ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the permanent closure of the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties on Wednesday, Nov. 29, due to a steady decrease in center activity. Business Recovery Centers serve as a beacon of hope and support for businesses, providing invaluable resources, guidance, and expertise during challenging times. The application deadline for physical disaster loans is Nov. 29.
At the Business Recovery Centers, SBA’s Customer Service Representatives can assist SBA applicants complete their disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status on loan applications. The Centers will operate as indicated below until Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.
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Business Recovery Center Hillsborough County
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Tampa, FL 33605
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closes permanently on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. |
Business Recovery Center Pinellas County
St. Petersburg College-Epicenter 13805 58th Street N., Suite 1-200 Clearwater, FL 33760
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closes permanently on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. |
Applicants may apply online via SBA’s secure website at sba.gov/disaster.
To obtain disaster loan information and application forms call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or send an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 29, 2023. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 31, 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.