ATLANTA – The US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today its business recovery
In Jackson, Miss., Monday, Oct. 31 will continue to operate until 4 p.m., an extension.
More than three weeks. SBA Mississippi opened the center to help small businesses and non-profit organizations
Organizations affected by the Jackson water crisis that began Aug. 30.
“I encourage anyone who has not completed their disaster loan application to visit the centre.
The closing to meet with an SBA customer service representative for one-on-one assistance,” Keim said.
Fleming, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East.
The Business Recovery Center in Jackson is open as follows:
SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC)
Hinds County
Building of the old Chamber of Commerce
201 South President Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
Open: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
Open: Columbus Day, Monday, October 10
Closed: Sunday
Permanently closes: Monday, October 31 at 4 p.m
Customer service representatives are available at BRC to answer questions about the incident
Help loan program and business owners complete their applications. Due to the ongoing COVID-19
During the outbreak, SBA developed protocols to help protect the health and safety of the public. all of them
Visitors to the BRC are encouraged to wear face masks.
“For qualified applicants, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help complete employment.
capital needs caused by the disaster,” said Janita R. Stewart, SBA Mississippi District Director.
Interest rates are 3.04 percent for businesses and 1.875 percent for non-profit organizations
Up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial situation.
situation.
Applicants can apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) on the SBA’s secure website.
DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s and must apply through SBA Statement No. 17621.
Disaster loan information and application forms are available by calling an SBA customer service representative.
Service Center at 800-659-2955 (please call if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech impediment)
7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or to send email
DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from sba.gov/disaster.
Completed applications should be mailed to: US Small Business Administration, Process &
Cost Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The filing deadline for returning economic damage applications is June 14, 2023.
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The SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need.
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