Ep.122 | Learn How the Florida SBDC Network is Helping Businesses Recover After Hurricane Ian with Greg Britton, Florida SBDC Network CEO

The Florida SBDC Network is here to help small businesses recover after Hurricane Ian. And in this special segment of Small Biz Florida, Florida SBDC Network CEO, Greg Britton walks you through how our consultants are working with local businesses that have been affected by the hurricane. In particular, we'll discuss the SBA disaster loan programs and other assistance funding available to businesses in the affected counties. 

Topics covered in this episode include: 

• Overview of the Florida SBDC Networks Role. Emergency Support Function (ESF) -18 for Business & Industry.
• What Coordinating with SBA and state on disaster response looks like. 
• Federal and state disaster loans are also available; help small businesses understand these programs, determine eligibility, and apply.
• Standing up and staffing BRCs; where businesses can get personal assistance in applying for disaster loans.
• Also deployed MACs into hard-hit communities to serve as BRCs when a physical location isn’t available; also expanding our reach into more rural communities.
• What is a MAC and what goes on inside the MACs?
• What loan programs are available to businesses right now?

– Check out the Florida SBDC Disaster Resource Page here: https://floridasbdc.org/disaster/ 

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