City of Cuba issued the following announcement on July 14
The State has launched a new website aimed at making the public more comfortable with shopping and dining out.
Please take a look at this information and share where you can. It includes tips and resources such as downloadable signs to foster customer confidence in the shopping experience.
https://www.weareallinwi.com/
The SBDC has information on the SBA recovery programs on its site at: https://wisconsinsbdc.org/services/covid-19/
The State has launched a new website aimed at making the public more comfortable with shopping and dining out.
Please take a look at this information and share where you can. It includes tips and resources such as downloadable signs to foster customer confidence in the shopping experience.
https://www.weareallinwi.com/
The SBDC has information on the SBA recovery programs on its site at: https://wisconsinsbdc.org/services/covid-19/
NEW STATE PROGRAM for businesses affected by the virus. There is a $2500 grant available to 30,000 small businesses. https://wedc.org/programs-and-resources/wai-small-business-grant/ Program is now closed but the award winners will soon be notified via email.
Travel Wisconsin is waiving the fees on its popular and effective marketing program. The document is posted below.
The Governor has announced plans for the re-opening of Wisconsin Businesses. The announcement is posted below. Available resources can be found at http://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has shared the following tips as you prepare to re-open your business:
1) SIGNS, SIGNS, SIGNS! Post easy to read signs to help your shoppers understand your policies, hours and new offerings.
2) Change your window displays more often.
3) Use side walk chalk outside to lead people in your store.
4) If you have two doors, make one an entrance and one an exit.
5) Reduced the number of each item you have on display to avoid potential of contamination risk.
6) Use painters tape on the floors to help traffic flow. Remember, even your regular shoppers will need a little help with the new layout.
7) If you are offering in store and curbside service, clearly mark you curbside prep area so shoppers do not try to buy what is already sold!
8) Make quick videos of cleaning activities to reinforce to your customers you take their safety seriously
9) Consider Clear shower curtains for inexpensive stylish barriers
Below you will find a partial list of open businesses and their current hours. Please patronize your local businesses during this interruption of normal activities. We thank the Cuba City Chamber of Commerce for compiling the list. We also have a list of food service operations and their hours. Please advise us of any additions or changes to the list.
In addition, we have posted a list of online learning opportunities below.
In these challenging times, business owners will see that there is assistance available from the government. However, we understand that this information can be overwhelming and you may wish to consult with your banker/lender or tax advisor. You may also contact Bob Jones, Cuba City’s Economic Development Director at cubacitycdc@gmail.com Bob is an SBA Certified Business Consultant and a former business lender. Any discussions will be confidential.
Please understand that the information is subject to continual changes. We are doing our best to review all of this and keep everything up to date for you. Do not let the amount of information confuse you. Just read through it to see what programs may serve your needs best and contact me for help.
Alliant Energy has partnered with the Innovation Lab to provide Small Business Survival Coaching at no cost. These one on one sessions are designed to help you chart a course for your small business. Please refer to the document below.
OSHA has compiled information for re-opening of businesses. The information is located here: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
The USDA has just released a listing of available resources for rural communities. The document is listed below.
Woodward Communications (the Shopping News) is offering a grant program to assist our local businesses. Information can be found at: http://www.woodwardcommunitymedia.com/grant/
For business owners:
If you need financial assistance for your regular business expenses, you can apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. You can decide later whether to accept the loan. The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan can cover operating costs like rent/mortgage, payroll, utilities, etc. You can apply online in about 20 minutes and the SBA will contact you if they need more information. Application review can take several weeks, but a $10,000 forgivable advance is available and does not need to be paid back even if you do not qualify for or decide not to accept the loan. https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program through your bank or a bank that is accepting applications to support your payroll costs. The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan that can cover payroll for your employees. The application process is through a bank, so your first step is to contact your bank or another bank you trust to see if and when they will accept applications. Part or all of the loan may be forgivable if the funds are used to cover payroll. The form found at the link below outlines the information you will need to apply for this program: http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/PPP%20Borrower%20Application%20Form.pdf
Set up a Go Fund Me page. If you raise at least $500, Go Fund Me will match it with another $500.
If you do not already have one, establish an online presence to allow your customers to purchase your products for pickup, shipping, or delivery. Get creative and consider offering subscriptions, “mystery boxes”/”store’s-pick boxes”, or virtual browsing via live Facebook posts.
The IRS has launched an Employee Retention Credit Program. A brief overview is located here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-employee-retention-credit-under-the-ca...
The latest food service information from the WRA is posted below.
DATCP has created a Tool Kit of information resources for farmers and other business owners. Please see the attachment below.
The US Department of Labor has published a list of HR considerations for both employers and employees. The attachment is below.
The James Beard Foundation is establishing a program to aid our food industry businesses. Information can be found at: https://www.jamesbeard.org/relief
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently launched a business landing page on their website for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The landing page can be found here https://wedc.org/programs-and-resources/covid-19-response/. This page is designed to provide the latest, best information on resources aimed at maintaining the vitality of the companies upon which our economy depends. As the volume of inquiries through WEDC phone lines and website prevents them from responding individually to people as they would like, they intend to regularly update this directory as new information and resources become available.
The SBDC team is available to provide free assistance (via phone) in completing the application. If you would like help, please: If you are an existing SBDC Client, please reach out to us directly. If you have not yet worked with either of us, please register online for our services: SBDC Consulting Request Additional information about how the SBDC can help and other resources are available at http://wisconsinsbdc.org/services/covid-19/
The USDA has provided a list of their available service and you can see that information below.
Additional updates are posted below and we will continue to add information as it becomes available. The documents include the new unemployment guidelines, HR considerations for employers and mass gatherings information. When applying for unemployment, it is suggested that you do so online.
We ask that you inform family and friends of this page. If you have questions, please email Bob Jones at cubacitycdc@gmail.com
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