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Small businesses are engines of job creation and and economic growth. Find training, products and resources that help your bank support this essential sector of the U.S. economy.

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ABA Executive Committee Discusses Sanctions, Economy with Deputy Treasury Secretary
April 14, 2021
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SBA Issues Notice Extending PPP; Clarifies Eligibility for Borrowers in Bankruptcy
April 09, 2021
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2021 Compliance Priorities, Updated
April 08, 2021
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President Biden Signs PPP Extension Bill; Extends Program Through May 31
March 30, 2021

Main Street Lending Program

America’s Banks play a critical role in The Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program, which promises to enable up to $600 billion in new financing for small and midsize businesses impacted by COVID-19.

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Related Training & Events

Merchants Are The Hidden Gems Within Your Financial Institution
Recorded Webinar | August 6, 2020
Beyond PPP: The Implications for Small Businesses and Consumers as the Economy Approaches a ‘New Normal’
Recorded Webinar | July 1, 2020
Analyzing Business Financial Statements and Tax Returns Suite
Self-Paced Training
Understanding Business Borrowers Suite
Self-Paced Training

ABA Resources

Guide
Tips for Sharing PPP Success Stories on Social Media
May 27, 2020
Book
Fundamentals of Small Business Banking
January 1, 2011

Industry Resources

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Akouba: Online Small Business Loan Origination

Akouba’s secure, digital end-to-end platform allows banks to make small business loans fully online, from application to closing.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Staff Analysis
SBA Procedural Notice on Revised SBA PPP Procedures for Addressing Hold Codes and Compliance Check Error Messages
February 11, 2021
Backgrounder
SBA Loan Products Issue Update
January 29, 2021
Staff Analysis
PPP Reopening and Interim Final Rules on First Draw and Second Draw PPP Loans
January 15, 2021
Comment Letter
ABA Letter to CFPB on Section 1071 Proposals Under Consideration
December 14, 2020

Small Business Regulatory Proposals

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