While Black owned businesses were worst hit, those owned by Asian people were close behind.

The extra charges cover masks, gloves, protective gear and cleaning to prevent the spread of the virus.

The program’s helping them attract new customers and bring in revenue during the downturn.

Small businesses, already under strain from COVID-19 lockdowns, are trying to navigate how they engage with their communities and employees during ongoing protests.

One change: Businesses will have more time to spend their loans and still qualify for forgiveness.

Among the proposed changes: more time to spend and pay back the funds, fewer restrictions on how to use it

A vintage cafe and clothing store adapted to lockdown with a new business model. What will a partial reopening mean?

Business owners are calling the NFIB with questions about how different rules work in different states, and sometimes different counties within those states.

Business advocates say that’s a sign smaller businesses are finally getting the loans they applied for.

The new application form for the forgiveness program offers some clarification on significant points.