Tag Archives: Small Business Administration
National Small Business Week: Owners Optimistic Despite Economic Turbulence
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW) for more than 50 years. The weeklong event runs from April 30 – May 6 and highlights small business success stories and provides networking opportunities, educational workshops and … Continue reading
AGC of America Takes Victory Lap Over Actions on Loan Necessity Questionnaire

Officials for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) claimed responsibility recently for actions taken by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), suggesting that a lawsuit filed against SBA “quickly yielded results.” The association filed a legal complaint in December … Continue reading
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Now Available

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department recently released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan forgiveness application along with application instructions. The form and instructions advise borrowers on how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent … Continue reading
SBA Clarifies Rules for Construction in PPP

On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin asked Congress to add $250 billion more to the $349 billion already approved for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act due to high demand from … Continue reading
Final 2018 Budget Plan: EPA, DOE Cuts Remain

The White House’s 2018 federal budget plan, which was released yesterday, is a close match for the outline that came out in March. Deep cuts are still planned for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the elimination of the popular … Continue reading