Our guest for this episode is Tood McCracken, President of NSBA. He joins us to talk about changes to the PPP loan forgiveness rules, assistance with small business recovery efforts, and the potential permanent reduction in rules of regulations for businesses.

Todd McCracken, originally from Alamogordo NM, currently serves as the President of the National Small Business Association (NSBA), directing all activities of the advocacy oriented association.

Re-opening your business? Trying to keep your business clean and sanitary for your employees and customers? Check out this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity for advice from Freedom Janitorial President Willie Jenkins on how to clean and sanitize your business and your home.

Call Freedom Janitorial at 915.929.0129 for more information.

National Federation of Independent Business Texas Director Annie Spilman joins the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted Texas and how we can expect the impacts of COVID-19 to play out during the next legislative session. We have an in-depth and exciting discussion on what the future holds for Texas in terms of politics and policy.

Join your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Aztec Contractors for a special webinar for our construction community. Creating a safe and healthy job site in the midst of a pandemic can be difficult and costly. Hear first hand from one of the top small business contractors about how they have found cost effective and efficient ways of enhancing the health and safety of their employees on job sites during this pandemic. Featuring: Cynthia Loya, Site Safety & Health Officer, Aztec Contractors and Frank Spencer III, President, Aztec Contractors.

Listen to your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of El Paso, Dee Margo's live Q&A discussing:

- The reopening of El Paso and the state as a whole.

- How the re-opening of the city is going and what precautions are being recommended that businesses take to protect their employees and customers.

- How COVID-19 will impact El Paso in the long run in terms of our economic development and what steps the city is taking to help move El Paso forward once the pandemic is under control.

- How the business community can assist in keeping COVID-19 under control.

The Texas Oil and Gas Industry is a key part of Texas' economic recovery. Hear from industry expert Luke Legate, Director of G. Fox Consulting about the impact COVID-19 and issues on the international stage have impacted the industry and what is needed to help the industry recover and the state recover as well.

This episode of Sharing Sweat Equity features El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego talking with business owners about what retail to go will look like in El Paso, how businesses can protect their employees and customers, and what the future of business and El Paso County looks like after COVID-19. Plus he shares with us how journaling helps him stay sane during this time of isolation.

This episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" features an in-depth discussion about insurance in the age of COVID-19. There are many issues to consider as events unfold, and you evaluate the potential impact to your organization.

Learn from the President of USI Southwest, Robb Pridemore about:

Reporting a Claim

Cyber Liability

How each insurance coverage may respond

Workers Compensation

General Liability

Employment Practices Liability

Property and Business Interruption

This episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" features an all-star panel of financial advisers and experts sharing with you the best ways to protect your financial future during the current crisis and opportunities you can be looking at to further secure your financial future. Learn how investing, taxes, and real estate have been impacted by COVID-19 and what you need to know about your 401k and what tax rebates you could be eligible for at the end of the year.

Want to know more? Contact our panelists here:

Bobby Blanco, Strategic Wealth Advisors, [email protected]

Carlos Sanchez, Southwest Financial Management Group, [email protected]

Abraham Valenzuela, Southwest Financial Management Group, [email protected]

Rick Moreno, Moreno Real Estate Group, [email protected]

Do you have questions about small business loans and lines of credit? Do you know what the difference between a PPP loan and an EIDL Loan is? Check out the latest episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" for all these answers and more. This episode features a Live Q & A with Senior Vice President at West Star, Mr. Dan Cueto answering all your questions about SBA loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19.