Small Business Administration announces disaster loans are available after Hurricane Ian
The Small Business Administration announced disaster loans are available to businesses, homeowners, renters and nonprofit organizations in some Florida counties. Additionally, the SBA opened a Business Recovery Center in Hillsborough County. Applicants also may apply at sba.gov under declaration #17644. For help, call (800) 659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
Contemporary cocktails. Great cause.
Grab a drink and support a great cause at ROOFPAC’s Contemporary Cocktails Reception Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the popular Hubbard Inn in Chicago during NRCA’s Fall Committee Meetings. Located only three blocks from the Westin River North, this networking event is one you will not want to miss. Have a few laughs with your colleagues while supporting ROOFPAC, the roofing industry’s voice in Washington, D.C. We ask attendees to contribute $150 per person or $200 per couple. Members of NRCA’s Political Insiders Council and Capitol Hill Club can attend complimentary as a benefit of their membership. RSVP here or contact Teri Dorn at tdorn@ncra.net or (202) 510-0920 with any questions.
DHS announces new migration enforcement process for Venezuelans
On Oct. 12, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new program designed to reduce the number of people arriving at the Southwest border and create a more orderly, safe process for people fleeing the humanitarian and economic crisis in Venezuela. Under this initiative, Venezuelans who enter the U.S. without authorization will be returned to Mexico. The U.S. and Mexican governments also will reinforce coordinated enforcement operations with new migration checkpoints, additional resources and personnel, and other initiatives. In addition, this effort includes a new process to lawfully and safely bring up to 24,000 qualifying individuals from Venezuela into the U.S. To be eligible to enter the U.S. lawfully, Venezuelans must:
• Have a supporter in the U.S. who will provide financial assistance and other support
• Pass rigorous national security and public safety screening and vetting
• Complete vaccinations and other public health requirements
Registration for Roofing Day in D.C. 2023 is open!
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