SBA Permanently Closing Florida Business Recovery Centers Dec. 1

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it is closing the Business Recovery Center located in Escambia County on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

The SBA also reminds Florida residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that Dec. 1 is the deadline to apply for physical disaster loans to assist with damages caused by Hurricane Sally, Sept. 14 - 28, 2020.

In accordance with precautions for COVID-19, the SBA established protocols to help protect the health and safety of the public. Visitors to the BRCs are encouraged to wear a face mask. The center is located as indicated below:

Escambia County Business Recovery Center
East Pensacola Heights Clubhouse
3208 E. Gonzalez St.
Pensacola, FL 32503

Hours: Sunday-Saturday (7 days a week) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Closed as of : Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov.

Additional details on the centers, requests for loan applications and information on the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to FOCE-Help@sba.gov.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Dec. 1, 2020. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 2, 2021.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit sba.gov.

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