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Utah small business' struggles highlight problems with federal aid programs
From Beehive State News
Utah company WolfTraders was one of the small businesses that applied for assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) when COVID-19 hit, although it didn’t get quite what it needed.
Oregon men's barber shop chain charts reopening
From East PDX Today
A family-owned group of franchise barber shops in the Portland metro area is moving at a steady clip to get the shops back up and running after the months-long COVID-19 shutdown.
Cambridge business owner says life changed on her birthday
From North Boston News
She has lost clients, is on unemployment but sees road ahead for company
Siskiyou County motel says business is picking up
From NE Cali News
As California grapples with the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a small motel in the far northern Siskiyou County village of Happy Camp wants people to know it is open for business.
Hal Sports forced to cancel 95% of events due to COVID-19 shutdown
From SE Denver News
When news of the COVID-19 outbreak first hit, Lonnie and Michelle Somers didn’t expect it to negatively impact their sporting events business for more than an eight-week timeframe. However, nearly three months later and the shutdown remains in effect.
Hotel industry, reeling from COVID-related closures, seeks solutions for solvency
From PHX Reporter
With hotels nationwide challenged by the COVID-19 economic downturn, industry leaders say results need to come soon before the financial crisis worsens.
NYCRUNS director Lastoe: Long-term, low-interest loan would help
From Empire State Today
Running events canceled, postponed, more than 30 employees impacted
Pandemic alters or wipes out road races in New Orleans
From Nola Reporter
Sugar Bowl Classic Crescent City Classic converted to virtual event
Arkansas hotel executive wants officials, public to understand issues
From Natural State Business News
Hotels need government assistance, lenders’ cooperation to survive, says Patel
Eagle's Bonfire Brewing adapts business amid COVID-19 pandemic
From Central Colorado News
Eagle-based Bonfire Brewing is dealing with abrupt business disruptions in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic shut-downs.
Club for Growth cheers calls for reducing government regulation during COVID-19 recovery
From Washington Business Daily
Congressional leaders have been calling for regulatory relief in the face of the COVID-19 crisis throughout May, a position applauded by the Club for Growth.
COVID-19 shutdowns affect D.C. dentist
From Washington D.C. Business Daily
Since the purchase of her Washington, D.C. dental office in 2015 dentist Noelle Dunn‘s practice has quadrupled in size. Now, COVID-19 has caused the office to close, opening only for the rare dental emergency.
Parking company founder: Industry left behind by relief programs
From Washington D.C. Business Daily
Chapman said he doesn’t know why Congress sidelined businesses
Rasmussen poll: Most Americans want government to aid businesses hurt by shutdowns
From Washington D.C. Business Daily
Pollster Scott Rasmussen said most Americans believe businesses that were forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic should receive some form of government aid to cover their losses.
Furloughed Premier Parking worker: 'Pandemic has been a nightmare for me'
From Nashville Standard
COVID-19's blindside of the U.S. economy has crushed the confidence of at least one Nashville-area furloughed national parking and driving company worker who believed hard work will always pay off.
Pandemic, personal tragedy leaves furloughed Austin man 'feeling helplessness'
From Austin News
For furloughed Premier Parking employee Shane Williams, the COVID-19 pandemic is not simply a global health crisis that threw him out of work. It also has exacerbated a personal tragedy in his family.
Furloughed Waverly manager: Pandemic putting 'extreme strain on our family'
From Volunteer State News
Just a few months ago, Carlin Escue was an account manager in Premier Parking's corporate office in Nashville. That was before COVID-19 did its number on the local, state, national and world economy.
COVID-19 furloughed diabetic Gainesville man 'depressed, stressed, highly aggravated'
From NC Florida News
An Alachua County man furloughed from his job with a national parking and driving company weeks ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic says he's overwhelmed by his need to take care of his family and his own health issues.
COVID-19 furloughed Seattle driver wonders how she'll feed her 3 children
From Seattle City Wire
A Seattle woman furloughed weeks ago from her job with a national parking and driving company over COVID-19 says she's counting her blessings and trying to weather the pandemic's curses, but the economic effects of the virus show no sign of easing.
Furloughed Nashville valet driver: Pandemic has 'very negative impact on my family'
From Knox Times
A few months ago, as his college studies continued, Geordan Reed had every reason to expect a solid future as well as a job with a national parking and driving company.