Minority-Owned Businesses Hoping To Receive Funds From Round of PPP

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Minority-Owned Businesses Hoping To Receive Funds From Round of PPP

Minority-owned businesses that were stiffed during the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are hoping this time will be different.

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