ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced its business recovery
The center in Jackson, Mississippi, will continue to operate until 4 p.m. Monday, October 10. 31. Expansion
or more than three weeks. SBA Opens Center to Help Small Businesses and Nonprofits in Mississippi
Organizations affected by the Jackson water crisis that began in August. 30.
“I encourage anyone who has not completed their disaster loan application to visit the centre before
Ended up meeting with an SBA customer service representative for one-on-one assistance,” says Kem
Fleming, director of the SBA East Field Operations Center.
The Business Recovery Center is open in Jackson as follows:
SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC)
Hinds County
Old Chamber of Commerce Building
201 South President Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Hours of Operation: Saturday, 10am to 2pm
Opening Hours: Columbus Day, Monday, October. 10
Closed: Sunday
Permanently closed: Monday, October. 31 pm 4 pm
A customer service representative will answer questions about the disaster at the BRC
Loan programs and help business owners complete their applications. Due to ongoing COVID-19
During the pandemic, the SBA has established protocols to help protect the health and safety of the public.all
Visitors to the BRC are encouraged to wear masks.
“For eligible applicants, the SBA offers an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to help meet job requirements
disaster,” said SBA Mississippi District Director Janita R. Stewart.
3.04% for businesses and 1.875% for nonprofits, with terms
up to 30 years.Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial situation
Health status.
Applicants can apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) through the SBA’s secure website:
DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s and should apply under SBA Statement #17621.
Disaster loan information and application forms are also available by calling SBA customers
Service Center at 800-659-2955 (if you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, call
7-1-1 Access Telecom Relay Services) or send an email to
DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded from sba.gov/disaster.
Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, processing and
Payment Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The deadline to return financial injury claims is June 14, 2023.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps advance America’s dream of business ownership.if
With the power of the federal government, the single source and voice of choice for small businesses,
SBA provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need
Start, grow or expand their business, or recover from a declared disaster.it provides services by
Extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.so
For more information, visit www.sba.gov.