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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Emergency Management and the FSBDC Network Pensacola—The drought has affected many Florida businesses and their revenue stream. To assist with the problem the Florida Division of Emergency Management is currently working toward obtaining a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Declaration for Florida businesses that have suffered sustained economic loss in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Desoto, Dixie, The Florida SBDCs and the BCRM are supporting this effort through alerting business to the opportunity; assisting with revenue loss projections; and helping to complete the needed worksheets at no charge. SBDCs are conveniently located across Florida at seven Florida universities and seven community colleges, economic development offices, chamber offices and other appropriate sites. In total, there are 35 SBDC locations. Their exact locations can be gained by going to www.FloridaSBDC.com and calling for an appointment. Click on the Dare to Prepare button on the FSBDCN homepage for forms and instructions for preparing the Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet. BCRM program headquarters are in Pensacola, but SBDC employees across Florida can assist the business. The BCRM may be reached at 850.473.7800 and the SBDC website. The Florida Small Business Development Center Network is a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development organizations dedicated to providing emerging and established business owners with assistance enabling overall growth and increased profitability that contributes to the economic prosperity of the state. For more information about the FSBDCN, visit our website at www.FloridaSBDC.com. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. |