State offers bridge loans for Hermine-affected businesses

Posted on September 14, 2016

Governor Rick Scott has activated Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Hermine.

The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced physical or economic damage during the storm and recovery efforts. The application period runs through Oct. 31.

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