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For One Restaurant, Life Before (And During) COVID-19

PYMNTS

That’s especially true in the restaurant sector, where untold numbers of eateries have gone dark completely, or have shifted operations away from dine-in offerings to some creative options and alternatives to keep things afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

Abrigo

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently charged two businessmen in Rhode Island with fraudulently seeking PPP loans, the first in the country linked to the loan program. In the case of the two men in Rhode Island, there were several red flags pointing to fraud. Industry officials warn it won’t be the last.

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23 VC-Backed Brick & Mortar Startups Changing The Face Of Main Street

CB Insights

As internet retailers are expanding their operations into brick-and-mortar operations (think Warby Parker, Argent, Bonobos, and BaubleBar ), venture capitalists are also investing in “physical-first” startups focused on creating new brick-and-mortar business models. Funding and investor information is as of 9/6/17. .

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