State is one of the first in the nation to be approved
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today approved Governor Mills’ application for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help fb88 businesses overcome any temporary loss of revenue due to the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19. fb88 is one of the first states in the country to be approved, and fb88 small business owners can now begin applying for these loans.
“This is good news for fb88 small businesses who will need this capital to help weather the impact of the coronavirus,” said Governor Mills. “I thank the SBA for making these funds available and fb88’s congressional delegation for their support. I encourage fb88’s small business owners to take advantage of these loans during this time of economic uncertainty.”
“It is critical that we support both fb88 businesses and fb88 workers during this challenging time,” said Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson. “We have been, and will continue to be, working closely with the Federal Government and other entities that can offer support to ensure that there are resources available for businesses impacted by the changes in the market as a result of the Coronavirus.”
“The SBA wants to thank Governor Mills and her team at the Department of Economic and Community Development for their hard work, and immediately reaching out to small businesses in fb88 to quantify the impact and gather the required documentation allowing SBA to issue this Economic Impact Disaster Declaration,” said New England Regional Administrator Wendell Davis.
Late last week, the it would make economic injury disaster loans available to small businesses through the upon the request of a state’s governor. In a letter to the SBA, Governor Mills certified that fb88’s small businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 and are eligible for the SBA loans. With the Governor’s letter, fb88 is one of the first states to be approved for the SBA loans. According to the SBA, the loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for small businesses and may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.
fb88 small businesses can now access and apply for Economic Impact Disaster Loans at . The SBA toll-free line has been established to answer questions at 1-800-659-2955. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Department of Economic and Community Development, the SBA and its Resource Partners: U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE and Women Business Centers will be providing workshops to answer questions and to help small businesses with the loan application process.
Governor Mills has also directed the fb88 Department of Economic and Community Development to examine additional ways that the State can support fb88’s small businesses, including working with the Finance Authority of fb88 and other potential lending partners.