U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Announces New Paycheck Protection Program Milestone

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Announces New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Milestone
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In Less Than Two Months, One Million Borrowers Apply for Direct Forgiveness through Agency’s PPP Portal 

Administrator Guzman highlights new Direct Forgiveness Portal and other innovations as critical to accelerating reviews and approvals


(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration press release dated: September 22, 2021)

Washington - - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reached a major milestone today as its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal recorded its one millionth PPP loan forgiveness application for borrowers seeking forgiveness for loans of $150,000 or less. “We are committed to delivering against the promise of forgiveness for our eligible PPP borrowers. Our innovative direct forgiveness portal is helping our PPP borrowe...

Boeing CEO Updates Employees on Second-Quarter Results | site |



(Information contained in The Boeing Company press release dated: July 28, 2021)

Chicago, July 28, 2021 - - Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun shared the following message with employees today addressing the company’s second-quarter results: With the onset of COVID-19 more than a year and a half ago, life and work as we knew it were turned upside down. As an industry, we faced it head on and worked together every step of the way. Our market, industry and team are resilient – and we are proving that every day. Thank you for your hard work and commitment as we drive stability across our operations, improve performance and transform our company for the future. As we share our second quarter results today, you will see our efforts gaining traction and our recovery accelerating, as reflected in improved revenue, earnings and cash flow, as well as stabilizing workforce l...

U.S. Small Business Administration says Federal Government Awards Record-Breaking S145.7 Billion in Contracting to Small Businesses | site |



SBA says Eight Federal Agencies Receive A+ Rating on FY2020 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard


(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) press release dated: July 28, 2021)

Washington - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the federal government exceeded its small business federal contracting goal, awarding 26.01 percent or $145.7 billion in federal contract dollars to small businesses, a $13 billion increase from the previous fiscal year. “Despite the fact that it’s been an extremely challenging year for small businesses, the SBA is proud to announce that our nation’s entrepreneurs used their trademark ingenuity, grit, and determination to do a record amount of contracts -- $145.7 billion -- with the...

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman meets with the Spanish Broadcasting System Board Members | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] press release dated: June 23, 2021)

Washington - - On June 16, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and the executive board of the Spanish Broadcasting System met at a virtual roundtable. The group discussed the priorities of the Biden – Harris Administration and the equity focus on economic aid made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act, especially to those in underserved communities.

“As the first Latina in President Biden’s Cabinet, I’ve made outreach to my Hispanic familia one of my key priorities,” said SBA Administrator Guzman. “Your partnership is vital in that effort – the Hispanic media has a long history of telling the story of our nation’s...

National Telecommunications and Information Administration Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide Across the Country | site |



NTIA map links poverty usage and broadband access by compiling data sets to show where high-poverty communities are located with relation to internet usage patterns and access to computers and related equipment


(Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 17, 2021)

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new publicly available digital map that displays key indicators of broadband needs across the country. This is the first interactive, public map that allows users to explore different datasets about where people do not have quality Internet access. The public “Indicators of Broadband Need” tool released today puts on one map, for the first time, data from b...

Boeing Statement on U.S.-EU Understanding on Aircraft Subsidies | site |



(Information contained in The Boeing Company press release dated: June 15, 2021)


Chicago, June 15, 2021— Boeing today released the following statement:

“Boeing welcomes the agreement by Airbus and the European Union that all future government support for the development or production of commercial aircraft must be provided on market terms. The understanding reached today commits the EU to addressing launch aid, and leaves in place the necessary rules to ensure that the EU and United States live up to that commitment, without requiring further WTO action. Boeing will fully support the U.S. Government’s efforts to ensure that the principles in this understanding are respected.”...

Federal Trade Commission Approves Final Administrative Consent Order Against Amazon for Withholding Customer Tips from Amazon Flex Drivers | site |


(Information contained in Federal Trade Commission [FTC] press release dated: June 10, 2021)

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Amazon, which has agreed to pay more than $61.7 million to settle charges that it failed to pay Amazon Flex drivers the full amount of tips they received from Amazon customers over a two and a half year period.

According to the FTC’s administrative complaint, announced in February 2021, the company regularly advertised that drivers participating in the Flex program would be paid $18-25 per hour for their work making deliveries to customers. The ads, along with numerous other documents provided to Flex drivers, also prominently featured statements such as: “You...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on the Conclusion of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit | site |



U.S. Department of Commerce said, "This year’s Investment Summit was the largest in its history with representatives from every U.S. state and territory participating for the first time ever"


(Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 11, 2021) On the final day of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “The United States offers unmatched diversity, a culture of innovation, and the world’s most productive workforce to global companies of all sizes looking to grow and succeed in the U.S. market. This week’s Investment Summit showcased that America is back and open for business, and I am thrilled to share it was a record-shattering success. “This year’s event was attended by over...

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman’s Statement on Role of Small Businesses in Strengthening America’s Supply Chains following the President’s 100 Day Review Report | site |


(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] press release dated: June 9, 2021)

Washington - - Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman issued the following statement in response to President’s 100 Day Review Report on America’s Supply Chains:

“The 100 Day Review report on America’s supply chains breaks new ground in recognizing that a resilient supply chain depends on all of our small businesses and innovative startups, including those owned by women, people of color, and others who have been historically left behind by federal R&D and investment policy and whose full potential we need to leverage if we are to build back better. The SBA looks forward to partnering across the federal government...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 8, 2021) Following the 68-32 bipartisan passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 in the Senate, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “Over the past three months, I have heard from dozens of stakeholders at every level of the semiconductor supply chain and customer base that we need smart, strategic investments to shore up our domestic supply chain and bolster U.S. leadership — and we need them now. “Today, the Senate took a critical bipartisan step forward to make the investments we need to continue America’s legacy as a global leader in innovation. I applaud the Senators from both parties who came together to get this done. This funding isn’t just about addressing the c...