Approaching deadline for SBA Disaster Loans; LAST CHANCE for In-Person Assistance: hours and locations; Small Business
The Deadline to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans is November 29th.
-Homeowners, Renters and Business Owners: Don’t miss your opportunity for a low-interest loan to cover Hurricane Idalia damage not covered by insurance (can also cover insurance deductible).
-Interest rate as low as 2.5% for most homeowners and renters, and 4.0% for most small businesses. No interest or payments for the first year of the loan.
-Even if you are still waiting for an insurance settlement, you can apply now and decide later if you need a loan. No cost to apply. If offered, you have 2 months to decide if you want the loan.
Three Opportunities to Meet with SBA In-person in Taylor & Hamilton Counties (SBA Only): Check loan application status, ask questions, apply for a loan before the deadline.
- Steinhatchee Community Center – Tuesday, November 28 – noon to 4pm – 1013 Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
- Taylor County Chamber of Commerce – Wednesday, November 29 – noon to 4pm – 428 N. Jefferson St., Perry, FL
- Hamilton County Courthouse Annex – Friday, December 1 – noon to 4pm – 1153 NW US Hwy 41, Jasper FL (**Please Note: 2-week grace period. Ultimate deadline: 12/14/23)
Last Three Days for In-person SBA Assistance in Madison and Lafayette Counties: The Disaster Recovery Centers (with SBA and FEMA staff) in Madison and Lafayette Counties will be open for
3 more days Only! Monday 11/27, Tuesday 11/28, Wednesday 11/29; 9-5pm. Both centers will close permanently at 5pm on Wednesday, 11/29.
- Madison County Disaster Recovery Center (SBA & FEMA); Career Source North Florida, 705 E Base St, Madison, FL. Mon-Tue-Wed 9-5 THIS WEEK ONLY!
- Lafayette County Disaster Recovery Center (SBA & FEMA); Mayo Community Center, 150 NW Community Circle, Mayo, FL Mon-Tue-Wed 9-5 THIS WEEK ONLY!
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS – Learn about available free business advice: How to start or expand a small business, financial management, marketing, hiring, federal contracting, etc.
Free workshops include presenters from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Career Source North Florida and the SBA.
Thursday, November 30: 5pm – 6:30pm; Lafayette County Public Library, 120 NE Crawford St, Mayo, FL. Sponsored by the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce: 386-209-2988
Thursday, December 7: 5pm – 6:30pm. Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, 428 N. Jefferson St., Perry, FL: 850-584-5366
