COVID-19 Coronavirus Business Resource List (Updated 5/22/2020)

Business Reopening Guidance


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Public Health Issues Order Moving Dane County to Reopening Phase 1 as of May 26th at 8 am.

Dane County Forward Dane Reopening Guidance

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WEDC Focus Forward Reopen Guidelines

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Frequently Accessed Resources

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)


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We’re All In Small Business Grant Program (Applications available in June 2020)

Re-Open Guidelines

Focus Forward

Essential Businesses

Navigating Through COVID-19 In Wisconsin (PDF)

COVID-19 Business Resources

Small Business 20/20 Program

Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC)


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Returning to Work; 

8 Steps to Keep Employees Safe (PDF)

Emergency Business Loan Fund Program Information

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**Application deadline extended to May 29th at 4:30 p.m.**

Results Summary 

as of May 5, 2020


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**Survey ran from 

April 23rd to April 30th**


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Madison Dane County Public Health

Forward Dane: Dane County’s Re-Opening Plan

Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County

Preparing Your Workplace for Coronavirus (PDF)

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Dane Buy Local

General Resource Links

Dane County Small Business Pandemic Support Program


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WI Dept. of Workforce Development (DWD)

Coronavirus Information for the Public

Coronavirus Information for Partners

Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

Workshare Information

CARES Act - Federal Stimulus

Chamber of Commerce Resources


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Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce 

Sun Prairie Area Resources and Updates - COVID19

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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 FAQ


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Back to Business

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Resource Center


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Coronavirus Small Business Guide

Save Small Business Grant Fund

Other State Resources

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) 

Guidance for Employers

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Wisconsin Department of Revenue

COVID-19 Information and Announcements

Proposed Guidance Document on Tax Return Due Dates & Payments

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COVID-19

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Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

What’s New Section of the Home Page


Other Federal Resources


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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 

Coronavirus Tax Relief

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U.S. Department of the Treasury

Assistance for Small Businesses

Paycheck Protection Program Application Form


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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

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Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations


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U.S. Department of Labor

Coronavirus Resources

COVID-19 and the American Workplace

COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers


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Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans With Disabilities Act


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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Bankers and Consumers

Other Regional Resources

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Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)

COVID-19 Information & Resources

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Coronavirus Information


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In Business Greater Madison

Greater Madison at Work: COVID-19 Resources

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Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)

Small Business Resources

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WI COVID-19 Startup Talent Page


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City of Madison DPCED Economic Development

Business Information COVID-19

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COVID-19 Resources for Madison Region Businesses


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Downtown District & Businesses: Coronavirus Response - Ideas & Resources (PDF)

Crowdfunding, Business Planning and Real Estate

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Support local businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic

Kiva Greater Madison


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SCORE Home Page

SCORE Madison

The Coronavirus Economic Impact: Will Business Interruption Insurance Help (& What Are My Other Options)?


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COVID-19: How we can help businesses


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Lighthouse Commercial Real Estate (David Haug)

How to Survive the COVID-19 Quarantine (Video)

Social Media Marketing Grants

Industry Specific Programs

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Facebook Small Business Grant Program

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Relief for restaurants and bars impacted by the Coronavirus


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Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA)

Information Resource Page

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United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) Foundation

COVID-19 Relief & Response Information (Grants)


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Member Coronavirus Resource Guide