Small Business Administration

With Hurricane Ian almost a year behind us, Southwest Florida is just beginning to regain its economic footing. Many people are still enduring both insurance and financial struggles. It was recently reported that only 18% of Hurricane Ian Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) business applications have been approved by the Small Business Administration so far. Karen Moore, publisher of Southwest Florida Business Today, spoke with Tauheedah Mateen with the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance to learn about the next steps.

Lee County business and community leaders recently attended a meeting led by Small Business Administration executives. It was the first report card, if you will, for local SBA management, on how the SBA has done and is doing with helping Lee County businesses get back on their feet, and to better address and manage the recovery process moving forward.

Karen P. Moore is the Founder/Owner/Publisher, SWFL Business Today. Today, she shares her personal experience in applying for disaster recovery assistance after Hurricane Ian.

The Small Business Administration has approved more than $690 million in loans since Hurricane Ian.

Karen Moore is the publisher of the Southwest Florida Business Today newspapers. She provides weekly business updates on WGCU. She talked with Julie Garrett of the U.S. Small Business Administration about hurricane relief for business and home owners through the SBA and FEMA.Plus, two business relief officers are opening this week: Bonita Springs at the Hub SWFL, Inc. and at the Naples Players building in Collier County.

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