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October 2022
Florida SBDC, SBA to open Mobile Business Recovery Center in Lake Placid
28Oct

Florida SBDC, SBA to open Mobile Business Recovery Center in Lake Placid

28 Oct, 2022 |
Florida SBDC Network (Friday, Oct. 28, 2022) – Small businesses in Highlands County impacted by Hurricane Ian will be able to receive help applying for state and federal disaster loans at temporary Mobile Business Recovery Center opening in Lake Placid.The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will open temporary Mobile Business Recovery Centers (BRC) this week and next at the following locations: Dates Loc...
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AP Airport Stages Recovery Supplies for Eight-county Area
03Oct

AP Airport Stages Recovery Supplies for Eight-county Area

03 Oct, 2022 |
AP Airport stages recovery supplies for eight-county areaBy MARC VALERO STAFF WRITER AVON PARK —In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Avon Park Executive Airport is serving as a staging area for relief equipment and supplies for an eight-county area. The airport is operated by Florida Airport Management (FAM). The Florida Division of Emergency Management and a private company, Garner Environmental, are heading the operation of getting supplies to the areas in need. FAM Operations Manager ...
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September 2022
Ag Community Hit Hard by Hurricane Ian
30Sep

Ag Community Hit Hard by Hurricane Ian

30 Sep, 2022 |
Disaster Resources for Florida Farmers
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U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Fact Sheet
30Sep

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Fact Sheet

30 Sep, 2022 |
The Small Business Administration has released information for disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Ian for the Florida counties of: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, and Sarasota; and for economic injury only in the contiguous Florida counties of: Broward, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Pasco, and PolkApplication Filing Deadlines:Physical Damage: November 28, 2022    Economic Injury: June 29, 2023Applicants may apply onli...
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SBA Ofrece Asistencia por Desastre a las Pequeñas empresas de Florida Afectadas por el Huracán Ian
30Sep

SBA Ofrece Asistencia por Desastre a las Pequeñas empresas de Florida Afectadas por el Huracán Ian

30 Sep, 2022 |
WASHINGTON – Los préstamos por desastre a bajo interés de La Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) están disponibles para empresas y residentes en Florida luego del anuncio de una declaración presidencial de desastre debido al Huracán Ian a partir del 23 de septiembre. "El equipo impulsado por la misión de la SBA está listo para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas y resi...
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Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Information - English
30Sep

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Information - English

30 Sep, 2022 |
NEWS RELEASEDisaster Field Operations Center EastRelease Date: Sept. 29, 2022Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.govRelease Number: 22-454, FL 17644/17645Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & InstagramSBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane IanWASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announceme...
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