Updates: Federal and Business Assistance Resources
In order to provide the most up to date information, both the Federal and Business Assistance sections of this website are being updated weekly on Wednesdays.
Information on the $2 trillion CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) of 2020, as well as federal departments responses.
The CARES Act is also covered on the Restore Your Economy blog, and a PDF is available. IEDC will host a webinar on the topic on Friday, April 3 from 3:00 - 4:00. Register here.
Assistance for Business/Employers
Business Continuity - Examples from the economic development community are listed, ranging in geographic size from small towns to states. General business continuity resources are listed, along with example plans, telework resources, and checklists.
Financial Assistance - Newly added to this section is a resource from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation detailing eligibility and accessibility: Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits. Also included are examples from EDOs and a list of definitions of the types of financial assistance commonly distributed in times of crisis.
Supporting Your Local Businesses - Examples and information on different types of loans to support small business.