Small Business
[Paycheck Protection Program\Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program]
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza: “While every American is being affected by COVID-19, the impact of this pandemic is particularly hurting our schools and places of worship, and disproportionately impacting the underrepresented communities.”
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[Black Businesses\Earl Graves\Black Enterprises]
Morial: “Graves demonstrated an almost perfect combination of intelligence, ambition, tenacity, and passion in his career… His influence can be seen everywhere from the humblest small businesses to the c-suites of the nation’s most influential corporations.”
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[Black Business\Earl G. Graves Sr.,]
Graves was widely considered to be the ultimate champion of Black business, launching Black Enterprise in 1970 to not only chronicle the rise of African American entrepreneurs, but also provide the tools for African Americans to succeed in business.
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[COVID-19\Paycheck Protection Program]
AGC: “We urge the President and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to immediately clarify the eligibility standard for the program so that all construction firms that employ fewer than 500 people are able to take advantage.”
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[Community Financial Institutions]
The PPP allows financial institutions to provide forgivable loans to small businesses so they can keep employees on their payroll while having additional funds to pay rent, utilities and other costs.
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[Women’s History Month\T.D. Jakes’ International Leadership Summit]
T.D. Jakes: “Female leaders bring a unique perspective and drive to the workplace. “Their brilliance, extreme drive to achieve and infectious enthusiasm are not to be missed.These women represent the fact that God has an international strategy for women.”
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Three Butterflies LLC\Little Lumpy & the Butterfly Bunch]
Comprised of Little Lumpy, Amazing, Sophie, Hector, Hazel, and the Twins, PJ & Joseph, Little Lumpy & the Butterfly Bunch, is an emerging global children’s lifestyle brand.
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[Small Business Administration]
Rep. Velazquez: “I am looking forward to the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of Administrator Carranza’s plans to run the agency.”
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[Small Business\Employee Owned Businesses]
Rep. Velázquez. “Employee-owned companies can take on many forms, but the central premise is that interests of the employees and owners are aligned.”
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[Black & Minority Businesses\ Chicago’s NOF Program]
Mayor Lightfoot: “Today’s announcement of additional funding builds on our commitment to drive transformative inclusive growth in neighborhoods with the greatest need. Our efforts to reform the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant process will support more local businesses and entrepreneurs, sending a clear message that every community in Chicago is open for business.”
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