Here’s some New Jersey specific business recovery information I’ve pieced together from various sources. I hope you find this helpful.
Statewide Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery Assistance
http://www.nj.gov/njbusiness/
SBA Opens Business Recovery Centers
Press Release 11/08/2012
Christie Administration Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Eight New Jersey Counties Impacted by Storm
Press Release 11/01/2012
Governor Christie Extends Tax Deadline for Businesses Disrupted by Storm
Press Release 10/31/2012
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies
Disaster Loan and Location Information
Business Recovery Checklist
Resources List
Hurricane Sandy Business Resources
NJ Business Action Center (BAC)
Temporary Hubs for Affected Business to access telephones and Internet Services
DisasterAssistance.gov
Access to disaster help and resources
DisasterAssistance.gov
NJ Small Business Development Center
Contact info for offices throughout NJ:
http://www.njsbdc.com/blog/hurricane/
Note: Some local offices may not be open yet due to power outages.
Check your local Chamber of Commerce
Somerset County Business Partnership
Hunterdon Chamber
Google Search Results for NJ CoC’s
Need to get small team of people together on conference call?
Here’s a service that let’s you create a free account:
http://www.freeconferencecall.com/
Need to share desktop to help troubleshoot someone’s computer?
These services let you create a free account:
Webex
LogMeIn
Need to transfer large files?
Here’s a list of links to various free services (Dropbox, YouSendIt, etc.)
Whenever possible, please try to assist someone you know:
- Offer a ride
- Lend a hand
- Warm meal
- Place to recharge electronics
- Wi-fi access
- Space to work
- Tech support
Even a simple gesture can make a difference. If you have any related tips for business owners, please add them to the comments.
Thank you.
-Roland
Whether your business is small, large or non-profit SBA CAN HELP!
PLEASE NOTE:
The application deadline for physical damage is December 31, 2012
Businesses & Non-Profits of any size may apply for:
Up to $2 million for physical property losses
Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Inventory, other Business Assets
Small Businesses & most private Non-Profits may apply for:
Up to $2 million for Economic Injury to meet working capital needs
No physical damages necessary to qualify
Interest Rates are as low as:
3% for Non-Profits Organizations
4% for Businesses of any size
Loan repayments terms up to 30 years
For more information: http://www.mosbdc.com/wp-content/uploads/NJ-13367…
or visit SBA Business Recovery Center
Monmouth County- 9 am – 5 pm
Brookdale Community College
NJSBDC office – Bankier Library Room 246
765 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-842-8685
Ocean County- 10 am – 6 pm
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
West Bay Avenue
Manahawkin NJ 08050
NJ SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE CALL: HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 2:00 PM
Governor Chris Christie is pleased to offer small business owners the opportunity to join Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority and New Jersey Business Action Center senior officials for a conference call on the federal and state government's efforts to help small businesses and homeowners recover from Hurricane Sandy. Officials will provide updates and answer questions about assistance and support to states affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local, territorial and tribal communities in affected areas.
DIAL IN: Dial-in: 1-888-621-9649; Event number: 411483