Office of Governor Tony Evers *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* March 1, 2024 Contact:[email protected]? ? ***UPDATED** *
*Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Encourage Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Winter Snow to Apply for Assistance* "Businesses in Door County now eligible; application deadlines extended for Florence, Forest, and Marinette Counties" MADISON ? Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) have been continuing to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand eligibility for Wisconsin businesses to a federal disaster loan program if they have suffered losses due to this year?s unusually mild winter, which lacked Wisconsin?s typical snowfall in many areas of the state. Today, the governor and U.S. Sen. Baldwin are announcing Door County will be added to those counties that are already eligible. Additionally, application deadlines have been extended for businesses located in Florence, Forest, and Marinette counties.

?The lack of snow we?ve experienced so far this winter has had serious economic impacts on folks and businesses, especially in our Northern counties, who rely on snow and winter weather to attract customers and be successful,? said Gov. Evers previously. ?In partnership with Sen. Baldwin, my administration has been working with the federal Small Business Administration to ensure businesses in impacted counties are eligible for relief, and I?m glad to announce that our efforts have been successful. I encourage all eligible businesses to apply for these loans as soon as possible, and in the meantime, I encourage Wisconsinites to plan a trip, visit local businesses, and find other exciting ways to enjoy winter in Wisconsin in our beautiful Northern and Central communities.?

*Please be aware that a number of the county application deadline?dates below have changed due to updated information from SBA. If businesses are planning to apply, please submit the application before the deadline given below. ?*

If your business suffered economic injury as a direct result the drought/lack of snow, including losses related to reduced winter tourist activity in the area, you are eligible to apply for the U.S. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program. ?

Businesses may submit applications and find additional disaster assistance information at [link removed]. [ [link removed] ] Applicants may also call SBA?s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech-related disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76155. Applicants may also contact the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation with their EIDL-related questions at [email protected]

Wisconsin counties may be covered by multiple declarations. The list below provides the latest available application deadline for covered counties.

*_Apply by March 18_ ? **Declaration #18019* [ [link removed] ]
Crawford
Dane
Grant
Green
Iowa
Lafayette
Richland
Sauk

*_Apply by April 8_ ? **Declaration #18058* [ [link removed] ]
Bayfield
Douglas

*_Apply by April 15_ ? **Declaration #18085* [ [link removed] ]
Columbia
Dodge
Fon Du Lac
Green Lake
Marquette
Sheboygan
Washington
Waushara

*_Apply by April 29_ ? **Declaration #18129* [ [link removed] ]
Buffalo

*_Apply by April 29_ ? **Declaration #18135* [ [link removed] ]
Burnett
Jefferson
Kenosha
Racine
Rock ?
Walworth
Waukesha

*_Apply by May 6_ ? **Declaration #18166* [ [link removed] ]
Adams
Barron
Brown
Calumet
Chippewa
Clark
Dunn
Eau Claire
Jackson
Juneau
La Crosse
Monroe
Outagamie
Pepin
Pierce
Polk
Portage
Rusk
Saint Croix
Sawyer
Trempealeau
Vernon
Washburn
Waupaca
Winnebago
Wood

*_Apply by May 13_ ? **Declaration #18168* [ [link removed] ]
Ashland ?
Langlade
Lincoln
Marathon
Menominee
Oconto
Shawano
Taylor

*_Apply by May 29_ ? **Declaration #18231* [ [link removed] ]
Iron
Oneida
Price
Vilas

_*Apply by **September 26*_* ? **Declaration #20175* [ [link removed] ] ?
Door

_*Apply by **November 27*_* ? **Declaration #20209* [ [link removed] ]
Florence
Forest
Marinette ? An online version of this release is available here [ [link removed] ]. ###

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