SBA Business Recovery Center Open in Capitola

On Jan 20, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Small Business Development Center opened an SBA Business Recovery Center in Capitola to help businesses impacted by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began Dec. 27.

No appointment is necessary. All services are free. This location, serving Santa Cruz County, is at Capitola City Hall, Community Room (first floor), 420 Capitola Ave., Capitola. Hours are Mondays — Fridays,

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Public metered parking is behind City Hall.

The federal business recovery center opened one day after President Joe Biden visited Capitola Village and said, “Rebuild better” and “The country’s here for you every step of the way.”

“Due to the severe property damage and economic losses inflicted on California businesses, we want to provide every available service to help get them back on their feet,” said SBA’s Director Tanya Garfield of the U.S. Small Business

Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

“The center will provide a one-stop location for businesses to access a variety of specialized help,” she added. “SBA representatives will meet with each business owner to explain how an SBA disaster loan can help finance their recovery. They will answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each business owner complete their electronic loan application.”

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