U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, center, D-Highland Park, talks about the U.S. Small Business Administration Service Center in Highland Park as Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, right, and Geri Sanchez Aglipay, the regional SBA administrator, listen.
Schneider, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration discussed relief available to businesses and other organizations impacted by the shooting Monday at the temporary SBA Business Recovery Center in downtown Highland Park.The U.S. Small Business Administration Service Center in Highland Park will operate in downtown Highland Park through Aug. 11 to assist businesses needing financial assistance arising from the Fourth of July Parade shooting.
“Some of their employees were shot at. They’re dealing with the physical damage and the emotional trauma,” Rotering said. “The trauma was felt by thousands who were at the parade and need help. They need to be served.” ] The SBA Business Recovery Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the lobby of the First Bank of Highland Park at 1835 First St. Aglipay said representatives are there to help people with the application process and answer questions.
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