WASHINGTON — A broad coalition of national trade groups is urging congressional leaders to make changes to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program that would provide more flexibility to participating small businesses.

Throughout the tire industry, many businesses, organizations and individuals are going out of their way for the betterment of their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

AUSTIN, Texas — Epicor Software Corp. has launched a series of free webinars designed to help automotive service businesses connect with existing and new customers during the current period of social distancing.

WASHINGTON — The Auto Care Association, Tire Industry Association and Automotive Service Association are among 100-plus trade associations that have banded together to advocate for a grant-based federal assistance program for American businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON — The Small Business Administration has resumed accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program effective April 27 from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government's latest COVID-19 economic stimulus package, valued at $484 billion, is now in effect following President Donald Trump's signature April 24.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has passed legislation that provides $484 billion in COVID-19-related relief measures, including $310 billion for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that was depleted just two weeks after it was established.

WASHINGTON, D.C — Only 20% of U.S. small business owners who applied for a loan under the federal Paycheck Protection Program report their applications have been processed successfully, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

WASHINGTON — The Auto Care Association is hosting a webinar on April 8 to provide an overview of the small-business relief provisions of the federal COVID-19 recovery stimulus legislation, including the Paycheck Protection Program.