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Colleagues: Below are the actions from provided by OUSD:
OSD A&S: Sec Lord and CEO of Development Finance Corporation signed an MOA this past Monday to institute a Title 3 DPA Loan program—first time ever to have such a loan program under DPA. Next week is a holiday week so no call next Wednesday. Next call planned for Wednesday July 8th. Small Business:
American banks are ready and willing to offer lending for mid-sized businesses under the Fed's Main Street Lending Program.
The Q2 2020 Commercial Construction Index reveals a drop in contractors’ confidence and outlook for their industry amid COVID-19.
Check out our recommendations for bridging the digital divide, which broadens as the pandemic continues.
Colleagues: Following up with information regarding Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) contractors and access to FedMall Small Business corridor for PPE.
Mohammad Abunayyan, chair of the B20 ESC Taskforce, breaks down the importance of environmentally sustainable trade in the wake of COVID-19.
As the use of AI increases, so do conversations about its regulation. Check out our response to the European Commission's AI white paper.
Colleagues: In response to your feedback on supply issues, DLA has created a small business corridor within FedMall allowing DoD Small Business Contractors to exclusively browse and shop for non-medical PPE and similar material offered by the commercial supplier community. DLA’s work lends support to small business and the COVID-19 get-back-to-work effort.
OSD A&S: Next Wednesday at 3pm there is a webinar on hosting a facility clearance. More information can be found at Business.defense.gov. A webinar on CMMC is currently being planned, more details to follow.Industrial Policy:
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