Hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy came to severe flooding, extensive structural damage and significant loss of life what.  Thousands of people were were on the run, millions lost, and business disrupted ecosystems throughout the region.  In fact continue to small businesses a number of challenges when it comes to your company to create.
In December 2012, addressed an executive order, signed by President Obama the hurricane Sandy reconstruction task force, federal, coordinate State and local resources, success, economic dynamics, among other objectives, to support possibilities for a reconstruction.  U.S. small business administration (SBA) is a key member of the task force and our programs an important role that need long-term economic recovery of the region consulting, financing and other resources through support for companies.  SBA approved more than 2.3 billion $ of disaster loans to 35.900 residents and businesses in States affected by Hurricane Sandy - so the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States for the Agency.  SBA resource partner support Hurricane Sandy small business recovery, a foundation for economic recovery and stability, thanks to the services, and financed by $19 million in grants expanded.  In addition, we know that opportunities are access to commercial and federal contracting in this reconstruction efforts essential.
This is why the SBA and the hurricane Sandy reconstruction task force teaming up to host the hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking Summit on Wednesday, 7 August - educate the first event of its kind in the region since the disaster - and connect small businesses to trade buyers from the private sector and federal, State, and local governments.  The goal is simple: small businesses in the region help get back on their feet to come and compete for opportunities in the region.  Here are the details.  We hope to see you there.
What: Hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking
Where: New Jersey Institute of technology
University Heights Newark, New Jersey 07102
When: Wednesday, August 7:
Registration & resource Expo start at noon, program begins at 13
For more information and to RSVP: https://nj.mybusinessmatches.com/

John Shoraka is the Associate Administrator for government contracting and business development for the U.S. small business administration.
Tags: official SBA news and views, open to trade, emergency planning
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Is Your Business Ready for the next Hurricane Sandy?

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Even before the big storm hits, small businesses start losing money once the severe weather advisories go out. The cost of shutting down, even for a few hours, is a huge expense most small businesses aren’t prepared to cover.

Hurricane Sandy caught most people off guard. The late-season storm brought flooding and power outages that caused billions in losses. The SBA approved more than 3,600 disaster loans for $393 million to businesses affected by Sandy. When you add the home disaster loans made by SBA, more than 35,400 loans were approved for a total of $2.3 billion.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1. Now’s a good time to start working on a plan to protect your company from any risk—be it large-scale disasters like floods and hurricanes, or the sprinkler system failure in your office space.

Join the SBA and Agility Recovery on Tuesday, May 28 for a free webinar on the topic of hurricane season preparedness for businesses. Dr. Gerry Bell, a climate expert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will present the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast. After his presentation, Agility Recovery President & CEO Bob Boyd will give tips on how any company can protect themselves from the physical and financial losses that occur when a disaster strikes.

The discussion will include tips about:

Please sign up soon, since space is limited. The webinar will be recorded and archived on Agility’s website.

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. ET

Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/327979008

Tags: Official SBA News and Views, Open For Business, Emergency Planning

View the original article here

Hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy came to severe flooding, extensive structural damage and significant loss of life what.  Thousands of people were were on the run, millions lost, and business disrupted ecosystems throughout the region.  In fact continue to small businesses a number of challenges when it comes to your company to create.

In December 2012, addressed an executive order, signed by President Obama the hurricane Sandy reconstruction task force, federal, coordinate State and local resources, success, economic dynamics, among other objectives, to support possibilities for a reconstruction.  U.S. small business administration (SBA) is a key member of the task force and our programs an important role that need long-term economic recovery of the region consulting, financing and other resources through support for companies.  SBA approved more than 2.3 billion $ of disaster loans to 35.900 residents and businesses in States affected by Hurricane Sandy - so the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States for the Agency.  SBA resource partner support Hurricane Sandy small business recovery, a foundation for economic recovery and stability, thanks to the services, and financed by $19 million in grants expanded.  In addition, we know that opportunities are access to commercial and federal contracting in this reconstruction efforts essential.

This is why the SBA and the hurricane Sandy reconstruction task force teaming up to host the hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking Summit on Wednesday, 7 August - educate the first event of its kind in the region since the disaster - and connect small businesses to trade buyers from the private sector and federal, State, and local governments.  The goal is simple: small businesses in the region help get back on their feet to come and compete for opportunities in the region.  Here are the details.  We hope to see you there.

What: Hurricane Sandy small business recovery and matchmaking

Where: New Jersey Institute of technology

University Heights Newark, New Jersey 07102

When: Wednesday, August 7:

Registration & resource Expo start at noon, program begins at 13

For more information and to RSVP: https://nj.mybusinessmatches.com/

John Shoraka is the Associate Administrator for government contracting and business development for the U.S. small business administration.

Tags: official SBA news and views, open to trade, emergency planning

View the original article here