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Who received Paycheck Protection Program Loans in Polk County?

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ICYMI — the application period for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended to Saturday, Aug. 8. Small businesses can still apply for assistance up until that date.

Earlier this week, the Small Business Association (SBA) released data showing which businesses across the country have received the highest payouts from PPP - including companies and nonprofits that have received $150,000 or more.

Open the Books, a Chicago-based nonprofit committed to the transparency of government spending, has also created a searchable map so you can view all the small businesses that have received funding in your neighborhood.

PPP Map Polk County

PPP recipients in Polk County | graphic via Open the Books

Of the nearly 830 Polk County companies that received aid, 430 are located here in Lakeland.

Here are some of the top recipients in our area:

Plus some other names you might recognize:

Florida businesses received between $25 and $45 billion in loans from the PPP, saving 3.2 million jobs across the state.

Florida Map PPP

Map of minimum PPP money per person | graphic via Ben Weider

Do you know of a small business that could benefit from the PPP extension? Share this information with them. ⬇️


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