COURT HOUSE – Robert Kee, a volunteer counselor with SCORE, an arm of the Small Business Administration Sandy Project Mission, wants to help the 119 businesses and non-profits in Cape May County that have applied for and have been approved for loans in varying amounts.
The St. Augustine, Fla. Resident is currently residing in Sea Isle City with family, and has volunteered his time to help those who are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.
The project will continue until Sept. 30. It started June 1.
Among chores for Kee will be to contact the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce office to also develop a working relationship there for its members.
“I was also informed by the N.J. Economic Development Authority (EDA) that a program, launched in May, offers to Sandy-damaged businesses grants up to $50,000 for working capital, inventory, equipment, machinery, furnishings and prospect construction,” Kee stated.
In addition, he will work with businesses and non-profits interested in the loan program. It will begin July 1. Phone is (855-726-3929).
“It is the additional goal of the SCORE Cape May County team to contact all of the 119 businesses and non-profits to offer our free services, and make them aware of the EDA’s generous program,” Kee stated.
Inquiries can be directed to him at 904-377-8647 or the SCORE Association (www.score.org) Andrew Beamon, 800-634-0245.
Joining Kee in the local initiative will be Bob Novick of Charleston, S.C. and Anita Khayat, Beachwood, Ohio.
SCORE was formed in 1964 when the Small Business Administration was authorized by the Small Business Act of 1964 to enter into an agreement with volunteer organization for the purpose of providing business and technical assistance to existing and emerging small business owners.
SCORE has over 12,000 volunteers, including both working and retired men and women who provide services in nearly 350 chapters nationwide.
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