SACRAMENTO – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will close its Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Kihei, HI at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. SBA opened the BRC to provide personalized assistance to businesses that were affected by the wildfires, including high winds that occurred Aug. 8 to Sept. 30, 2023.
“SBA will consolidate its operations at the following Business Resource and Assessment Center to assist businesses and residents,” said Francisco Sánchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. The center is open on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary.
| Business Recovery Center (BRC) Maui County Hawaii Technology Development Corp. Maui Research Technology Center (MRTC) Bldg. A, Ste. 119(Conference Room) 590 Lipoa Pkwy. Kihei, HI 96753 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Wednesday Dec. 25 for the holiday Permanently Closing: 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 |
Business Resource and Assessment Center (BRAC) Maui County One Main Plaza 2200 Main St., Ste. 100-C Wailuku, HI 96793 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Wednesday Dec. 25 for the holiday |
The deadlines for physical and economic injury applications from homeowners, renters and businesses have passed. Until the BRC closes, SBA customer service representatives will continue to meet with business owners, homeowners and renters to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process, help individuals complete their late electronic loan application and receive documents needed to close their approved loans.
For assistance with late applications after Dec. 30, 2024, visit the BRAC in Maui or contact the SBA Customer Service Center. SBA will assist all applicants with late applications if delays were caused by circumstances beyond the applicant’s control.
On October 15, 2024, it was announced that funds for the Disaster Loan Program have been fully expended. While no new loans can be issued until Congress appropriates additional funding, we remain committed to supporting disaster survivors. Applications will continue to be accepted and processed to ensure individuals and businesses are prepared to receive assistance once funding becomes available.
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.
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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, 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.