Ep. 115 | Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief with Courtney Smith, Small Business Administration Public Affairs Specialist

On this special episode of Small Biz Florida host, Tom Kindred is joined by Public Affairs Specialist for the Small Business Administration Courtney Smith.

Courtney Smith is a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, Field Operations Center East (Atlanta, GA). Her duty is to promote SBA’s Disaster Loan program to the media, community, businesses, civic and community organizations, and elected officials. She responds to disasters that occur within the FOCE territory-the 27 states east of the Mississippi River, plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Courtney resides in Atlanta and has served five years in the capacity of Public Affairs Specialist with SBA.

Together, Tom and Courtney discuss Small Business Administration Loan Programs available to businesses that suffered from Hurricane Ian's destruction. They cover several topics including different loan products, where you can go to get help filling out an application, how programs like the SBDC can help you recover or reconstruct lost business documents, and much more. This episode is one you don't want to miss.

More information will be posted regarding Business Recovery Centers in the State of Florida and How to get in touch with FEMA and the SBA. Stay Tuned.

Business Recovery Centers as of 10/07/20222 (These Locations and Times are Subject to Change) 

Hillsborough County 

Chloe Coney Urban Enterprise Center
1907 E Hillsborough Ave. Tampa FL, 33610
Mon-Sat 9-5 PM    Sat 9-1 PM

 

Lee County

The HUB at SFWL INC
25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs FL, 34135
Sun-Sat 9-5 PM

 

Collier County

The Naples Players
701 5th Ave South, Naples FL, 34102
Mon 9-4:30 PM   Tue-Sun 9-5 PM

 

Seminole County

Sanford Information Center
230 E. First Street, Sanford FL, 32771
Sun-Sat 9-6 PM