Thank you to partner organizations who have compiled many of the resources and links shared below (Milwaukee Downtown BID 21, WEDC)
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Milwaukee Health Department - For technical information on the Novel Coronavirus also referred to as COVID-19, visit the Milwaukee Health Department's Novel Corona Virus Webpage.
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Guidance for Businesses- Please visit the following link for the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely page on the Health Department Website for guidance. (Updated 5/22/2020)
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Property Tax Exemption Guidance - For owner's of Tax-Exempt property, please click on the link for the March 27, 2020 Assessors' Office Guidance Letter for Property Tax Exemption Filing (Revised 4/8/2020)
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Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - MEDC is a private non-profit corporation that serves Milwaukee businesses by providing low interest loans and other resources. Visit MEDC's website or call (414) 269-1440. (Added 3/20/2020)
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Restaurant Carryout Zone Program - In an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, on March 16 Governor Tony Evers restricted restaurant service to delivery and carry-out only. To assist restaurants that currently do not have a "Loading Zone" adjacent to their business, the City of Milwaukee has implemented a temporary program to provide "Restaurant Carryout Zones" (Updated 5/7/2020)
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All Class B and Class C establishments are currently allowed to sell sealed containers of alcohol to go. The hours are the same as those allowed under a Class A establishment (liquor/grocery store), which are 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, as long as the individual license for that business allows those hours. Beer and wine can be sold in unlimited quantities, while there is a 4 liter restriction per customer for liquor.
Curbside service is allowed for those establishments that already hold a Sidewalk Dining Facility Permit that extends to the area where alcohol will be given to the customer. Businesses without a sidewalk cafe would be required to obtain a Temporary Change to the Plan of Operation permit. No late fees currently apply. (Added 3/20/20)
Alcohol can still be picked up at the door of the establishment. Otherwise if the business has another outdoor area that is currently licensed like a patio, they could also establish a pickup place there. (Updated 3/24/2020)
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City Permitting during COVID-19 -The City Permit and Development Center has released new guidance for business operations. Please view the following Department of Neighborhood Services March 25 News Release for details. (Updated 3/25/2020)
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State Reopen Guidelines - The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has created businesses reopening guidelines to assist businesses in planning to reopen with special conditions as conditions improve under the COVID-19 pandemic. (Added 5/11/2020)
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - The SBA has continues to offer COVID relief programs. Visit the SBA COVID programs page to find out about the various programs offered to small businesses. (Updated 3/23/21)
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Paycheck Protection Program - This forgivable loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis
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COVID-19 EIDL - This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.
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Shuttered Venues Grant - The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program provides emergency assistance for eligible venues.
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund - This program provides assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other food service businesses impacted by COVID-19.
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Hmong Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin COVID 19 Emergency Loan Fund - Loans from $5,000 and up to $10,000 at 0% Interest rate. For more information about terms and guidelines, visit the HWCC COVID 19 ELF website.
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Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) Fast Track Loan Program - For current and new small business clients, WWBIC is offering fast track loans up to $15,000 and Lines of Credit for up to $10,000! (Updated 3/18/21)
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Kiva has expanded lending terms and eligibility to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Downtown businesses in our communities that are women-, minority- and/or veteran-owned are also eligible for a 50% match from WEDC to expedite their loan. Encourage businesses to apply, and/or sign up to be a lender on the Kiva website. Effective immediately, U.S. applicants for a Kiva loan will have access to the following:
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Expanded eligibility: More businesses in the US will be eligible for a Kiva loan than ever.
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Larger loans: The maximum loan on the Kiva platform will increase from $10,000 to $15,000.
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Grace period: New borrowers may access a grace period of up to 6 months for greater financial flexibility. If you have questions and would like to contact a local Kiva rep, contact Amy via e-mail: Milwaukee@local.kiva.org or text - 414-220-0177(Added 3/19/2020)
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Milwaukee - LISC has assembled a list of links and resources for businesses for COVID-19. (Added 3/24/2020)
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Brew City Match COVID Resources - The City of Milwaukee is proud to be a partner on Brew City Match. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, Brew City Match is taking action to ensure that we continue to support the people and places where we work. Our goal is to mitigate economic impact in our communities. We have developed two tools to ease the financial burden for small business owners:
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The Brew City Match COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Loan Fund that provides zero interest loans to small businesses to assist with rent, payroll, and additional
For more information visit: https://brewcitymatch.com/covid-19 (Updated 3/18/2021)
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Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeast Wisconsin - The Más Fuertes program aims to provide socioeconomic relief and economic empowerment to Small businesses with 20 or less employees and the self employed who have been marginalized in all current relief programs by Federal, State and Local Government. The program is specifically designed to address the economic trauma that the Latino Community is suffering using culturally and linguistically relevant solutions centered in an individualized case management approach that leads to long term sustainability and immediate liquidity to Latino micro-enterprises.
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UW Credit Union Emergency Personal Loan - For those members who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, they are offering a low-rate personal loan to help with budgeting concerns. (Added 3/19/2020)
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Ciudade De Milwaukee - El Department de Salud de Milwaukee tiene informacion tecnica en la pagina Moviendo a Milwaukee hacia Adelante de manera segura.
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El primer paso mas importante es hablar con su banco para ver cuales ayudas tienen. Esto ha sido un gran punto de enfoque de estrategias para conseguir ayuda. Muchos de los bancos se pueden ayudar en aplicar para los programas de ayudas federales. Cuando esta llamando a su banco, seria bueno grabar la fecha, la hora y el nombre de el/la representante del banco con quien usted se comunico. Tambien es importante que pide el acuerdo de la ayuda en forma escrita.
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Latino Chamber of Commerce - Lista de Recursos para Coranivurus en ingles y español (Añadidio 4/9/2020)
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El programa Más Fuertes tiene como objetivo proporcionar ayuda socioeconómica y empoderamiento económico a las pequeñas empresas con 20 empleados o menos y a los trabajadores independientes que han sido marginados en todos los programas de ayuda actuales por el gobierno federal, estatal y local. El programa está diseñado específicamente para abordar el trauma económico que sufre la comunidad latina mediante el uso de soluciones cultural y lingüísticamente relevantes centradas en un enfoque de gestión de casos individualizado que conduce a la sostenibilidad a largo plazo y la liquidez inmediata de las microempresas latinas. Haga click aqui para la presentacion virtual del program Alivio y Recuperacion Mas Fuertes. Llamen al 414-888-2270 para mas informacion durante horas de oficina. (Añadidio 5/7/2020)
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Gracias a la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Wisconsin(WEDC), la Red Empresarial Latina y la Cámara de Comercio Latina de Sureste de Wisconsin, tienen una línea de emergencia, 414-888-2270, para contestar preguntas durante esta emergencia de salud. Preguntas con relación a:
• Prestamos* Acuérdense que pronto posiblemente reabrirán los programas. Este preparado
• COVID-19 Créditos del IRS para negocios
• Continuación de Su negocio
• Su Pregunta
• Tendran también dos consultores disponibles que le llamaran si su consulta requiere asistencia técnica. (Añadidio 4/22/2020)
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) - El sitio de WEDC ofrece algunas guias para negocios en Wisconsin que incluye informacion y ejemplos de estrategias para reducir la proliferacion de coronavirus para varios tipos de negocios. Las guias estan en espanñol y se puedend econtrar en el sitio de "WEDC Reopen Guideliens for Businesses." (Añadido 5/11/20)
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Cámara de Comercio de los EEUU - El Fondo para la Salvar la Pequeña Empresa (Save Small Business Fund, en inglés) es un fondo que ofrece subsidios de 5,000 dólares que proporcionan alivio a corto plazo a los empleadores de los Estados Unidos y sus territorios. (Añadidio 4/21/2020)
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Pagina Web del Departmento De Empresas Pequñas: Recursos Para COVID-19 (Añadidio 3/24/2020)
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Recursos del Hispanic Collaborative en Colaboracion con MMAC
Serie de Conferencias Electronicas compartidas desde el SBDC en Puerto Rico - Subiran mas informacion al sitio Web de SBDC Puerto Rico. (Añadidio 3/24/2020)
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El Tesorero de los Estados Unidos:
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Biz Starts Milwaukee - Biz Starts has compiled a list of Business Resources for COVID-19. In addition, they are accepting requests for online business coaching. Click here to schedule an online business coaching session. (Added 3/24/2020)
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Visit Milwaukee COVID-19 Page (Added 3/26/2020)
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) - Click here for WEDC's Strategies and Resources for Small Businesses and Community Groups (Added 3/20/2020)
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Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) - MMAC is currently hosting a series of Webinars for Business Strategies During the Pandemic. Additionally, MMAC has a list of resources on their Coronavirus Guidance and Resources page. (Added 3/20/2020)
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Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) - This page provides resources for business and consumer banking customer. Click here to view the WBA COVID-19 resource page and be sure to check back as it's updated periodically. (Added 3/31/2020)
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WEDC: For program and other assistance available to Wisconsin business owners, please visit: https://wedc.org/programs-and-resources/covid-19-response/. (Added 3/19/2020)
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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (WDWD) - Click here for more information regarding Public Information for Unemployment for COVID-19. (Added 3/19/2020)
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Small Business Administration Updates - WEDC and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) officials are working with the Wisconsin office of the Small Business Administration to unlock federal Economic Impact Disaster Loans for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. We will provide additional details on the availability of SBA funding as they become available. (Added 3/19/2020)
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Coronavirus Information for Partners -Answers to frequently asked questions by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. (Added 3/19/2020)
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COVID-19: How we can help businesses - The Small Business Development Center-Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship has created a page with important information for its clients amid quickly changing conditions and unprecedented measures put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Added 3/19/2020)
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Department of Workforce Development - Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information
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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) - Visit WHEDA's COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Page for information for homeowners, renters, small business owners, mortgage lenders, commercial developers and property managers and owners.
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Kroger Blueprint for Business - Visit the Kroger Sharing What We've Learned: A Blueprint for Businesses study for a quick read of lessons and best practices for businesses operating in the times of COVID-19. (Added 4/28/20)
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USBG National Charitable Foundation's Bartender Emergency Assistance Program - Emergency funding for bar industry staff who need financial support, can apply to the USBG National Charitable Foundation’s Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. USBG membership is not required to receive funds. Click here for USBG grant eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and the applications. (Added 3/19/2020)
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WEBINAR - How your business can withstand a global pandemic outbreak - MMAC held this webinar on March 17th to discuss how business leaders are adjusting to the pandemic. Click here for a recording of the Webinar.
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Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA) - UEDA is working with Centers for Financial Empowerment's Bank On Fellowship, which aims to increase access to high quality and fairly priced banking services. Click here for the Bank On Accounts Flyer and here for a list contacts for the Bank On Account Managers (Added 3/27/2020)
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AARP Community Connections Platform Launch Announcement (Added 3/30/2020)
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National League of Cities COVID-19 Local Resources Tracker (Added 3/31/2020)
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (Added 3/26/2020)
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - For guidance on essential works, please view the following Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infractructure Workers During COVID-19 Response. (Added 3/23/20)
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SBA Disaster Assistance in Reponse to the Coronvirus Handout (Added 3/19/2020)
- Coronavirus Tax Relief - The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. (Added 3/19/2020)
- Coronavirus Resources - The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus (also known as novel coronavirus). (Added 3/19/2020)
- Coronavirus: Resources, Updates, and What You Should Know - The U.S. Treasury Department is supporting American workers and businesses who are impacted by the coronavirus. (Added 3/19/2020)
- Families First Coronvirus Response Act