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Nov 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Blog: PPP data show community bank lending urgency

A new ICBA blog post explores data showing the urgency of community banks’ Paycheck Protection Program response to help save small businesses in their communities.

Sep 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
SBA: PPP portal tops 1M submissions

The SBA said its Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal has topped 1 million applications for $17 billion in relief since it launched Aug. 4.

Sep 13, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
OSHA developing standards for employer vaccine mandate

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to release new standards following President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private employers with 100 or more employees.

Sep 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA testifies on need for simple PPP forgiveness

ICBA told Congress that the Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.

Sep 1, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA to Congress: PPP Forgiveness Should Be Straightforward

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today told Congress that the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.

Aug 31, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Financial Times: Community banks ‘irreplaceable’ during pandemic

A new Financial Times article (paywall) reports on how community banks have been “irreplaceable” during the pandemic, including by leading the Paycheck Protection Program response.