Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorThe association of theater owners, NATO, called on Congress Tuesday to get an aid package approved, saying exhibitors are desperate for help.It’s begged for help before.
Now Senators Schumer, Cardin and Shaheen have included relief for movie theaters as part of the Save Our Stages initiative, which is included in the COVID relief bill being debated in Congress and pols have said they want to pass by the end of the week.“Without such help, 70% of the theaters in the country could file for bankruptcy or close permanently by the end of the year.
More than 70,000 jobs could be lost permanently. While many small business theater operators were able to access Paycheck Protection Program loans, given the duration.
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