Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Support local businesses for Father's Day
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
Owner of East Austin boutique burned in early June says recovery is just now beginning
On Tuesday AFD said they’re still investigating. Right now Alexander says she’s working with her own insurance company, the landlord’s and her business neighbor’s, waiting for money to kick in.
El Interior of Austin to close its doors after more than 40 years
The owner, Marcia Lucas, is ready to retire after over 40 years in business and is holding a storewide liquidation sale.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Black-owned businesses in Austin you can support
A look at some of the local black-owned businesses you can support.
9-year-old Kamryn Johnson sells bracelets to help Minneapolis rebuild after riots
The Twin Cities metro is healing following the death of George Floyd and destructive riots. The efforts to help families to rebuild neighborhoods is just starting and some of the biggest ideas are coming from small efforts.
Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Austin appeal in paid sick leave case
According to NFIB, a small business advocacy organization, the 3rd Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction in 2018 that put the ordinance on hold hile the was pending.
Should small business owners take out personal loans during coronavirus?
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
FOX 7 Discussion: People using COVID-19 funds to help damaged businesses
Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about funds for restaurants damaged by looting and vandalism.
GoFundMe campaign set up for Austin area black-owned businesses affected by COVID-19, recent protests
The funds, according to the campaign, will support verified black-owned business owners affected by COVID-19, protests, riots and looting.
Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Two black-owned businesses burned in Monday morning fire, cause under investigation
East Austin businesses, Kane’s Barbershop and Altatudes, caught fire and suffered extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.
Black businesses hit hard by COVID-19 fight to stay afloat
Stephanie Byrd agonized over temporarily laying off nearly the entire staff at her family’s trio of Detroit businesses when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Local stores looking forward to reopening met with frustration as looters vandalize storefronts
The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
More than $18.5 million in funds issued so far through Wilco Forward
The grant program is helping more than 1,600 local small businesses in Williamson County with financial woes as they deal with the impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.