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IMPACT

Comcast RISE | November 24, 2021

Comcast Corporation announces today a major expansion of Comcast RISE to all women-owned businesses nationwide, furthering its efforts to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners with access to the digital tools and funding they need to thrive. In its first year alone, Comcast RISE has provided more than $60 million in grants, marketing, and technology services to more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color - including Black, Ind...

AICPA | September 17, 2020

The American Institute of CPAs today renewed its call for swift passage of legislation to extend and expand the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides critical relief for small businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. “From the beginning, we have advocated for the support of small businesses, their survival and their ability to employ people,” said AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA. “It’s apparent that to increase the odds of many sm...

Small Business Trends | June 10, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act signed June 5 by President Donald Trump amends key parts of the pandemic loan program for small business owners. HR7010 makes key changes to parts of the Paycheck Protection Plan. Some of these changes will surely be welcomed by small business owners who’ve received PPP funds recently. You have more time to apply, more time to use the money, and more time to rehire employees. If you have applied or are applying for a PPP loan and was st...

FINANCE

Avetta | October 06, 2021

Avetta®, the leading provider of supply chain risk management software, announced today a unique partnership with NEXT Insurance, the leading insurtech company transforming small business insurance, to offer suppliers with affordable and customized coverage policy options. NEXT provides particularly cost-effective insurance options for small businesses, which aligns with a significant portion of Avetta’s supplier network. Avetta is committed to providing its customers wi...