Business Resources During COVID-19

The City’s Economic Development Department stands ready to support the business community as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together.  Learn about resources available to assist business overs during this time.  As the situation continues to evolve, please check this page often for new and updated information.

Vaccine Guidelines for Businesses

Please visit WEDC's website to learn more.

Resources to Reopen Your Business

Please visit the Resources to Reopen Your Business page to learn more.

Healthcare & Other Cleaning Resources

DHS COVID-19 Webpage for Employers - This website includes a link for Sanitation, Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection

CDC on Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities

WEDC Required Safe Business Practices

COVID-19 Webinars

Listen to Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) webinars here.

City Resources

• COVID-19 Downtown Business Support Program

County Resources

• Dodge County
  • Back to Business Program
• Fond du Lac County
  • Coronavirus Assistance Microloan Program

Wisconsin Resources

• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
  • We're All In Grant for Small Businesses
  • Small Business 20/20 Program
  • Essential Business Declaration
  • Strategies for Small Businesses to Navigate COVID-19 Challenges
  • Safer at Home FAQs (updated 4/16/20)
• Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (WSBSC)
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
• Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
• University of Wisconsin Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship
• Wisconsin Department of Revenue
  • Small Business Tax Relief
• Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP)

Federal Resources

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
  • Payroll Protection Program Application
  • Payroll Protection Program FAQs (as of 5/6/20)
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

Other Resources

KIVA

Kiva provides 0% interest microloans to local small businesses.  In response to the effect COVID-19 is having on small businesses Kiva has increased the amount a business can borrow to $15,000, expanded their already low eligibility thresholds for borrowers and offers a grace period for repayment of up to 6 months.”  The loans, sourced through a crowd-sourcing platform, include no fees and are typically offered for three-year terms.  The Wisconsin Main Street and Connect Community program will also match 50% of private and public phase of fundraising for women-, minority- and veteran-owned businesses in participating program downtown districts.  To apply, visit http://kiva.org/borrow

Gener8tor Emergency Response Program

Gener8tor is hosting emergency one-week virtual programs for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. These programs will feature daily webinars designed to identify, understand and help small businesses secure resources to withstand the current crisis. One-on-one office hours will also be available.  To learn more, visit https://www.gener8tor.com/emergency-response-program