Reopening & Recovery Resources for Madison Region Businesses

WEDC Reopen Guidelines

Public Health Madison & Dane County

CDC Guidance for Workplaces and Businesses

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Employers

Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants

Wisconsin will offer $420 million to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Small Business Administration COVID Funding OptionsE.D.

U.S. SBA provides various funding options for small businesses.

City of Janesville Business Assistance

Resource for Rock County businesses.

WWBIC COVID-19 Fast Track Loan Program

The focus is on existing businesses looking for business financing during COVID-19.

KIVA Greater Madison Funds

Kiva provides 0% interest microloans to local small businesses. Contact Michelle Sherbinow at 608-204-8906 or email at madison@local.kiva.org.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Frequently asked questions on USDA Loans, service centers, food safety, trade, and more.

WI Small Business Development Centers

Loan assistance and support for small business owners in Wisconsin.

Toolkit For Independent Contractors

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers guidance to independent contractors.

Unemployment COVID-19 Information

Frequently asked questions for employers and employees about coronavirus and unemployment.

IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses

This program provides COVID-related tax guidance for businesses and tax-exempt entities.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Community

• Doyenne
• Food Finance Institute
• Irontek

Eight County Region

• Public Health Madison Dane County Public Health Requirements for Businesses
• Iowa County Resources
• Sauk County Development Corporation
• Thrive ED for Jefferson and Dodge Counties
• Columbia County Economic Development Corporation
• Rock County Development Alliance
• Green County Development Corporation

Area Chambers and Local Business Development Agencies

• Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce
• Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce
• BioForward
• Center for Dairy Research
• City of Madison Economic Development Business Information
• Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce
• Dane Buy Local
• DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce
• Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce
• Forward Janesville
• Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
• Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
• Latino Chamber of Commerce
• Madison Black Chamber
• Middleton Chamber of Commerce
• Monona East Side Business Alliance (MESBA)
• Oregon Chamber of Commerce
• Portage Chamber of Commerce
• Verona Area Chamber of Commerce