Disaster press release 24-169

Disaster Loan Information and Application Workshop

SBA helps inform businesses after disasters

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, in partnership with the RI District Office, invites small business owners and non-profits to participate in an online disaster information workshop on Friday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. 

The SBA has a goal of helping businesses minimize the risk of disaster and acquire resources to repair, rebuild and recover when disasters strike.  “Our team is committed to supporting events like these where the business community can ask questions and get started on the road to recovery with SBA’s help,” said Catherine Marx, RI Acting District Director.  

Businesses and non-profits are eligible to take part in this free event to learn about the benefits of a Disaster Loan. Whether you’re recovering from a declared disaster or planning, this workshop will educate attendees on how an SBA disaster loan works, along with additional mitigation funding available to help businesses build back better and more resilient, and how to apply.     

Date: Friday, Jan. 19th @ 10 a.m.  

Register for the online workshop at https://lnkd.in/eQy6_aCe 

Interested loan applicants may apply for disaster loan online via SBA’s secure website at sba.gov/disaster. 

To obtain additional information on SBA’s disaster loan programs, applicants may call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay service. 

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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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