Economic Relief Resources
Small Business Relief Program
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/6ww4kd/4bb3b213e7f23950e0ad684c3a906208
DEADLINE: March 31, 2020 at NOON.
Targeted Small Business Sole Operator Fund
https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/programDetails?pid=137&ppid=26&fbclid=IwAR3osNFLxw52y2TsdEayvOGLlU4pOyMGX3TmcAIGr2BkyniCKCjysN9f0-A
SBA Disaster Assistance
The Governor issued disaster declaration to the SBA for all 99 counties in Iowa. Here is a link to encourage small businesses and private non-profits to start applying for disaster relief. This does not apply to churches unfortunately. An injured business is defined as a business that cannot make payroll or PTO due to lack of commerce.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Unemployment Information
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Restaurant Workers Relief Fund
The Restaurant Workers Relief Foundation has created as COVID-19 relief fund for workers impacted by COVID-19 information can be found here: https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/news/2020/3/15/resources-for-restaurants-and-workers-coping-with-the-covid-19-emergency
SBA Loan Information
The SBA is providing loans to small businesses due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The
loans offer up to $2 million in assistance to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills.
The deadline to apply is December 16, 2020. For more information go to: sba.gov/coronavirus.
Join in on the webinar on Thursday March 26 th at 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Call for audio (202) 765-1264 use ID# 118151981#
Join at: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/tdlentel/FKK1FR1Y
Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.
Resources for your business
Who is OPEN: Shop Local! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ytc7lwg5rVYBZVZRRLRjwJKJMYTuTROb9m2GfeoJOXU/edit?usp=sharing
Iowa Department of Public Health and CDC sites:
https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/Business-and-Organizations
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Iowa Department of Public Health: Urgent!
Consider Donating Personal Protect Equipment to Assist in COVID-19 Response. Find more information at the links below:
| https://idph.iowa.gov/lphs/local-public-health-agencies https://www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/documents/county/COORD_Public_List.pdf |
Regional Family Health Process Changes
https://www.regmedctr.org/news/family-practice/regional-family-health-process-changes.aspx
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES IN IOWA
Employers – COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Questions
Employers – Voluntary Shared Work Program
Workers – COVID19 and Unemployment Insurance Questions
FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
You can file for unemployment insurance benefits here: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits
If you have questions about your claim, please call 1-866-239-0843, or email uiclaimshelp@iwd.iowa.gov
To be added to the E-blast, please email us at macc@manchesteriowa.org