DISASTER RECOVERY & ASSISTANCE
FEMA and SBA Resources
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Here's what you need to know before applying for federal disaster assistance if your home or business was damaged during last week's inclement weather event.
STEP 1
Take photos of any damages
STEP 2
Make a list of damaged or lost items
STEP 3
If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company. If you are not insured then you're ready to apply for assistance
STEP 4
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SBA Stands Ready to Assist Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by the Severe Winter Storms |
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration.
In consideration of the public health concerns due to the Coronavirus pandemic, SBA has established a Virtual Business Recovery Center to provide personalized assistance to business owners. In addition, SBA has also opened a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center to help homeowners and renters. Customer Service Representatives will be available to business owners and individuals to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each person complete their electronic loan application.
Virtual Business Recovery Center and
Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
(800) 659-2955
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, survivors must first contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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BE PREPARED FOR NEXT TIME
Small Business Emergency Preparedness
Friday, March 12 | No-cost Webinar
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Last week's weather event unexpectedly impacted thousands of homes and small businesses in South Texas. If you don't want to be caught off-guard in the future, join us for a no-cost webinar that will inform you how to be prepared for the next time the unexpected happens.
Friday, March 12
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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SAVE THE DATE: #SBDCDay is March 17
Apply to Become an Ambassador Today
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SBDC Day Ambassador Program
A program designed for organizations and businesses to get involved in SBDC Day and show their support of the nation’s largest and most effective small business assistance network, SBDCs
Deadline to Apply is Friday, March 5
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Black Restaurant Week SA
Continues Through February 28
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Black Restaurant Week San Antonio shines a bright spotlight on Black-Owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers and other food-related businesses in our area. While the official week of celebration ends on February 28, be sure to check out the restaurants spotlighted to visit all year long!
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Most businesses cannot thrive without customers to sustain demand for services or products. However, not everyone has the skills required to delight customers in a way that keeps them coming back. In fact for most people, customer engagement is a performance skill that must be learned and applied with intention. This training module identifies the core problems with customer engagement, and addresses the techniques and personal transformation necessary to generate customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Rebecca Smith, local business attorney and founder of the Rebecca Smith Law Firm, PLLC, conducts an informative and educational webinar discussing the various types of intellectual property small business and entrepreneurs own, and how to protect those secrets while doing business, hiring vendors, contacting investors, and hiring employees.
Join Mark Nanez, online marketing coach and owner of NineYES Marketing, as he goes over how to grow your account on Instagram, how to convert followers into customers, and how to create content.
You have questions? Our UTSA SBDC advisors have answers. This webinar is an opportunity to ask the questions you have about starting, growing, financing, pivoting, selling your business and more.
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Unless otherwise noted all webinars will take place via WebEx. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registered participants will be emailed the WebEx information the day before the webinar takes place. Questions? Email us at sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu
*ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AT NO-COST
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Our business advisors are here to assist you! While our physical location at the UTSA Downtown Campus remains closed, we are offering our services virtually and holding regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are seeking guidance for your potential or existing small business make an appointment with an advisor today!
If you are not able to access our services online, feel free to call us at (210) 458-2460. In the meantime, be sure to register for our upcoming no-cost webinars.
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BUILDING THE TEXAS ECONOMY ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME |
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Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact UTSA SBDC Training Team: 210-458-2460.
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