(SBA emergency funds)…They are now available.

. The funds became available after the Presidents recent national emergency declaration because of the Corona Virus Pandemic. The Small Business Administration says the funds are for decisive action to make the 30 million small businesses more resilient to Corona Virus-related economic disruptions. The SBA says their agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the situation. In addition, the SBA says they will continue to assist small businesses with counseling and navigating their own preparedness plans through their network of 68 District Offices and numerous Resource Partners located around the country. Locally, in Imperial County is operating online, only.