Don't worry, if you were impacted by the early hard freeze that hit Wilmington and North Carolina in early April last year, you can still file for a low interest loan. The loans are available to farm related and non -farm related businesses that suffered losses due to the drastic drop in temperature. It is estimated that over $100 million in crop losses were incurred throughout North Carolina.
North Carolina Governor, Mike Easley, requested disaster relief through the United States Department of Agriculture. He asked that low interest loans be made available to small business owners who suffered economic losses due to the unusual cold snap.
If your small business was hurt, there is help and you can still file through end of business tomorrow, by calling 1-800-659-2955 or online at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. At the Small Business Administration website you will find step by step instructions on how to file and whom to contact for assistance in filling out the required paperwork. There is also contact information provided on how to get counseling, receive assistance and work to be better prepared for a disaster.
For more information about Wilmington and our surrounding counties, please visit http://www.thekeytowilmington.com
