Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a coordinated effort involving local and federal entities has been launched to support the affected mid-Atlantic small businesses. The Biden administration, alongside #TeamMaryland, is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to those impacted. Baltimore's Business Recovery Centers, supported by the SBA, Baltimore Office of Emergency Management, and Jobs Baltimore, are aiding in the processing of these emergency relief applications. Over 500 businesses have applied for these long-term, low-interest loans, highlighting the significant economic threat posed by the bridge's collapse. The deadline for loan applications is set for December 30, 2024. Notable figures such as Governor Wes Moore and Senator Cardin have visited the SBA's Business Recovery Center in Baltimore, emphasizing the collective effort to mitigate the economic fallout.
Small businesses apply for federal loans after Baltimore bridge collapse https://t.co/LsTXHm43du https://t.co/LwQkQLlLkU
Officials say a federal program offering loans to small businesses hurt by the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has received 500 applications. https://t.co/56OBSv6xuZ
A federal program offering loans to small businesses hurt by the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has received 500 applications, officials said. https://t.co/AsjL3wLEwn
Thank you to the @SBAgov Administrator Guzman and our amazing Congressional delegation for being here in Baltimore today at the SBA Business Recovery Center in Canton to talk about our all of government approach assisting small businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. https://t.co/dnEZpYrEDx
A federal program offering loans to small businesses hurt by the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has received 500 applications, officials said. https://t.co/3yNf10gfDT
Over 500 businesses affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week have already applied for long-term, low-interest loans to help cover their costs. https://t.co/RYwQGW5fCb
Small businesses apply for federal loans after Baltimore bridge collapse https://t.co/nsNAXJH75f https://t.co/j0gHJ2YDzG
Small businesses struggling with economic losses as a result of the Key Bridge collapse can apply for low-interest disaster loans from @SBAgov to help them recover. I urge small business to take advantage of this critical resource. The deadline to apply is December 30, 2024. https://t.co/QQcvGnNDt0
Over 500 Small Businesses Apply For Federal Disaster Loans As Baltimore Bridge Collapse Risks Local Economy—Here’s What To Know https://t.co/NYWn9M2Guy https://t.co/4uGdUBfp6J
Thousands of small businesses across our state depend on the Port of Baltimore to keep their lights on and their team members paid. Amid the Port's closure, the @SBAgov is here to help. If your business is impacted by the collapse of the Key Bridge, please reach out: https://t.co/2NKHtR7kSZ
Hello from the SBA’s Business Recovery Center in Baltimore, where officials are offering resources to small businesses and workers affected by the Key Bridge collapse. @GovWesMoore is set to stop by here soon. We also spotted @SenatorCardin. https://t.co/zpeOhmHZWX
Federal loans are now available through the Small Business Administration for small businesses in the mid-Atlantic affected by the closure of the port of Baltimore, due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. https://t.co/TWzgy6hkNu
Baltimore — @SBAgov Business Recovery Centers are now open to help process emergency relief for businesses impacted by the Key Bridge Collapse. @BaltimoreOEM & @JobsBaltimore_ are both on hand to assist however we can. We will get through this — together. https://t.co/RKi91cMUle
The Biden admin and #TeamMaryland are here to support Marylanders during this tragedy. Mid-Atlantic small businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse may now apply for low-interest, long-term Economic Injury Disaster Loans from @SBAgov. Learn more at https://t.co/zRY8kV4LI7