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DISASTER ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS
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our United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO, Cleo
Rodriguez, Jr., along with Dr. Gilda Ramirez, Chamber VP of Small Busi-
ness and Education, recently met with SBA, LiftFund, and the SBA Disaster
Relief Division. Throughout the meeting, many opportunities available to our
Business Members, homeowners, renters, and non-profits impacted by Hurri-
cane Harvey were brought to light. Including Loans for Businesses as well as
Economic Injury Loans. Click here to view the document outlining the specif-
ics of these disaster assistance programs.
In the very near future, FEMA and the US SBA Disaster Assistance will be set-
ting up Business Recovery Centers in our area to assist with the application
process. The recommendation of the SBA is:
• Register NOW with FEMA (https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance).
• It does not cost any money- other than your time.
• There is no obligation to accept any assistance if in the end you locate other
resources.
The deadline to apply for assistance is already set as October 24, 2017.
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