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Jumpstart Small Business Assistance Program

The Iowa Department of Economic Development will administer the Jumpstart Small Business Assistance Program. IDED staff and partners are currently working to finalize the program rules and process and will update this Web site daily with more information as it becomes available. Please check back often.

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Jumpstart Housing Assistance Program

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2008 Flood Resource Center

Wondering how your business is going to recover after the flood? Let us help. Call our toll-free line at: 1.800.245.IOWA or e-mail business@iowalifechanging.com.

Flood Recovery Information and Resources for Businesses

Immediate financial assistance for businesses following disasters, including floods and tornados, is available from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). The SBA offers disaster recovery loans at 4% for up to 30 yrs at a maximum of $1.5 million.

Step one:

Register with FEMA for an identification number. Applicants may register on their Web site www.fema.gov/assistance/ or by phone by calling 1.800.621.FEMA (3362). Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may call TTY at 1.800.462.7585.

Step two:

Once a FEMA identification number is secured, applicants may file with SBA by downloading an application from their Web site at:
www.sba.gov.

> The completed application must then be mailed to directly to SBA. Applications can be processed as quickly as 7-10 days if filled out correctly.

> For assistance completing the SBA application, go to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) nearest to you. To find one, visit: https://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/drcLocator.jsp.

> Some DRC locations will have Business Recovery Centers with staff on the ground to help with paperwork and questions.

> In addition, disaster victims may also go to one of the existing Small Business Development Centers which are located at www.sba.gov. Businesses are offered assistance with pulling together lost records that are necessary for these applications.

Business Recovery Resources

Small Business Development Center
www.iowasbdc.org/Home/DisasterRecoveryInformation/tabid/1955/Default.aspx

Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov/floods/
Apply for assistance:
www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/basics/howtoapply/

US Chamber of Commerce - Business Civic Leadership Center
www.uschamber.com/bclc/programs/disaster/midwest_flood_landingpage.htm

UNI Regional Business Center Business Recovery webinars
www.myentre.net
Will be hosting free daily business recovery webinars on MyEntreNet. The webinars will be held at noon daily, including weekends, beginning Friday June 20th. Individuals with businesses affected by the recent storms are encouraged to participate and receive daily updates on statewide recovery efforts, have questions answered immediately by a business recovery counselor, and have the opportunity to share issues and suggestions with other business owners.

Disaster Recovery Discussion Forum
Post questions on business recovery efforts and share issues and suggestions with other business owners.

Iowa Bankers Association
www.iowabankers.com/floods08.html

USDA Rural Development
www.rurdev.usda.gov
www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2008/06/0157.xml

Businesses and Contractors Assisting with Recovery Efforts

Iowa Workforce Development Business and Contractor Resources
www.iowaworkforce.org/recovery/

City of City Rapids Contractor Registration
www.corridorrecovery.org/ContractorList.asp

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