Atlanta – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will extend the closing date for the Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Portage, Michigan. The Center was originally scheduled to close July 26, but due to ongoing activity it will remain open through Friday, Aug 9. The SBA opened the center to assist businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on May 7.
Until then, SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives at the Center is available to answer questions, help apply for an SBA Disaster Loan, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in advance. Hours of operations are indicated below.
Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)
Kalamazoo County
Portage City Hall
7900 S Westnedge Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Permanently Closes: Friday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m.
For more information and to apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for 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 to return applications is Sept. 6, 2024, for physical property damage and
April 8, 2025, for economic injury applications.
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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.