Coleman Movers & Shakers – Brian Comiskey, LRM Lender Consultants, and Patriot Bank

February 25, 2021 Caity RoachEditor Coleman Movers & Shakers – Brian Comiskey, LRM Lender Consultants, Patriot Bank Brian Comiskey Named Chief Credit Officer at SomerCor “Brian has played a pivotal role in growing our loan origination and streamlining our operations,” says Manuel Flores, SomerCor President and CEO. “Brian’s deep knowledge of the SBA 504 program…

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SBA Hot Topic Tuesday  – Upcoming Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program

SBA Hot Topic Tuesday  – Upcoming Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program The Biden-Harris Administration and the SBA announced yesterday that they will be taking steps to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses by revising certain aspects of PPP. Here is what we currently know about the changes: The 14-day Exclusivity Period for…

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Flash Report  – Biden-Harris Administration and SBA Prioritize the Smallest of Small Businesses

February 22, 2021 Caity RoachEditor Flash Report  – Biden-Harris Administration and SBA Prioritize the Smallest of Small Businesses “The SBA is a frontline agency working to create an inclusive economy, focused on reaching women-owned, minority-owned, low- and moderate-income, rural, and other underserved communities in meaningful ways,” says SBA Senior Advisor Michael Roth. “While reported data…

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Main Street Monday – New York City Restaurants Report  57% Decrease in Employment

February 22, 2021 Caity RoachEditor Main Street Monday – New York City Restaurants Report  57% Decrease in Employment “We’re nearly a year into the public health and economic crisis that has decimated New York City’s restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues,” says Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance. “While the reopening of highly…

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Fraud Friday – Bookkeepers Embezzle Over $1 Million From Small Business Clients

February 19, 2021 Caity RoachEditor Fraud Friday – Bookkeepers Embezzle Over $1 Million From Small Business Clients “People need to know who these people really are,” says George Lambos, the owner of a small business restaurant that was defrauded by Patricia Lindau and her husband, Kjell Lindau.  “It’s sickening,” Lambos says of the situation. He…

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Main Street Monday – House Committee Approves $25 Billion Restaurant Grant Program

February 15, 2021 Caity RoachEditor Main Street Monday – House Committee Approves $25 Billion Restaurant Grant Program “As we approach the one-year mark of pandemic-related dining restrictions, we know that virtually every restaurant in every community has been impacted,” says Tom Bené, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. “The year ahead will be…

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