A federal pandemic aid program aimed at boosting small businesses’ access to capital is getting off the ground more than a year after it was authorized
Biden administration says funds will help small businesses grow; Republicans say spending is delayed and unnecessary
The Treasury Department this month began distributing nearly $200 million to five states under the State Small Business Credit Initiative.Listen to article , when firms are now facing the headwinds of high inflation and the growing risks of an economic downturn. The Treasury Department this month began distributing nearly $200 million to five states through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, a $10 billion program that directs money to states, territories and tribal governments for programs that provide capital or encourage private lending. The initial money will fund venture financing in Maryland and lending to small manufacturing businesses in Michigan, among other programs.
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