SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Coconino County Opens Disaster Recovery Center

Episode Date: October 23, 2026

Send us a text and chime in!The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Coconino County to assist small businesses and private nonprofit organiz...ations affected by flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park occurring Aug. 29 – Sept. 3. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, customer service representatives will be at the Business Recovery Center in Tusayan to answer questions and assist people with the disaster loan application process. Walk-ins are welcome, and in-person appointments can be scheduled at appointment.sba.gov. The hours of operation are listed below: COCONINO COUNTY Business Recovery Center Tusayan Town Hall Town of Tusayan 845 Mustang Dr. Tusayan,...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/coconino-county-opens-disaster-recovery-center/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

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Starting point is 00:00:00 Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the opening of a business recovery center in Coquinino County to assist small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park occurring August 29th to September 3rd. Beginning Tuesday, October 20th, customer service representatives will be at the Business Recovery Center in Tysian to answer questions and assist people with the disaster loan application process. Walkans are welcome, and in-person appointments can be scheduled at appointment.spah.gov. The hours of operation are listed below. Coconino County. Business Recovery Center.
Starting point is 00:00:44 Tasian Town Hall. Town of Tosian. 845 Mustang Drive. Tasian, Arizona 86023. Opens Tuesday, October 20th, at 10 a.m. Monday to Friday, 8.m. to 5 p.m. closes permanently Friday, October 30th, at 5 p.m. SBA loans help eligible small businesses and private non-profits cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery, said Chris Stallings, Associate Administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery at SBA. These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet, but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster. The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program is available
Starting point is 00:01:28 to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations, with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises. Economic injury disaster loans are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or private nonprofit did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills which could not be paid due to the disaster. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest
Starting point is 00:02:06 rates as low as 4% for businesses and 3.625% for private non-profits with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicants financial condition. To apply online, visit SPA.gov slash disaster. Applicants may also call SBA's National Support Network Center at 866, SBA help or email disaster customer service at SPA.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 13,
Starting point is 00:02:52 27. About the U.S. Small Business Administration. The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www. www.spa.gov. Catch up with more business, finance, and technology news on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1 RST2-No.

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