Reopening & Recovery Resources

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

Small Business Administration COVID Funding Options
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
Focused 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.

Hmong Chamber of Commerce Emergency Loan Fund
This program makes loans between $5,000 and $10,000 for working capital to cover rent, payroll and other fixed expenses for businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 emergency.

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers 
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers guidance for business owners and employers considering their reopening.

Toolkit For Independent Contractors
US 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
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