The DCEDC has implemented actions to address the needs of our business community and their employees in collaboration with our non-profit, public and private partners. Our goal is to support our businesses with available resources and provide tools to assist with continuity and sustainability of operations. Part of that process is getting input from the businesses so we can identify urgent needs. We will solicit that input periodically moving forward to continually assess the situation.
The current confidential “request for assistance” can be found at this link: Business Assistance Request Form.
Again, these are challenging times but together we will meet these challenges and overcome them. Door County is a strong caring community and we will not let this diminish that in any way.
“SAFER AT HOME” ORDER GUIDANCE
We realize the Governor’s “Safer at Home” order is creating questions and concerns. Although the Order was detailed concerning “essential” and “non-essential” businesses, DCEDC and as well as others still have some questions concerning “essential”. We are monitoring this as it evolves and will pass along new information as it becomes available, through this newsletter.
- If you would like to request a designation as an “essential” business, that must be done through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation at the link below.
We know that this is a challenging time but please be patient. We will get through this – together!
“ESSENTIAL BUSINESS” CLARIFICATION RESOURCES FROM WEDC
- Essential Business Inquiry-Pet Care
- Essential Business Inquiry-Landscaping
- Essential Business Inquiry- Cleaning
- Essential Business Inquiry-Construction
BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Changes to Unemployment Benefits
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Transitioning Your Team to Work from Home
- Employment & Training COVID-19 Public Information
- Support Resources for Small Businesses
- US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
- US Department of Labor Paid Sick Leave & Expanded Leave Guidance
- Guide to Support Infectious Disease Response
- COVID-19 Resources for Manufacturers
- Navigating the COVID-19 Virus in Wisconsin
- Apply for Essential Business Declaration
- Rapid Crisis Response Checklist
- Facebook for Business Resources
- PWC’s COVID-19 Navigator: Assess the potential impact to your business
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- Changes to Unemployment Benefits
- Navigating the COVID-19 Virus in Wisconsin
- Why it’s Important to Disinfect Surfaces Multiple Times
- Keep Kids Learning During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Staying Safe Online
- FREE! Downloadable Explore the Door Coloring Book
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- SBA Disaster Loan Application for Wisconsin (PLEASE NOTE: The SBA loan application process does not support the use of Chrome browsers, please use Firefox, Explorer or Safari for best results)
- Financial Advice for Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Coronavirus Tax Relief
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
- Small Business Resources – Business Loan & Grant Information
- USDA Rural Development Assistance (Deadline extended to April 15th for the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program)
- SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program Guide
LOCAL RESOURCES
- Peninsula Pulse Resource Page
- Door County Public Health
- Door County Medical Center Resources & Hotline
- Door County Postponements & Closures
- Door County Community Updates
- Local Meal Resources for Children & Families
- United Way of Door County Community Resources
- Door County Emergency Response Fund
- Destination Door County Resource Page
HIRING RESOURCES