Special PPP Application Period for Small Businesses and Sole Proprietors

Beginning Wednesday, February 24, the White House is instituting a 14-day period during which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The full text of the announcement is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/02/22/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-increases-lending-to-small-businesses-in-need-announces-changes-to-ppp-to-further-promote-equitable-access-to-relief/.

In addition, the announcement includes a pledged reform to help sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals through the PPP by using a more generous loan formula. Details of the changes are still forthcoming.

ABMP's information about applying for PPP loans is available at https://www.abmp.com/updates/news/financial-benefits-massage-therapists-coronavirus#2. Applicants need to apply directly with a bank that is an approved Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, and the current application deadline is March 31, 2021.

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News

Nevada Introduces Massage Compact Bill

The Nevada legislature introduced Senate Bill 270, the Massage Compact, in March 2023. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.

Blog

Eight Reasons Why I Love Being a Massage Therapist

Love Being a Massage Therapist

Taking inspiration from a recent ABMP Facebook thread on the subject, freelance writer and LMT Cindy Williams put together a list of her top eight things she loves about being a massage therapist.

Benefits

Podcast: Humbitious: Low-ego, high-drive Leadership

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by professor and author Dr. Amer Kaissi to discuss how humility and ambition converge to make a great leader, the interesting dynamic between self-awareness and humility, and behaviors we can all learn to develop humble leadership within ourselves.

Featured ABMP Discount Partner: Milady

Raise awareness of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and practical infection control through Milady’s “Client Well-Being & Safety,” a free training available to ABMP members.

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