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Published
June 18, 2021

Commentary: ABC exemptions help workers, protect small businesses

If Congress passes a proposal to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, Maine’s delegation should make sure it includes plenty of waivers.
Published
April 20, 2021

Pingree urges SBA to fix problems with online grant applications for arts, music venues

One arts official in Portland calls the federal agency's web portal, which went live on April 8, 'a disaster waiting to happen.'
Published
February 22, 2021

Biden creates 2-week window for only the smallest businesses to apply for pandemic relief

Biden's team is also carving out $1 billion to direct toward sole proprietors, such as home contractors and beauticians, the majority of which are owned by women and people of color.
Published
February 14, 2021

Additional PPE available for small Portland businesses
Published
February 10, 2021

More than 6,000 Maine employers receive new pandemic aid

About $463 million in new Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans has been approved in the month since applications started.

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Published
February 9, 2021

Gov. Mills offers compromise to give tax break to 99% of business loan recipients

The proposal would extend full state tax relief to the first $1 million received by small businesses and nonprofits under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Published
February 4, 2021

Maine lenders report less demand for latest round of pandemic relief loans

Reduced demand for Paycheck Protection Program loans is likely the result of stricter requirements, other funding options and the recovery of some industries.
Published
January 15, 2021

Maine lenders ready for second round of Paycheck Protection Program

The federal program, renewed as part of an economic stimulus package passed last year, can provide up to $284 billion in loans.
Published
January 10, 2021

Our View: Small-business growth is the recession’s cure

The job loss in 2020 was worse than any recession in the last 50 years and will take extraordinary action to bring jobs back.
Published
December 21, 2020

Passage of federal pandemic aid bill gives Mainers glimmer of hope despite shortcomings

The $900 billion package that passed the House and Senate late Monday includes a $300-per-week unemployment benefit for the next 3 months and $600 stimulus checks for those making up to $75,000.