Rebuilding After The LA Fires: A Comprehensive Guide to the SBA's Disaster Support with Julie Clowes, Director, Los Angeles District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Episode 138

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How can small businesses rebuild after a crisis like the recent LA fires? The Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a crucial role in recovery; offering financial assistance, business counseling, and disaster relief. Many independent contractors and home-based businesses don't realize they qualify for SBA loans, but resources are available for a wide range of business types. Julie Clowes, Director of SBA's Los Angeles District Office, joins us to discuss how the SBA provides critical support, especially in times of rebuilding after disaster. From financial assistance to business counseling, the SBA helps entrepreneurs access vital aid. Their local assistance tool on SBA.gov connects businesses with nearby advisors and recovery services. In response to the fires, the SBA is actively providing financial relief and guidance to help businesses, homeowners, and communities rebuild—while also emphasizing policy changes and mitigation efforts to strengthen future resilience. You'll learn: How small businesses can access resources like district offices and business centers. What kind of assistance the SBA has to offer in response to the recent LA fires.