From pandemic recovery grant programs to small communities, large businesses, and even a single individual, there are a number of grants available for small businesses. As always, these grants address specific issues and the individuals and organizations providing the funds are looking to help solve a problem they see in their community or group of people.
When individual people create donations, the total amount is usually not that big, but it still helps the recipients a lot. This is the case with the bag that Gabrielle Union is supplying. Whether the grant is underwritten by an individual, government or private organizations, always keep an eye on which grants you qualify for.
With up to $10,000 available, pandemic recovery grant programs are now being offered nationwide. These grants address expansion, growth, economic development, fighting inflation and much more.
Actress and entrepreneur Gabrielle Union has a $75,000 donation that aims to help women-owned black businesses in the fashion, skin care and hair accessories industries. Each recipient will receive $25,000.
If you’re in the hospitality and lodging industries and Washington state, there’s $100 million available to help businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Verizon is offering $10,000 to small businesses through its “Digital Ready” grant program in partnership with Next Street and LISC. Along with the grant, Verizon is also offering more than 40 online courses with custom courses for free.
Small business news
This week’s brief also includes the SBA’s decision to stop collecting some PPP loans, which could help many small businesses that are struggling with the current inflation-related challenges they face.
Builder confidence continues to rise cautiously
Builder confidence is measured at 44%, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Housing Market Index, released this week. The HMI has risen steadily since the low of 31 in December 2022. However, the future of residential construction is uncertain due to “volatility in interest rates.
SBA questioned over decision to halt collection of some PPP loans
According to the Texas Rep. Roger Williams, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has decided to stop charging Payment Protection Plan loans with balances of less than $100,000. The PPP was passed from the CARES Act, passed in March 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic. As of April 2020, the SBA is handing out PPP money. The program ended on May 31, 2021.
Ranch ice cream? Brand collaboration figures, why not?
Wait, ranch flavored ice cream? Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream is one of Van Leeuwen’s seven new spring flavors. Most of the flavor alliances seem logical, like Sweet Maple Corn Bread, Blood Orange Chocolate Chip, Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker and Limoncello Cake. Most of us could settle for a cone of any one of these flavors.
How what you eat fuels your business success
People are always emphasizing exercise as a key to staying healthy when building a small business. On a daily basis, I have always believed, as one of my trainers always said, “movement is lotion”. But you also need to realize that what you feed your body is just as important as how much exercise (and sleep) you get.
Entenmann’s brings back classic packaging after rampant customer complaints
Entenmann’s, a New Jersey-based baked goods company, has brought back its iconic “window pack” after receiving complaints from customers about a change to its packaging design. The company switched to a new packaging design that did not feature the see-through window, according to a Fox report, that allowed customers to see the product inside.
NFIB argues that employers can require uniforms with business logos
Small businesses across the country may soon have the freedom to require uniforms with company logos, while still allowing employees to display union logos in other ways. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) filed an amicus brief supporting Tesla in a recent case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Etsy sellers face payment delays after Silicon Valley bank collapse
Etsy sellers are being hit by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in the worst possible way. The e-commerce marketplace popular with handmade artists told sellers via email that processing payments on their accounts could be delayed. NBC News reports that Etsy is not providing a timeline for when payments to sellers will resume.
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