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JPMorganChase Announces €2.8 million in Support for Small Businesses and Scales Impact Across the Country
PARIS, March 24, 2026--Building on its ongoing efforts to drive inclusive economic growth, JPMorganChase announced today €2.8 million in new philanthropic funding and plans to expand its small business support across the country. These investments are part of the firm’s $70 million business and philanthropic commitment made in late 2023. Today’s announcement deepens JPMorganChase’s support for entrepreneurs and small businesses through two key organizations:
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