The Automotive Service Association is asking shops to voice their support for renewed COVID-19 relief programs.

You may not believe it, but you’re in a prime position right now. 

With more than $130 billion leftover in PPP funds, the program was officially extended through Aug. 8.

Listen to Brad Mewes, principal at Supplement Advisory, an automotive industry firm, hash out all of the new details on the PPP, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), and other loans you may not even be aware of. 

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business held a hearing to go over the challenges of applying for and using the loans, and additional suggestions for optimizing the program. 

Last week, there was movement made to address issues small business owners have been running into in regard to government funding. 

The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled, "Perspectives from Main Street: COVID-19's Impact on Small Business," addressing issues with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

How to make sure your PPP loan money is forgiven.