Chamber Blog

• U.S. Chamber: How Much Growth is Needed to Return to Pre-Crisis Levels?

  We are in the middle of an economic freefall caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. The economy will likely contract by more than 30% (annualized) in the second quarter. The economy contracted close to 5%...
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• COVID-19 privacy legislation should protect consumers, allow needed research, and get Americans back to work

  -- From the U.S. Chamber The pandemic has proven how data is generating solutions that help people and the economy. Tech companies across the board have stepped up to fight the pandemic,...
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• SBA Release PPP Forgiveness Application and Guidance

  The U.S. Small Business Administration issued much-awaited guidance, allowing borrowers to claim forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans.  The SBA released on...
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• Some FAQ on PPP loan forgiveness

  Question: Will a borrower’s PPP loan forgiveness amount (pursuant to section 1106 of the CARES Act and SBA’s implementing rules and guidance) be reduced if the borrower laid off an employee,...
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• Member Spotlight: Advance Awards and Gifts

  Advance Awards and Gifts has not only been donated awards to local healthcare entities to recognize the great work of our #HealthcareHeroes during the pandemic, the business also has used...
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