Disaster press release 24-141

SBA Announces Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday Closure of Business Recovery Centers

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience announced today it is closing the Business Recovery Center (BRCs) in Cook County on Dec. 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 and Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. Both centers will resume normal operation on Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives at the Business Recovery Centers will assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status on loan applications. The Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice:

COOK COUNTY

Business Recovery Center

Oak Forest Municipal Complex

15440 South Central Ave  

Oak Forest, IL 60452

Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Closed on Saturday and Sunday

Closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Jan 1, 2024, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s

SBA continues to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at the following location on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary.

COOK COUNTY

Business Recovery Center

SBA District Office  

332 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60604

Mondays – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed Saturday - Monday, Dec. 23-25 and Saturday, Dec. 30-Jan 1, 2024, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s

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 for returning applications for property damage is Jan. 19, 2024. The deadline to apply for economic injury application is Aug. 20, 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.

 

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