{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://sablan.house.gov/press-release/sba-announces-opening-sba-business-recovery-center-saipan", "SBA announces opening of SBA Business Recovery Center in Saipan", "2018-11-03", "2018", "2018-11", "Democrat", "House", "MP", "Gregorio Sablan", "S001177", "sablan.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "NEWS RELEASE\nDisaster Field Operations Center West\nRelease Date: Nov. 3, 2018\nRelease Number: MP 15782-02\nContact: Richard A. Jenkins, (916) 735-1500, Richard.Jenkins@sba.gov\nFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram\n SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Saipan toHelpBusinesses Impacted by Super Typhoon Yutu \nSACRAMENTO, Calif.  The U.S Small Business Administration today announced the opening of an SBABusiness Recovery Center in Saipan to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by Super Typhoon Yutu that occurred Oct. 2426, 2018. The center will open as indicated below.\nDue to the severe property damage and economic losses Super Typhoon Yutu inflicted on Saipan businesses, we want to provide every available service to help get them back on their feet, said SBA's Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Disaster Field Operations Center-West. The center will provide a one-stop location for businesses to access a variety of specialized help. SBA customer service representatives will be available to meet individually with each business owner, she added. Noappointment is necessary. All services are provided free of charge.\n\t\t\t\tSAIPAN\n\t\t\t\tBusiness Recovery Center\n\t\t\t\tSaipan Chamber of Commerce\n\t\t\t\tMarianas Business Plaza\n\t\t\t\tNauru Loop\n\t\t\t\tSusupe, Saipan 96950\n\t\t\t\tOpens 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5\n\t\t\t\tMondays - Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSBA customer service representatives will meet with each business owner to explain how an SBA disaster loan can help finance their recovery. They will answer questions about SBA's disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each business owner complete their electronic loan application, Garfield said.\nAccording to Garfield, businesses of any size and private, nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. These loans cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries.\nFor small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loanassistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.\nFor business owners who are unable to visit the business recovery center, they may apply online using SBA's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.\nSBA representatives also continue to meet with business owners and residents at disaster recovery centers located throughout the impacted area. For a list of locations, or to receive additional disaster assistance information, visit SBA's website at www.sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information. 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, TX76155.\nThe deadline to apply for property damage is Dec. 26, 2018. The deadline to apply for economic injury is July 26, 2019.\n###\nAbout the U.S. Small Business Administration\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. 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 or 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.sba.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://sablan.house.gov/press-release/sba-announces-opening-sba-business-recovery-center-saipan"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.843680093064904, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}