An Overlooked Economic Powerhouse for Small Cities
Small-scale manufacturers are well-positioned to compete in the digital economy, but also fill storefronts and contribute to a thriving downtown or business district.
Hundreds of PPP Loans Went to Fake Farms in Absurd Places
An online lending platform called Kabbage sent 378 pandemic loans worth $7 million to fake companies (mostly farms) with names like “Deely Nuts” and “Beefy King.”
‘I Feel like I’m Drowning’: Women Business Owners Keep Hitting New Barriers to Federal Loan Aid
Women, especially women of color, are driving small-business growth during a pandemic in which they’ve been hit particularly hard — and missed out on help.
The Federal Government Will Now Give PPP Loans to Borrowers in Bankruptcy
Thousands of companies working their way out of bankruptcy are now eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program after ProPublica reported that the Small Business Administration had been excluding them.
Small Business Owners Can’t Find Qualified Workers, Survey Finds
The National Federation of Independent Business says the pandemic and increased unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the labor market.
The Wide Gaps Between Minority and White Business Ownership in America’s Cities
A new data tool offers ways to gauge the disparities with businesses in the nation’s largest metro areas. It also includes information on women-owned firms.
States are About to See a Historic Infusion of Funding to Help Entrepreneurs
COMMENTARY | The federal stimulus package provides $10 billion for states to boost the capital available to new businesses. If they don’t invest the money carefully, it will be a missed opportunity.
How a Federal Agency Excluded Thousands of Viable Businesses From Pandemic Relief
The Small Business Administration refuses to give pandemic relief loans to people who have filed for bankruptcy, even if their businesses can survive.
How the Pandemic Economy Could Wipe Out a Generation of Black-Owned Businesses
Danette Wilder spent years building up her company. Now it has to survive an existential threat to Black entrepreneurs.
'It’s Putting Us in The Firing Line': Some Small Business Owners Worry About Gov. Greg Abbott Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions
Abbott’s order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers wear masks inside their establishments. Some say they will keep coronavirus restrictions in place, but some business owners worry those decisions could anger potential customers.
Smallest Businesses Will Get Special Window to Apply for Federal Relief Funds
The Biden administration announced the change to the Paycheck Protection Program on Monday, along with other measures to improve access to funding for minority-owned businesses.
Covid Caused Cities to Rework Rules for Restaurants. Which Changes Will Stick?
Over the past year, cities have taken action that’s ranged from streamlining permits for outdoor dining, to providing benches for restaurants to use for seating.
Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on $900 Billion Covid Relief Package
The agreement reached Sunday does not include direct funding for state and local governments but does extend the amount of time they have to spend previously appropriated federal funds.
Nearly 1-in-6 Restaurants Are Closed, Some Permanently, Industry Group Says
The National Restaurant Association estimates there are now over 110,000 closures and says the industry badly needs government aid to get through the pandemic.
To Create A Strong Government Technology Ecosystem, Increase Inclusivity
COMMENTARY | It’s time we did more to support underrepresented entrepreneurs to improve local government services and increase inclusivity.
Governors Announce Small Business Aid Alongside Restrictions
States hope the money will help businesses survive public health orders.
States Go After Small Businesses on Amazon—and Sometimes Amazon—for Millions in Back Sales Taxes
The Supreme Court in 2018 gave states the power to make new rules for collecting sales taxes online. But back taxes on products sold by small businesses on Amazon’s marketplace are still a major point of dispute.
Local and State Governments Spent $9 Billion on Small Business Aid
As the economy cratered during the pandemic, local and state governments offered an important financial lifeline for small businesses, according to a new report.
In a Bid to Save Local Restaurants, Cities Open Streets and Parking Lots to Outdoor Dining
The popular "Streatery" program in Madison, Wisconsin could extend beyond its current October end date.
Businesses Want a Shield Against COVID-19 Lawsuits. But What About Customer Safety?
As Congress debates liability protections, states step up.
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