Our experience has shown that local businesses and social service agencies can recover and prosper from natural and man made disasters with the right assistance. Fast Forward Restart continues to work to restore the entrepreneurial spirit of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and is committed to respond and assist wherever disasters occur .To date, over 120 companies , entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations have completed the Fast Forward Restart program. To better understand the Fast Forward Restart disaster response view our video on Katrina. View the 6 1/2 minute Video
Fast Forward Restart assists disaster-affected companies, entrepreneurs and non profit organizations to restart, restructure or refocus their businesses. Participants report that the program enables them to achieve critical recovery goals.
Many businesses have used the Fast Forward Restart program to rebuild their businesses to be stronger and for some, more profitable than before the disaster. Their new business focus and goal achievement has created success in the post disaster business environment.
The Social Service Network Repair Program is Fast Forward Restart's contribution to repairing the social service safety net in post disaster communities.