(Undated) – Area small business owners will now be able to seek financial assistance. According to Robinson Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Illinois small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Illinois. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications by following the link.
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
