Louisiana Department of Revenue Announces Non Profit & Small Business Assistance Program
Louisiana Department of Revenue Announces Non Profit & Small Business Assistance Program By communications@labizspeaks.org August 18, 2021 Charities, faith-based organizations and small businesses can apply for grants Starting Monday Aug. 16, 2021, charities, faith-based organizations and small businesses can apply for grants to support COVID-19 response and relief efforts in Louisiana through the Louisiana Nonprofit […]
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Portal
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Portal By communications@labizspeaks.org August 18, 2021 The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA. “The SBA’s new streamlined application portal will simplify forgiveness for […]
National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week By communications@labizspeaks.org August 18, 2021 Virtual Summit September 13 -15, 2021 The SBA announced its 2021 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit (NSBW) for September 13-15, 2021. The virtual summit will honor the nation’s 30 million small businesses for their perseverance, ingenuity, triumphs, and creativity. Watch Administrator Guzman’s announcement for National Small Business Week. | Video […]
LCCF Acknowledges newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, Congressional District 2
LCCF Acknowledges newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, Congressional District 2 By communications@labizspeaks.org May 12, 2021 New Orleans, LA – The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc. (LCCF), which advocates on behalf of minority-owned businesses across the state of Louisiana released a statement on U.S. Rep. Troy Carter who was recently sworn-in to represent portions […]
LCCF Comments on SBA Depletion of PPP Funding, Impact on Minority Businesses
LCCF Comments on SBA Depletion of PPP Funding, Impact on Minority Businesses By communications@labizspeaks.org May 6, 2021 NEW ORLEANS— The Small Business Administration said Wednesday that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been exhausted. The PPP had given out nearly 10.8 million loans worth more than $780 billion since April of last year. David St. […]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Empowering Women Forward with Power Pump Girls
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Empowering Women Forward with Power Pump Girls By communications@labizspeaks.org March 26, 2021 Power Pump Girls can be described as a lifestyle brand and social impact club. On a mission to empower women, they connect and serve by design. PPG unites women to create awareness and advocacy around social issues people, specifically […]
Empowering the North Louisiana Community with Candice Battiste of Power Coalition
Empowering the North Louisiana Community with Candice Battiste of Power Coalition By communications@labizspeaks.org March 18, 2021 The Power Coalition is a coalition of community-based organizations who work together to educate and empower voters across Louisiana. Through our voter engagement and community organizing work, we seek to unify our collective voices into a stronger, more cohesive […]