New Mask Requirements Mandated in Several Maryland Counties and DC.
With no hearings and little notice, several Maryland counties and the District of Columbia have announced mandatory requirements for the use of face masks by both customers and employees at certain essential businesses. Most of these requirements only apply to retail establishments, but many of our members do operate retail facilities and/or may be making […]
Additional Information about Paycheck Protection Program
Please find below additional information and links to resources about the Paycheck Protection Program provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury. U.S. Department of Treasury: Assistance for Small Business The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other […]
NFIB WEBINAR COVID-19 Part IV: How to Apply for a Coronavirus Small Business Loan
NFIB WEBINAR: Friday, April 3rd at 12pm ET NFIB will host its fourth COVID-19 webinar on Friday, April 3, 2020, at 12 pm ET, which will focus exclusively on small business loan programs that are now available. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications are already being accepted. And starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and […]
Urgent Alert Regarding Paycheck Protection Program
By NFIB Starting this Friday, April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietors can apply for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program. The Department of the Treasury is advising small businesses “to apply as quickly as you can because there is a funding cap.” Read More As small businesses across the country are grappling […]
“Phase Three” COVID-19 Legislation: Keys for Motor Carriers
From the American Trucking Associations Last week, President Trump signed into law the biggest economic recovery package in American history, marking the third phase of emergency relief legislation Congress has passed in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides financial assistance to employers and independent contractors through […]
NFIB Coronavirus Part III: Financial Resources and Updates for Small Business
On Monday, March 31, 2020, NFIB hosted a webinar walking business owners and employers through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act stimulus bill, which will provide small business grants, forgivable loans, and tax relief. Watch Here.