Small businesses are being hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic; all efforts we can make to support them will be needed. Below are links to some resources with updates and assistance. Continue to check back as information is updated regularly.
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
Small Business Administration
US Department of Agriculture
US Department of Labor
US Internal Revenue Service
Illinois
- Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity – COVID-19 Help for Businesses, Workers & Residents
- State of Illinois - Coronavirus Response
- Illinois Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Business Resource Center
- Northwest IL Economic Development
Iowa
- Shop Iowa (online sales platform for Iowa retailers)
- Iowa Economic Development Authority – COVID-19: Iowa Business Recovery
- Iowa Department of Workforce Development - COVID-19 Information Page
- Iowa Small Business Development Centers
- Iowa Association of Business and Industry - COVID-19
Minnesota
- Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program (Applications due February 28, 2022)
- Minnesota COVID-19 Resources
- Minnesota Small Business Development Centers
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Business Toolkit
Wisconsin
- Main Street Bounceback Grants - WI Economic Development Corporation (Applications due June 30, 2022)
- EDA CAREs Act Recovery Assistance Loan - Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission
- Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation – COVID-19 Business Resources
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – Coronavirus Business Resource Center
- Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Coronavirus
Other Resources