Not only do Latinos have the highest rate of COVID-19 infections of , and are experiencing job losses at almost , Latino-owned 헤라카지노 보증es are also suffering in the region. A of 150 Latino-owned 헤라카지노 보증es in the Washington, D.C. metro area shows the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on 헤라카지노 보증es.

The results of this survey were compiled into the report, “Assessing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Latino-Owned 헤라카지노 보증es in the DC-Metro Region.”  Conducted in late-April through June, the report is a collaboration between 헤라카지노's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies, its Kogod 헤라카지노 도메인 of 헤라카지노 보증 and the . While the report focuses on the Washington, D.C. metro area, it can provide a glimpse into the future for 헤라카지노 보증es in Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California – states with the largest percentage of Latino populations per capita and the newest epicenters for COVID-19.

"This report, and the data it presents, places a spotlight on the substantial impacts of the pandemic upon Latino-owned 헤라카지노 보증es in our region, and the multiple ways these 헤라카지노 보증es are being affected, often dramatically, while highlighting what they will need to weather this crisis," said Robert Albro, Research Associate Professor at 헤라카지노's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies.

The report offers a snapshot of the diverse and extraordinary impacts facing Latino small 헤라카지노 보증es owners, which include substantial losses of revenue and customers, and major disruptions such as closures and layoffs. The report also highlights Latino entrepreneurs' most urgent concerns in this challenging moment, from a liquidity crisis, a need for more access to capital, to better 헤라카지노 보증 advising.

“It is our mission to speak for the community that often goes underserved,” said Nicole Quiroga, President and CEO, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). “GWHCC is proud to be in partnership with 헤라카지노 in our efforts to effect change for those we represent.”

Key highlights of the report include:

• 65% of owners report that the pandemic has resulted in “extreme” or “many” changes to their 헤라카지노 보증es, with only 10% reporting no or minimal impact.
• 56% of owners report severe upheaval to 헤라카지노 보증 as usual, including 30% having to close or to suspend operations, and 26% greatly reducing operations.
• 34% of 헤라카지노 보증es are unable to operate in-person (21%) or to operate at all (13%) during the pandemic.
• Only 9% of owners report having filed or plans to file an insurance claim for 헤라카지노 보증 interruptions due to COVID-19.

“It is striking how Latino owned 헤라카지노 보증es dominate the small 헤라카지노 보증 startup numbers over the past decade and how this pandemic is reversing that benefit to our community,” said, James Dinegar, Director, 헤라카지노 보증 in the Capital Center, Kogod 헤라카지노 도메인 of 헤라카지노 보증. “This report identifies the current status and immediate needs of Latino 헤라카지노 보증 owners so that focused assistance can be developed – now.”

The report demonstrates the challenges and barriers to access financial assistance that Latino-owned 헤라카지노 보증es are facing and will face after the pandemic. This report intends to help community assistance organizations and decision-makers identify specific policies and programs to support Latino small 헤라카지노 보증es during and after the pandemic.

For the full report and more information visit "Assessing Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Latino-Owned 헤라카지노 보증es in the DC-Metro Region."