Atlanta – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will extend the closing date for the Business Recovery Center in Boone County to Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The Center was originally scheduled to close on July 22, but due to increased activity will remain open three more days. SBA opened the Centers to assist Illinois businesses affected by severe storms on March 31, 2023.
Until then, SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives are available to answer questions, help apply for an SBA Disaster Loan, upload documents, check an application’s status, and assist with reconsideration requests for the SBA Disaster Loan.
Business owners in any of the declared counties can get help at the following BRC locations:
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SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) Boone County 1455 McKinley Ave. Open: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed: Sunday Closing Permanently: Wednesday, July 26 at 4 p.m. |
SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) DuPage County Addison Village Hall 1 Friendship Plaza Open: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed: Sunday Closing Permanently: Wednesday, July 26 at 4 p.m. |
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SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) Lee County Lee County Courts Building 309 S. Galena Ave. Open: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed: Sunday Closes Permanently: Wednesday, July 26 at 4 p.m. |
SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) Sangamon County Sherman Village Hall 401 St John Dr - Google Maps Open: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed: Sunday Closing Permanently: Monday, July 24 at 4 p.m. |
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s and should apply under SBA declaration # 17983.
Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications may be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster Completed applications should be returned to the center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The filing deadline to return economic injury applications is April 3, 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, 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.