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Small business recovery centers open to provide resources after bridge collapse

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Posted at 3:46 PM, Apr 01, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-04 11:44:00-04

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Small Business Administration began operating recovery centers in the Baltimore area on Monday, following the Key Bridge collapse.

They've opened to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications and give status updates on loan applications.

Eligibility applies to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses, and private nonprofit organizations.

The hours of the centers are listed below:

Carefirst Engagement Center

1501 S. Clinton St, Ste #100
Baltimore, MD 21224

Daily Hours: Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday

Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development will be on site to provide additional support and connect businesses to additional resources.

Dundalk Renaissance Center

11 Center Place
Dundalk, MD 21222

Daily Hours: Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday

Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce representatives will be available onsite at the Dundalk location to provide additional support and connect businesses with resources.

Beginning Friday, April 5, a new expanded business recovery center is set to open at CCBC in Dundalk.

The current temporary center at the Dundalk Renaissance Center will continue to operate through Friday.

CCBC Dundalk Campus

Garden Annex Building
7200 Sollers Point Road
Dundalk, MD 21222

Daily Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

The filing deadline for applications is December 30, 2024.

To learn more, click here.