Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open

The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.

Shortages easing on coronavirus-hit toilet paper

U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves across the United States, as stocks start building after weeks of severe shortages.

Stock rally takes breather ahead of Starbucks, Google earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.

Southwest posts 1st quarterly loss in almost a decade

Southwest Airlines posted its first quarterly loss in nearly a decade and said Tuesday that the downturn in air travel that began in late February shows no signs of letting up.

Hair salons, gyms & bars still not allowed to open in Texas under Gov. Abbott's new guidelines

Governor Greg Abbott said now is not the time to reopen places where people are naturally closer together or sharing the same space and equipment, such as bars, salons and gyms.

Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program

The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.

Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins

E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.

Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief

The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.

Restaurants hoping for a safe reopening plan as more federal aid becomes available

North Texas restaurant owners are eager to hear what Gov. Greg Abbott will say on Monday. Many are in danger of closing for good if they cannot reopen safely and soon.

Dallas Entrepreneur Center Network Offers Resources for Business Owners
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Small business owners can get help all in one place. The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Network is offering services and mentoring from other business owners.