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BMF Akron Office Closure Beginning May 1

Beginning May 1, our Akron Office will be closed to the public for renovations but will remain available to assist you. Contact your BMF Advisor or call 330.762.9785 to speak with someone who can help. We anticipate renovations taking several weeks, so stay tuned for updates!

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Endpoint Security in the Age of COVID-19

In the office, you’ve been told to remain vigilant. Use strong passwords with password managers, don’t click links in emails, and don’t fall for phishing scams. Since a majority of the workforce is working remotely, now what? Well, nothing. Read More >>

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness: Timing is Everything

The COVID-19 shutdowns and stay-at-home orders are especially impacting small businesses. Without the normal influx of customers, businesses are struggling to pay rent, keep their employees and stay afloat. The historic stimulus package not only provides business loans to. Read More >>

SBA Modifies Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines

Late on April 2nd, the SBA released its playbook for issuance of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the Federal Register in the form of an “Interim Final Rule.” This means that banks are now authorized to. Read More >>

Being More Vigilant Online

Cybersecurity awareness tells us that when there are high levels of fear, uncertainty and doubt that is when we are most susceptible to being attacked or exploited. The bad actors out there, they know this – and they are. Read More >>

Treasury Modifies SBA Loan Regulations

Under the coronavirus relief package, nearly $350 billion was allocated to the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees with loans of up to $10 million. The loans will be forgiven if businesses. Read More >>

Ohio Governor DeWine Signs COVID-19 Related Legislation

On March 27, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Ohio House Bill 197 (HB 197), which provides emergency relief to Ohioans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation includes several tax provisions for individuals and businesses. To align. Read More >>

Checking In With Our Clients and Friends

To Our Valued Clients and Friends, In a matter of weeks, our world has changed dramatically. In some ways, it has grown larger, as we now seem globally connected in fighting this pandemic. In other ways, it has grown. Read More >>

BMF COVID-19 Coronavirus Quick-Reference Resource Center

We are committed to keeping you informed on the latest information available related to COVID-19 Coronavirus. We have curated the best information and resources to help you navigate any potential disruption to your business. Visit our COVID-19 Resource Center. Read More >>

CARES Act Provisions and Business Loan Program Guidelines

After days of negotiations, Congress has passed the third phase of federal relief legislation in response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This bill will provide $2 trillion in economic aid to individuals. Read More >>

CARES Act: Federal Coronavirus Emergency Relief Package in Response to COVID-19

Relief is coming. Following supplemental funding for government agencies and individual-focused legislation, the President is expected to sign Phase III legislation in the CARES Act after it clears the House in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Act is. Read More >>