Disaster Field Operations Center East
Release Date: April 11, 2024 Contact: Public Information Officer Donika A. Farnham, J.D. Donika.farnham@sba.gov
Follow us on X, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram
SBA, SCORE and Operation Hope Join Forces to Host Business Resource Workshop for West Virginia Businesses
ATLANTA – In the wake of severe tornadoes and flooding that impacted many counties in West Viriginia on Aug. 28-30th, a collaborative effort is underway to support business owners with resources, to help them rebuild their businesses one step at a time. The Business Resource Workshop, scheduled April 19th, aims to provide critical resources and assistance to those affected by the disaster.
The event, organized by the Small Business Administration, SCORE Mid-Atlantic, and Operation Hope, will offer a comprehensive range of services to aid impacted survivors. Attendees will have access to one-on-one counseling, business mentorship, finance education, marketing services, and much more.
Registration is open to all businesses, non-profit organizations, and the entrepreneurial community seeking to network and gain valuable resource information. Through this collaborative effort, SBA, SCORE, and Operation Hope will continue their diligence to facilitate and support resource initiatives that navigate a path to recovery for disaster-stricken communities.
Registration information for the workshop is as follows:
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
| April 19, 2024 | Virtual | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET |
Registration Now |
Provided by SCORE: Request a Mentor today to transform your business concepts into reality and leverage the abundance of local resources available to you. Attend online workshops on critical small business topics presented by SCORE by registering here: Webinars. To be considered for economic injury disaster assistance, applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659- 2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.The filing deadline to return economic injury applications is Oct. 30, 2024.
###
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
.png)
