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The Women-Owned Small Business Integrity Act of 2024

Written by Lisa Coppola on April 23, 2024. Posted in Business, Entrepreneurship.

In the first quarter of 2024, the House of Representatives passed legislation for women-owned small businesses (WOSB). The bipartisan bill, titled The WOSB Integrity Act of 2024 will ensure that the intended federal contracting...

WNY Blizzard Opens the Door for Low-Interest Small Business Loans

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Entrepreneurship.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster assistance to small businesses through low interest loans. Due to the blizzard this past December, WNY businesses can apply for loans through the SBA. So far, only...

Firm Founder Appointed to SBA Regulatory Fairness Board

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 23, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship.

Law firm founder and managing partner Lisa Coppola has been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region 2 Regulatory Fairness Board by SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards...

HR Alert: New Guidance For Bringing Employees Back To Work From Unemployment & PPP Questions

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 6, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

If your business was fortunate enough to access funds through the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP), you likely already know about the requirements to use a defined portion of the funds – at least 75% – on...

SBA Disaster Loans Available Now

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 19, 2020. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship.

With the COVID-19 crisis looming, the federal Small Business Administration has opened up the availability of disaster loans to businesses across Western New York including Erie, Niagara, Genesee, and other nearby counties....

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