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Over $83 Million Disaster Loans Approved in Alabama

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than $83 million in U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans have been approved for survivors in Alabama who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that began on April 15, 2011. “Currently, 1,500 home and business low-interest disaster loans have been approved in the amount of $83,292,700 for affected survivors,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. “We are pleased to be ab

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Over $83 Million Disaster Loans Approved in Alabama

Starbucks Response to Georgia Company Expanded Product Recall

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) released the following statement in response to the product recall issued today by Georgia–based supplier, Flying Food Group: As previously communicated, on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, we learned that Flying Food Group, LLC, in Lawrenceville, Ga., one of our suppliers, recalled ready-to-eat chicken wraps and plates delivered to Starbucks retail stores only in Alabama and Georgia due to potential health concerns. The products subject to

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Dell SecureWorks Vice President Mike Cote Wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Alabama/Georgia/Tennessee Award

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dell SecureWorks today announced that Dell SecureWorks Vice President Mike Cote, former Chairman and CEO of SecureWorks Inc., has won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 award for Alabama/Georgia/Tennessee in the technology category. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The Entrepreneur Of The Y

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One Week Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Small Business Administration urges residents and business owners in Alabama affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that occurred from April 15 through May 31, 2011 to return their disaster loan applications for physical damage by July 18. Currently, 1,185 home and business low-interest disaster loans have been approved in the amount of $67,081,700 for affected survivors. With the July 18 deadline less than one week away, SBA encourag

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SBA Urges Return of Applications Before July 18 Extended Deadline; Over $52 Million Approved in Alabama

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Small Business Administration urges residents and business owners in Alabama affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that occurred on April 16 through May 31, 2011 to return their disaster loan applications for physical damage by July 18. “The recent extension of the filing deadline gives survivors in the declared counties more time to complete the application process,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA Field Operations Center East in

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Over $41 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved for Alabama Residents; Less Than a Week Remains Before June 27 Deadline

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The SBA announced it has approved $41 million in disaster loans in Alabama and reminds residents that June 27 is the deadline to apply for loans for physical damage due to severe storms and tornadoes.

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Over $41 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved for Alabama Residents; Less Than a Week Remains Before June 27 Deadline

Recovery Center Opens in Madison County for Affected Businesses

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center at the Small Business Development Center, University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business Administration, 800 Ben Graves Drive, Suite 126 D. The new Center opens Monday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. to help businesses affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that occurred from April 15 through May 31, 2011. The opening of the Center will make it easier fo

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Recovery Center Opens in Madison County for Affected Businesses

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Marshall County

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Guntersville, Alabama for businesses that were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that occurred from April 15, through May 31, 2011 to get federal assistance. The new Center opens Friday, June 17, 12 noon at the Marshall County EMA Building, 3550 Creek Path Road. SBA representatives will be on hand at all of the Business Recovery Centers to issue

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SBA Business Recovery Centers in Cullman and Jefferson Counties to Close June 16

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that due to a steady decrease of activity, the Business Recovery Centers located in Cullman and Jefferson counties in Alabama will cease operations Thursday, June 16 at the close of business. Applicants can receive assistance at the remaining Centers after that date. The SBA urges those affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that occurred from April 15 through May 31, 2011 in Alabama, to v

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SBA Approves Over $35 Million for Alabama Residents; Only Two Weeks Remaining Until June 27 Deadline

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than $35 million in U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans have been approved for Alabama residents who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that began on April 15, 2011. SBA’s staff is working vigorously to have all survivors take advantage of the opportunity and apply for low interest disaster loans before the June 27 deadline. “Currently, 614 home and business disaster loans have been approved in the amount

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SBA Approves Over $35 Million for Alabama Residents; Only Two Weeks Remaining Until June 27 Deadline

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