ASA's Industry Best Practices: Auto Repair Shops & COVID-19
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Update: Additional resources available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association was notified by the White House that additional information for small businesses regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website. The…
U.S. Congressman joins ASA leaders for COVID-19 Media Briefing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a media briefing called COVID-19: Its Effect on the Auto Repair Industry. The briefing was hosted by Ray Fisher,…
COVID-19: SBA provides info on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to update their website on programs available for shops. Information is now included on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Per SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program is "designed to provide a…
SBA provides e-newsletter on resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now has an e-newsletter for small business owners to receive updates on SBA programs for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. President Trump signed the third Coronavirus stimulus package Friday afternoon, which…
Trump orders GM to begin making ventilators under Defense Production Act
From the Detroit Free Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon activated the Defense Production Act, telling his administration to order General Motors to prioritize contracts to produce breathing ventilators to fight the spreading coronavirus, even as…
UPDATE: U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency on critical infrastructure workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump on Saturday released an updated guidance on those critical infrastructure workers providing essential services. "This is a federal…
President Trump signs $2 trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package (CARES Act)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed – and President Trump swiftly signed – the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, (CARES Act). Passage came after a…
Summaries & Q/A released on eve of U.S. House 'Stimulus Package' floor vote
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. House Small Business Committee leadership released key small business provisions’ summaries and a Q/A on the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives floor vote for the Coronavirus Stimulus package. [caption…
Additional guidance provided on 'Families First Coronavirus Response Act'
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect on April 1, 2020.
Released: 'Bipartisan Small Business Summary Provisions' of the new Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released the "Bipartisan Small Business Summary Provisions" of the new Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation. The Keeping American Workers Paid & Employed Act passed…
ASA Update: U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package (CARES Act)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2020 – The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). After extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes increased funding and…
Video: ASA Washington, D.C. rep provides update on Stimulus Package, impact on auto repairers
https://youtu.be/5rvzvuVA09Y WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding provides an update on the Stimulus Package and the positive impact that it may have on auto repairers. Stay tuned! CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST
ASA Update: White House, Senators strike deal on massive Stimulus Package
From ASA's Washington D.C. Office WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate negotiators came to agreement early this morning on a proposed Coronavirus Stimulus Package. The U.S. Senate will consider the bill on the floor later today. Senators are awaiting the final…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 'Stay at Home' order
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a "Stay at Home" order, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and running through 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020. Below is a copy of…
Update: More states include auto repair as 'Essential Businesses'
From TakingTheHill.com & Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an emergency order to close all non-essential businesses across the state. The order requires "the closure of anything" that isn't included in the U.S. Department of Homeland…
COVID-19: Small businesses in all 50 states now eligible for 'Economic Injury Disaster Loans'
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - All small businesses in all 50 states are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. To read the U.S. House Committee on Small Business FAQ sheet, click HERE. To learn more about the loans, click…
COVID-19: States issue 'Stay at Home' orders
From TakingTheHill.com UPDATE: Connecticut & Nevada governors issue 'Stay at Home' orders WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont both announced stay at home orders for their states. Gov. Sisolaks’ Executive Order under Section 7…
