Disaster loans for non-farm businesses

Monday, August 15, 2005

CHICAGO - The Small Business Administration has announced that federal disaster loans are available to small, non-farm, agriculture-dependent businesses located in all Illinois counties except Alexander.

The declaration was issued as a result of the agricultural disaster declaration made in 93 Illinois counties and eight others surrounding. Agriculture-dependent businesses and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered economic injury as a direct result of the weather's effect on agricultural producers can apply for low-interest loans. Some businesses impacted could include farm implement dealers, seed and feed stores, and spraying and irrigation businesses.

Interested businesses should call (800) 659-2955 or visit www.sba.gov/disaster for information or to apply.