Business Recovery Assistance available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene

Business Recovery Assistance available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene

Businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene can now access disaster recovery assistance and emergency loan programs.

FloridaCommerce's Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources. For eligibility requirements, visit Floridajobs.org/EBL.

Interested businesses can meet with consultants from Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Florida's Network in Pinellas County to get more information by calling (727) 453-7200 or emailing [email protected].

Additionally, businesses should complete the SBDC's Business Damage Assessment Survey online at floridajobs.org/floridadisaster.biz to expedite state recovery efforts.

Businesses with sand impacts can visit disaster.pinellas.gov for up-to-date removal information.

For more information, contact Pinellas County Economic Development at (727) 464-7332 or visit PCED.org.