Washington, D.C.—With the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) now closed and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) nearly out of funds, small business groups and business owners around the country are calling for the creation of more direct grants that would offer additional assistance to hard-hit small businesses.
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With key federal relief programs out of funds, more than 1,500 business organizations and small business owners nationwide express need for unrestricted direct grant assistance for hard-hit small businesses
Statement from Lindsey Vigoda, Colorado Director for Small Business Majority, on the Colorado Senate Health & Human Services Committee’s passage of HB21-1232
“We applaud the Colorado Senate Health & Human Services Committee vote to advance the Colorado Health Insurance Option (HB21-1232) because it would make quality health coverage more accessible to Colorado’s small businesses.
Statement from Lindsey Vigoda, Colorado Director for Small Business Majority, on the Colorado House of Representatives passing HB21-1232 today
"Colorado's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic hinges on the success of our small business community, and they need access to health coverage that makes sense for their bottom lines and ensures they and their workforce can stay healthy. This is why the Colorado Health Insurance Option (HB21-1232) is a commonsense solution for small business owners and employees alike who are struggling with the high cost of healthcare.
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on what lawmakers should do next to help more small businesses access capital as funding available through the Paycheck Protection Program runs out
“Although Congress intended the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to last through May 31, most of the funding has been exhausted except for a small amount allocated as a set aside for community financial institutions. While PPP has been a critical short-term lifeline for many businesses, the program was always fundamentally flawed as it was based on an unequal traditional banking system. At the same time, we know small businesses, particularly those owned by women, entrepreneurs of color and immigrants, are still struggling one year into the pandemic.
Declaración hecha por Xiomara Peña, Vicepresidenta de Colaboraciones Estratégicas de Small Business Majority, sobre los próximos pasos que deberían tomar los legisladores para ayudar a más pequeñas empresas a acceder capital mientras que la financiación disponible en el Programa de Protección de Sueldos sigue agotándose
“Aunque el Congreso tenía la intención de que el Programa de Protección de Sueldos (PPP por sus siglas en inglés) durara hasta el 31 de mayo, la mayor parte de los fondos se han agotado, excepto por una pequeña cantidad asignada como reserva para instituciones financieras comunitarias. Aunque el PPP ha sido un salvavidas crítico de corto plazo para muchas empresas, el programa siempre fue fundamentalmente defectuoso, ya que se basó en un sistema bancario tradicional disparejo.
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the proposals outlined in President Biden’s address to Congress that would support entrepreneurs, small employers and their employees
“President Biden’s address to the joint session of Congress tonight demonstrated his commitment to investing in our nation’s infrastructure and to making essential benefits that small businesses typically struggle to access more readily available.
New survey of Small Business Majority’s network reveals that Black-owned small businesses are most likely to report worsening conditions
A new survey of Small Business Majority’s network released today reveals that even as economic conditions are starting to improve for some small businesses, small businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color are disproportionately lagging behind white-owned businesses.
The poll, which is the seventh in a series of COVID-19 related surveys of Small Business Majority’s network, finds 15% of Latino and 13% of Black entrepreneurs say their business is temporarily closed, compared to 6% of white business owners. Overall, 11% of businesses say they are closed temporarily.
Nueva encuesta de la red de Small Business Majority revela que las pequeñas empresas propiedad de Afroamericanos tienen más probabilidades de reportar que sus condiciones han empeorado
Una nueva encuesta de la red de Small Business Majority publicada el día de hoy revela que incluso cuando las condiciones económicas están empezando a mejorar para algunas pequeñas empresas, las pequeñas empresas propiedad de minorías se están quedando desproporcionadamente atrás con respecto a las propiedades blancas.
Statement from Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer on the work needed to advance equity for communities of color following the Derek Chauvin trial verdict
Yesterday we saw accountability for the murder of George Floyd, but this one small step forward does not change the fact that there are recurring acts of racial violence and injustices in our country. There is much more work to be done to move towards an equitable society and economy.
Declaración por parte de la Vicepresidenta de Colaboraciones Estratégicas de Small Business Majority Xiomara Peña sobre el trabajo necesario para poder avanzar la equidad en las comunidades minoritarias después de el veredicto de juicio de Derek Chauvin
Ayer vimos rendición de cuentas por el asesinato de George Floyd, pero este pequeño paso adelante no cambia el hecho de que hay actos recurrentes de violencia racial e injusticias en nuestro país. Hay mucho más trabajo por hacer para avanzar hacia una sociedad y una economía equitativa.