Education Oct 10 New lawsuit from small business group seeks to block Biden student debt relief plan By Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Nation Apr 25 Watch Road trip nostalgia is good news for this third-generation family business After more than a year of pandemic lockdown, the tourism industry is preparing for millions of newly vaccinated Americans to catch travel fever. That’s a business opportunity for a third-generation Georgia restaurateur whose family name was once synonymous with the… By Rickey Bevington, Georgia Public Broadcasting
Economy Apr 19 Asian-owned businesses say they’re reeling from hate and violence, operating in fear Asian American businesses are dealing with the spate of hate crimes, adding to the pandemic’s already difficult economic crisis. By Vignesh Ramachandran
Politics Mar 30 WATCH: Biden signs two-month Paycheck Protection Program extension into law The Senate passed a bill 92-7 last Thursday to extend the deadline for business owners to apply for forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. By News Desk and Associated Press
Politics Feb 04 WATCH: Experts, leaders testify before House on the small business economy during COVID-19 As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic, many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees. By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press
Dec 24 Watch 6:49 With the economy teetering, millions of Americans try to launch new businesses With the pandemic raging and the nation’s economy teetering, now might seem like a curious time to start a business. But is it? Paul Solman asks the question, and answers it. Transcript:… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 7:20 After a summer of no tourists, winter is coming for Maine’s small businesses By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman Small business owners in Maine that rely on a tourist-filled summer have been shuttering shops since the start of the pandemic. With negotiations over a stimulus package stalled, and the cold season approaching, many of them face a bleak future. Continue watching
Aug 03 With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of virus By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press Many restaurants that got coronavirus relief loans have spent the money and now find themselves in the same precarious position as in the pandemic's early days. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Trump holds roundtable with governors on reopening small businesses amid COVID-19 By Associated Press Three months after the viral outbreak shut down businesses across the country, U.S. employers are still shedding jobs at a heavy rate, a trend that points to a slow and prolonged recovery from the recession. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Small business leaders speak about surviving the COVID-19 crisis By Associated Press The House Small Business Committee will hold a forum May 28 to hear about how small businesses have adjusted their models in response to the economic downturn spurred by the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading