The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses, including our nation's bus and motorcoach companies. It authorizes up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.  This program also applies to individuals who are self-employed or who are independent contractors.

Small business like yours should begin the application process immediately. The links below will guide you through the process.

1. Get a top-line overview of the program HERE

2. If you’re a lender, more information can be found HERE

3. If you’re a borrower, more information can be found HERE

4. The application for borrowers can be found HERE

The Treasury Department announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment.   Read their recent bulletin to find answers to commonly asked questions:   Who is eligible for the economic impact payment? How will the IRS know where to send my payment? The IRS does not have my direct deposit information. What can I do? I am not typically required to file a tax return. Can I still receive my payment? How can I file the tax return needed to receive my economic impact payment? I have not filed my tax return for 2018 or 2019. Can I still receive an economic impact payment? I need to file a tax return. How long are the economic impact payments available? Where can I get more information?   The IRS will post new information on  IRS.gov/coronavirus  as soon as it becomes available.   The IRS has a reduced staff in many of its offices but remains committed to helping eligible individuals receive their payments expeditiously. Check for updated information on  IRS.gov/coronavirus  rather than calling IRS assistors who are helping process 2019 returns.   Small business town hall offers CARES Act guidance A panel of experts spoke about important aspects of the CARES Act and answered questions from concerned small business owners at a National Small Business Town Hall, held last week. Watch the video on YouTube.   Panelists included:   Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce David L. Barron, member at Cozen O'Connor Marilyn D. Landis, president and CEO of Basic Business Concepts, Inc.; Shari Levitin, founder of Shari Levitin Group Christel Slaughter, Ph.D., CEO of SSA Consultants and chair of the U.S. Chamber's Small Business Council