ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Maine will close permanently on Monday, May 20 at close of business.
SBA’s Customer Service Representatives at the centers will assist business owners complete their disaster loan applications, accept documents and providing updates on an application’s status. The Centers will operate as indicated below:
Business Recovery Center
Cumberland County
Currency Institute
701 US Route 1, Suite 7
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
Business Recovery Center
Hancock County
Moore Community Center
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 5 p.m.
Business Recovery Center
Lincoln County
Willing Workers Hall
2604 Bristol Rd
New Harbor, ME 04554
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
Business Recovery Center
York County
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains
1000 US Route 1, Suite 102
York, ME 03909
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closing Permanently: Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362.
Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is May 20, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 23, 2024.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.