ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience announced today it is closing the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Cook County on Jan. 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Both centers will resume normal operation on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 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:
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COOK COUNTY Business Recovery Center Oak Forest Municipal Complex Oak Forest, IL 60452 Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday |
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 on Sunday |
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Both Centers are closed Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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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.