$50 million in loans available in wake of Ian

The state of Florida is making bridge loans available to small businesses hurt by hurricane until they can secure longer term funding.

  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 9:12 a.m. October 6, 2022
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The state of Florida is making bridge loans available to small businesses hurt by hurricane until they can secure longer term funding. (Photo by Reagan Rule)
The state of Florida is making bridge loans available to small businesses hurt by hurricane until they can secure longer term funding. (Photo by Reagan Rule)
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Florida is making $50 million available for loans to small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian. Of that, $10 million is earmarked for agricultural producers.

According to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program offers short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses suffering from economic injury or physical damage due to the storm. 

 

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