Conn. small business assistance for historic flood continues [Video]

MONROE, Conn — Assistance keeps pouring in for Connecticut’s small businesses affected by the historic floods on Aug. 18. The federal Small Business Administration and the state Dept. of Economic and Community Development are processing hundreds of applications for funds to help small businesses get back on their feet after seeing damage in and around their establishments.

The SBA spoke with Connecticut’s state and federal leaders Tuesday afternoon in front of the Monroe Police Department, currently home to the Business Recovery Center.

“We are very impressed with both the teamwork and collaboration here in Connecticut between the volunteers, local leaders state leaders and our federal delegation,” said Catherine Marx from SBA.

In addition to the Monroe and Oxford recovery centers, there will be others opening in Southbury and …