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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a guide to help small businesses, independent contractors, and gig economy workers prepare to file for a coronavirus relief loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Colleagues: Congress has approved $350 billion in emergency loans for small businesses to help them keep workers employed. In fact, if small businesses maintain or later restore their payrolls, they may not have to repay some — or possibly any — of the loan. Here’s a guide and checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue today applauded Congress and the administration for their responsive actions to help businesses stay open and pay their employees and reduce the potential of future layoffs.
U.S. small businesses are pivoting their operations to produce all types of personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following response to the G20 Leaders’ Summit Statement on COVID-19 released today, affirming a commitment to enhancing cooperation to fight the pandemic, safeguard the global economy and address international trade disputes.
The CARES Act is a step in the right direction and would keep American families and businesses afloat through the crisis.
Colleagues: Provided below are a few links you may find helpful: DLAs’ Request for Information on PPE in response to COVID-19 https://www.businessdefense.gov/coronavirus/ www.businessdefense.gov
A new study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU), “The Transatlantic Economy 2020,” confirms that the United States and Europe share the most integrated and economic partnership globally. Today, the relationship is being tested by the recent impact of the Coronavirus on supply chains and demand, persistent trade disputes, and uncertainty about the contours of the UK’s future economic relationship with the EU.
Report also highlights the need for continued efforts to address the coronavirus impact together
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue applauded Senate passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and urged the House to immediately pass the legislation to help businesses stay open and pay their employees, reduce the potential of future layoffs, and ensure more hardworking Americans have access to their paychecks.