Press Release
BOISE – The State of Idaho is seeking information from small non-farm businessesin Ada, Adams, Canyon, Custer, Owyhee, Payette and Washington Counties whose operations and ability to conduct business were disrupted by an extreme snowfall event beginning December 22, 2016 through January 21, 2017. This information will determine whether impacted businesses would be eligible for disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The unprecedented snowfall that began shortly before Christmas caused widespread destruction including roof collapses and severe disruption to ordinary business functions throughout the area. The snow event led to a State Disaster Declaration signed by Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter January 23, 2017.
The State of Idaho will need at least five (5) or more small businesses located in the seven counties to complete the SBA worksheet before the SBA will offer assistance. Businesses impacted by the snow who do not wish to receive the low interest loans are still encouraged to submit worksheets so that businesses who do need the assistance will be able to get it.
The worksheet may be found on the Idaho Commerce website at http://commerce.idaho.gov (Scroll to Popular Downloads). Forms can be downloaded and sent by fax to 208.334.2631, by email to jerry.miller@commerce.idaho.gov or mailed directly to:
Jerry Miller
Idaho Department of Commerce
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0093
If approved, the assistance will be in the form of low interest, direct loans from SBA. Farms and ranches are not eligible for the SBA program, but may seek assistance from their county U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency representative.
Businesses located in contiguous counties, or counties within the region that provide goods and services to businesses in the seven counties may have experienced significant economic impact and are also encouraged to submit worksheets as soon as possible.
