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CARES Paycheck Protection Program

Posted: April 3 2020 at 10:36 AM

The CARES Act is lengthy legislation intended to “provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.” Among other things, it expands unemployment insurance eligibility and establishes loans, credits, and payment delays to help employers meet payroll and other obligations.

The application process for the Paycheck Protection Program is now open and now's the time to apply. View the Paycheck Protection Program overview. 

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