We just wanted to share this resource list posted by the Buchanan County Economic Development Commission. This is a great example of what a local community can do to streamline access to resources available to businesses. Check their page out for more information we have also reposted their links below for ease of access. Let us know in the comments if you have any additional resources to share.
Business and Industry Resources and Information Relevant to COVID-19
The COVID-19 (Corona Virus) has drastically impacted our personal lives as well as businesses and industries throughout Buchanan County, the state, the nation and the world. We at Buchanan County Economic Development want to provide you relevant links to assist businesses and industries with the most relevant information available. Below you will find links that we hope can answer your questions and help to guide you through this unprecedented time.
Links to relevant sites and articles:
- Resource Links from ISU CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research and Service) related to COVID-19 and the workplace
- Link to Registered DHS Childcare Providers Availability
- COVID Scenarios & Benefits Available
- Link to Apply for Disaster Loan Assistance
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Issues Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for Iowa Small Businesses
- COVID-19 & Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Employers Question and Answer Webinar IWD
- Iowa Economic Development Authority Survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 in Iowa
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Employers Questions and Answers
- Voluntary Shared Work Program Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Workers Questions and Answers
- State Assistance for Employers and Employees Affected by COVID-19
- Unemployment Insurance Employer Handbook Iowa Workforce Development
- Updates and resources about COVID-19
- Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 OSHA
- OSHA COVID-19 website
- CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Small Business Administration Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
- Article – How Companies Can Respond to the Coronavirus
- Article – How Businesses Can Prepare for the Coronavirus
