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Posted April 17, 2020

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department said Friday afternoon the initial success of the Paycheck Protection Program makes it imperative that funding is approved for it to continue.

Posted April 16, 2020

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Small Business Administration announced Thursday it has no more money to assist small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and can't accept any more Paycheck Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications.

Posted April 16, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — As the industry continues to suffer from a shortage of qualified mechanics, a new organization, the Bicycle Industry Employers Association, has established a curriculum of college-level classes, scheduled to launch in September 2020 at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Posted April 16, 2020

More and more bike brands are manufacturing PPE or making other donations to aid in the battle against COVID-19. Here are some of the reports we've received this week.

Posted April 15, 2020
Updated: Treasury secretary, SBA administrator make plea to Congress for more funds.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — With the Small Business Administration nearing the limit of Paycheck Protection Program loans it can issue, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza jointly issued a statement Wednesday night calling for Congress to approve additional funding.

Posted April 15, 2020
Aimée Lapic joins company as chief digital officer.

SAN MATEO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GoPro Inc. announced a workforce reduction of more than 20% to reduce operating expenses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced in a statement Wednesday afternoon.

Posted April 14, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program originally authorized $349 billion in forgivable loans.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Small Business Administration said Tuesday that as of noon Eastern time it had approved $253 billion in forgivable loans during the program's first 12 days.

Posted April 14, 2020
Thompson during a recent 60th birthday ride with colleagues.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — BRAIN checked in with Giant Group's U.S. general manager, John "JT" Thompson, this week to get his view of how the U.S. industry is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Posted April 13, 2020
Ellen Kast.

Talking to your landlord is one of the last things you want to do right now. Rent is likely your largest monthly expense and since you have a lease, it’s not going away.

Posted April 13, 2020

As we struggle to understand What Happens Next, it's critical that we first understand What's Already Happened.

Posted April 13, 2020

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Sound financial advice is at a premium these days for bicycle retailers trying to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and Andrew St. Clair has some to give.

Posted April 10, 2020
A look at the programs as a few more bike companies join the battle.
Chris Fortune pilots the e-delivery bike.

Specialized, Santa Cruz and Saris have each revealed some details of their efforts to help the fight against COVID-19.

Posted April 10, 2020
Specialized founder Mike Sinyard: "I think it will stick."

NEW ORLEANS (BRAIN) — From Louisiana to Long Island, Portland to Orlando, many retailers are reporting stellar bike sales and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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