Burlington Businesses Among Biggest Recipients Of MA PPP Funding

BURLINGTON, MA — Burlington businesses were among the biggest recipients of federal Paycheck Protection Program loans in Massachusetts, with the town's 01803 zip code receiving the seventh-most funding, according to new data reported by the Boston Business Journal.

Businesses in 01803 received over 750 loans worth over $150 million. Downtown Boston led the state with $296 million in PPP loans. Combined, Boston businesses received over $1 billion in PPP loans.

The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the CARES Act passed in response to the coronavirus pandemic in March, offered forgivable loans for payroll and other expenses. The Boston Business Journal and other companies sued the federal government for data on every single PPP loan.

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PPP Loans to 01803 Burlington businesses

• Loan amount - $153,235,176.55
• Total number of loans - 755

Outside of Boston, other Massachusetts towns which received large amounts of loans include Woburn, Quincy and Waltham.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-26-58353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.