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Paycheck Protection Loan Application is Open on the SBA Portal The SBA application portal opened on April 2 to accept and process applications for a significant but limited amount of money. The Paycheck Protection Loan is a provision of the federal government response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has closed down much U.S. commerce as…

The novel coronavirus has pushed the world through Alice in Wonderland’s looking glass. The blow to businesses is greater than imagined in most contingency and continuity planning.

Explore Kentucky with Short-form Episodic Series The release of the 11 video mini-series is the first phase of the department’s digital redesign, which soon will feature a new multimedia website. Available videos include: Kentucky in focus with Elia Locardi Sound travels Untold to the unforgettable Stoked with Adam Glick Rooted in flavor Made in Kentucky…

How Downtime Forced by Coronavirus could be an Entrepreneurial Opportunity Lack of time is one of the major reasons people give for not starting their own business(es). These tips can help: Be bold and flexible Be interested in everything and observe closely Pivot when necessary Learn how to sell anything   Read the Press Release…

Big Logistics Companies Invoke ‘Act of God’ Clause in Contracts The freight transportation industry has invoked temporary force majeure over the years, often during regional incidents of natural disaster or “acts of God.” They are typically added to avoid liability for natural and unavoidable catastrophes. However, rarely have forwarders taken these measures for their services…

Tips for Companies Confronting Pandemic Impact on Global Trade Companies need to focus on adapting supply chain vulnerabilities, examining and leveraging tariff modifications, scrutinizing export controls and sanctions, and maintaining awareness of the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S.   Read the Press Release Podcast Blog Podcasts Archives Archives Select Month…

Coronavirus in Kentucky: Businesses Step Up to Fight Pandemic Utility companies have suspended the disconnection of services for non-paying customers. Retail companies have maintained their supply chains and restocked their shelves. Manufacturer’s are contributing their ventilators to assist health care providers. Health care facilities continue to serve on the front lines of this pandemic and…

The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Trade: Now and Tomorrow Conversation between SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman and Richard Bolte, the Chairman and CEO of global logistics provider BDP International   Read the Press Release Podcast Blog Podcasts Archives Archives Select Month November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May…

Kentucky Distillery will Produce and Donate Hand-Sanitizer Rabbit Hole Distillery is one of four nationwide that will change from making bourbon at all of their manufacturing sites to produce and donate hand sanitizer to aid in the fight against COVID-19.   Read the Press Release Podcast Blog Podcasts Archives Archives Select Month November 2024 October…

China Exports Rebounding, Western Ports Feeling COVID-19 Impact China’s ports are again pushing out thousands of containers that were stranded at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. The buildup left a big shortfall in cargo at ports in the U.S. and Europe which created a shortage of empty containers needed to ship product and supplies.…