IDAHO, USA — Idaho small businesses and nonprofit organizations in seven counties have until July 7 to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to help recover from economic losses caused by last summer's wildfires.

"SBA loans help eligible small businesses cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery," said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. "These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster."

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible businesses of the approaching deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to the Bench Lake and Wapiti fires that began on

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