Paycheck Protection Program came at right time for Upper Thumb businesses Loans used to cover payroll costs for employees FacebookTwitterEmail 2of6 3of6 4of6 Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. The hospital received the most PPP loan funds and retained the most jobs of any business in the Upper Thumb. (Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less 5of6 6of6 UPPER THUMB — Establishments in the Upper Thumb that received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program this year benefitted greatly from them as their business fluctuated this year. The Paycheck Protection Program is run by the Small Business Administration and provided loans to businesses to help keep them open and Americans employed during the coronavirus pandemic. The loans ranged from around $150,000 upwards to $10 million and were open to applications up until Aug. 8.