Published by: Economic Development Corporation
on: Tuesday, April 30th, 2002

No excuses: if you are a self-employed business downtown download the Application for WTC Business Recovery Grant Program form and go to 140 William. Speak with Rosalie Tanaka, she is there to help deliver assistance.

http://www.empire.state.ny.us/wtc/wtc%2Dgrant%2Dprogram.htm

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World Trade Center Business Recovery Grant Program

Dear Business Owner:

�During the past few months, millions of compassionate and caring Americans have offered unprecedented support and assistance to those affected by the attack on the World Trade Center.� Through their efforts the spirit of New York and the spirit of America has been renewed.

�We must continue our efforts to restore the strength of New York�s economy, and to do that we must rebuild our nation�s financial capital, New York City.� To help that process I am pleased to announce the World Trade Center Business Recovery Grant Program, an initiative designed to assist businesses and not-for-profit organizations on or south of 14th Street in Lower Manhattan.

�The WTC Business Recovery Grant Program will provide cash grants to eligible businesses and not-for-profit organizations to compensate them for economic losses resulting from the disaster.� The program will provide assistance in an amount ranging from 2 to 10 days of gross revenues, capped at $50,000 to $300,000 per business, depending on location. To be eligible for assistance through the program, applicants must show proof of business location in the eligible area as of September 11th.

�To determine if your company qualifies for funding, carefully review program information attached below, complete an application and bring it to the WTC Business Recovery Center at 2 Rector Street.� Applications may also be mailed to:� WTC Business Recovery Grant Program, Empire State Development, P.O. Box 4438, Grand Central Station, New York, NY� 10017.�

If you have questions about the program, visit the 2 Rector Street or 140 William Street Business Recovery Centers, call 1-800-ILOVENY (1-800-456-8369), 1-866-227-0458 or send an e-mail to [email protected].�

�Thank you for all you have done to keep your business running in New York City � the business capital of the world.� Together, with your help and determination we will prevail.

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Sincerely,
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George E. Pataki,
Governor � Sincerely,

Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor

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