Disaster Recovery Help for Southwest Florida Businesses

Economic Recovery Center helps Southwest Florida businesses recover from hurricanes and other disasters by preparing compliant SBA disaster loan packages and connecting them with licensed public adjusters. We started in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian, so this is home.

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Why Southwest Florida

Built After Hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida on September 28, 2022, ERC’s co-founder Chase and a group of close family friends handed out food, water, and supplies to affected residents. They saw that local business owners weren’t getting the same level of help as everyone else, and the Economic Recovery Center was built to change that.

Since then we have worked alongside local relief efforts like ResilientLee and built relationships with local and state officials, which helps us understand what Florida businesses need after a storm.

How we help after a disaster

SBA disaster loan (EIDL) packaging: eligibility analysis, underwriting, and every required document, prepared to SBA standards. You submit your own application.
Public adjuster referrals: licensed public adjusters who represent you, not the insurance company, on your property claim.
Preparedness resources: hurricane, flood, and power outage guides for businesses, before the next storm.

Economic Recovery Center is a private company. It is not a government agency and is not the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or FEMA. You can apply for SBA disaster loans directly with the SBA at no cost.

LiveFEMA major disaster declarations, last 12 months

FLLee CountyNo major disaster declaration in the last 12 months
FLCollier CountyNo major disaster declaration in the last 12 months
FLCharlotte CountyNo major disaster declaration in the last 12 months
FLSarasota CountyNo major disaster declaration in the last 12 months
FLHendry CountyNo major disaster declaration in the last 12 months
FLGlades CountyNo major disaster declaration in the last 12 months

Source: OpenFEMA. Official SBA filing deadlines for each declaration are listed at sba.gov.

Common questions

Southwest Florida FAQ

Can businesses in Lee or Collier County get an SBA disaster loan?

Yes, when the county is included in a federally declared disaster area and you apply within the SBA's deadline for that declaration. The table on this page shows the FEMA major disaster declarations from the last 12 months that cover each Southwest Florida county; the official deadline for each is on the disaster's page at sba.gov/disaster.

Where is Economic Recovery Center based?

Economic Recovery Center started in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida on September 28, 2022, and now works with businesses across the United States.

Is Economic Recovery Center part of the SBA or FEMA?

No. Economic Recovery Center is a private company. It is not a government agency and is not the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or FEMA. You can apply for SBA disaster loans directly with the SBA at no cost.

What does Economic Recovery Center do for Southwest Florida businesses?

We prepare compliant, submission-ready SBA disaster loan (EIDL) packages, connect property owners with licensed public adjusters for insurance claims, and share disaster readiness resources so businesses are prepared before the next storm.

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