Larger companies initially took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program, which was intended to offer forgivable loans to smaller businesses.
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The Small Business administration is going to open up a special two-week lending window starting Wednesday as part of an effort to aid smaller firms and companies owned by people of color. Plus, a new survey on how Black business owners are feeling about the economy right now. And, one factor in rising house prices: the soaring cost of lumber.
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White House plans to announce PPP changes to help smaller businesses and those owned by people of color
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
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David Brancaccio
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