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Charlotte Pipe wanted to recognize essential workers, especially those in its own industry, to say thank you through a series of videos and ads.

The SBA put out notice that until 11:59 p.m. EST on April 29, it will only accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from lenders with assets with less than $1 billion.

Ferguson has released an update on how COVID-19 has impacted trading for the period of March 17 to March 31, 2020.

Two-thirds already experiencing project days; 87% expect to see their businesses impacted in next three months.

American Supply Association Chief Economist Dr. Christopher Kuehl is conducting a series of FREE webinars related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our industry and the economy in general.

As of press time amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nearly 2,000 employees of American Supply Association member companies had visited a special ASA Take Action page on the ASA website and sent nearly 7,800 emails to President Trump, their U.S. senators and local congressmen in support of declaring the PHCP-PVF industry essential.

BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research sector has completed the second wave of their Industry Perspective on the Challenges of Today research series. Wave two of the survey was conducted the week of April 2 covering the level of concern and actions taken by businesses among seven different sectors.

The survey was part of a large-scale Industry Insights initiative that queried more than 30 associations spanning an assortment of industries. More than 1,500 responses to the survey were received, including those of ASA member companies.

This week, you will be selling to a much more fearful market than you were working in last week. At least equally importantly: your competition is uncertain, cautious, and afraid too. What do people do in times of intense fear? They go into a defensive shell.

Titled “Recovery in Sight or Settling in for a Siege?” Dr. Kuehl notes this should be the time for a rational assessment.