Locals are optimistic about the impact federal funds for small businesses will have as a new year begins
The new COVID-19 relief bill s effect on local business By Sabrina Wilson | December 28, 2020 at 7:15 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 7:15 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Local economic development officials, as well as representatives of the tourism industry, have been anxiously waiting for a new federal COVID-19 relief package and they are thrilled it is now a reality and more federal funds will be available for small businesses that are struggling due to the pandemic. The legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump extends the COVID-related Paycheck Protection Program.
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Rae Ryan, center, who drove to New Orleans from Mississippi to pick up her wedding dress and shop for makeup at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie. Ryan was among the first to return to the mall which reopened on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Lancóme sales person Maritza Cabrera keeps a distance as she assists Ryan.
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