Official Declarations
City of Berlin Resolution Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding COVID-19
Emergency Order #36 Interim Order to Turn the Dial
Emergency Order #34 Interim Order to Turn the Dial
Emergency Order #31 Badger Bounce Back
Emergency Order #28 Safer at Home Order
Emergency Order #12 Safer at Home Order
City of Berlin State of Emergency COVID-19
Res 4-2020 Green Lake County Declaring State of Emergency
Executive Order #72 From Governor Tony Evers relating to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Health Emergency
Business Resources
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
WEDC Ethnic Minority Emergency Grant for ethnic minority owned businesses with five or fewer employees, click here for information
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan for agricultural businesses only, click here to apply
Paycheck Protection Program: Apply at local bank approved for SBA funding.
– Application Walkthrough Video
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Small Business Relief Grant. Click here for more information and to apply.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Save Small Business Fund: Apply online using this link https://savesmallbusiness.com/
WEDC Small Business 20/20 Program: Use the link to determine if eligible to apply. www.wedc.org/sb2020
KIVA Program: Apply using this link www.kiva.org
U.S. Bartenders Guild (USBG) National Charitable Foundation Bartender Emergency Assistance Program : Apply online using this link www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Stopped Accepting Applications- Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program: Apply online using this link https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
–Application Walkthrough Video
COVID-19 Resource Links:
- Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Reopen Guidelines
- Governor Tony Evers Website
- COVID-19 Business Resources- WEDC
- Wisconsin Economic Development Association COVID-19 Resources
- Safer at Home Emergency Order #12- Determining Essential Business Resources
- Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) COVID-19
- Strategies and Resources for Small Businesses and Community Groups from WEDC
- Department of Workforce Development-Unemployment
- Wisconsin Community Development Financial Institutes
- UW-Extension Financial Resources
- Department of Revenue
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Department of Treasury
- Department of Workforce Development-Unemployment Info
COVID-19 Regular Updates (most recent on top):
5-20-2020 Updates
- Evers Announces $75 Million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to Spur Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery, Promote Safe Business Practices
- WEDC adds protective equipment makers to Wisconsin Supplier Network website
- SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Information
- SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
5-15-2020 Updates
- Wisconsin Safety Council Releases 8 Step Guide to Keep Employees Safe
- Green Lake County Reopen Recommendations
- Supreme Court of Wisconsin Ruling
5-11-2020 Updates
- WEDC Ethnic Minority Emergency Grant for ethnic minority owned businesses with five or fewer employees
- Treasury, IRS, and Labor announce plan to implement COVID related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses
- Evers Announces Best Practices and Safety Guidelines for Wisconsin Businesses
- WEDA Road to Recovery recommendations for business recovery and economic restoration plan
- Wisconsin Restaurant Association Reopening Resources
- Wisconsin Online Global Programs and grant resources webinar Tuesday May 19th
5-5-2020 Updates
- SBA EIDL advance online portal is open for agricultural businesses only
- Main Street Lending Program
- Preparing Your Business for Recovery free webinar from WEDA
- OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Resources
- Fortifi Bank Makes Grant Money Available Amid COVID-19
- Alliant Energy- Energy Assistance Flyer
Updates 4-24-2020
- National Restaurant Association Restaurant Industry “Blueprint for Recovery”
- Back to Business Article
- Back to Business Proposed Program Outline
- Back to Business Proposed Program Presentation
Updates 4-21-2020
- USDA Forbearance Guidance for Multifamily Borrower
- S. Chamber of Commerce Save Small Business Funding Source
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce COVID-19 Update Webinar Featuring U.S. Senator Ron Johnson on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at 10am. Sign up Here
- Modified Campground Operations in Tri-County
- Guidance for Restaurants During Emergency Order No. 5
- Guidance for Grocery, Retail Food Operations Following ‘Safer at Home’ Order
- Operating Lodging Establishments Following Emergency Order No. 12
- Cleaning and Disinfecting after a confirmed COVID-19 case
Updates 4-17-2020
- COVID-19 Funding Opportunities in Wisconsin Spreadsheet
- Wisconsin Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
- SBDC Tips for Businesses on Responding to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Unemployment Updates due to COVID-19
Updates 4-16-2020
- Update on the Wisconsin Economy UW-Madison
- Wisconsin Act 185 Summary of the provisions most important to businesses
- Governor Evers removes barriers to tourism industry economic support
Updates 4-14-2020
Updates 4-9-2020
- Food Safety in the time of COVID-19: Take-out food
- USDA Implements Immediate Measure to Help Rural Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Application Walkthrough Video
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQ
- Payroll Protection Program Application Form
- Existing SBA Lenders
- SBA EIDL Application Walkthrough Video
Updates 4-3-2020
- SBDC FAQ for SBA EIDL Funds
- DATCP COVID-19 Toolkit
- CARES Act Memo
- Families First COVID-19 Response Act: Questions & Answers
Updates 4-2-2020
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FAQ
- COVID-19 Response Grant Program for community organizations
- of Revenue announces immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19
- Stimulus Bill from International Economic Development Council
- Travel Wisconsin Webinar on Marketing & PR Thursday April 2nd 9am or Friday April 3rd at 9am. Sign up here
- NEW Launch Alliance job opportunity website. Please post your job opportunities and share with employees if they are seeking job
- 10 Commonly Asked Coronavirus Small Business Loan Questions from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources from SBA
- How to get a Payroll Protection Loan
- How to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- SBA Disaster Loan Application Instructions
- Gener8tor guidance on how to apply for SBA Disaster Loan
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
- GoFundMe fundraiser for small businesses
- U. S. Department of Treasury Resources COVID-19
Updates 3-31-2020
- CARES Act Small Business Guide and Checklist from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQ for Small Business- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARE Act- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- SBA Updated Information on the Paycheck Protection Program
- Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce CARE Act Summary
- WEDA Overview of COVID-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Webinar Wednesday April 1, noon- 1pm. Sign up here
- CARES Act FAQ from U.S. Travel Association
- Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce COVID-19 Update Webinar Wednesday April 1 from 10 to 11am. Sign up here
Updates 3-30-2020
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- Department of Revenue immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19
- Emergency Order #15 Temporarily Bans Foreclosures and Evictions
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Wisconsin SBA’s daily webinars to walk you through the application process and answer questions. Register for Monday, March 30 through April 10. All sessions are at 2pm.
Updates 3-27-2020
- Wisconsin Restaurant Association COVID-19 Tips to Help Food Service Operators
- Wisconsin Restaurant Association COVID-19 Employee Resources
Updates 3-26-2020
- COVID-19 Business and Unemployment Links from Joan Ballweg Office
- USDA Rural Development Opportunities for Immediate Relief
- U.S. Department of Labor Guidance for COVID-19
- UW-Oshkosh Small Business Development Center COVID-19 Resources and Information Email Sign-Up
- International Economic Development Council- First Glance at the Stimulus Bill
- Coverage for Delivery Drivers for Restaurants during the COVID-19