The Novel Coronavirus is an important topic in our community and around the world. These links were taken from the Small Business Association, the US Treasury, and other resource government, state and chamber resource pages.
Back on Track Indiana – Governor Holcomb’s Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana with industry guidelines and information on each stage of re-opening.
Indiana’s PPE MarketPlace – A program to connect small businesses and nonprofit organizations with PPE so they can safely reopen. This online hub serves as a resource for Indiana small businesses employing up to 150 associates that are in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the health and safety of their workforce during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All businesses are encouraged to first source and procure PPE on their own. This service is designed to serve as an alternate backstop for employers.
Loans and Funds Assistance
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans now open for Indiana Small Businesses
- Facebook Small Business Grants Program
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
Payment Protection Program
The U.S. Department of Treasury shared new information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Please review the resources provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury:
- Small Business Paycheck Protection Plan
- Borrower Paycheck Protection Program Application
- PPP Borrower Information Fact Sheet
Resource Websites
- New Contracting Opportunities with FEMA
- Indiana Economic Development Coalition
- OCRA’s COVID-19 Response Program
- Small Business Survival Guide – 8 Financial Tools
Resource Downloads
What you need to know
- Advance Directives Resource Center to inform you of ways that you can direct your medical care and treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate for yourself. (updated 3/31/2020)
- COVID-19 Testing Information (updated 3/25/2020)
- Parents FAQ (updated 3/23/2020)
- COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts (updated 3/23/2020)
- COVID-19 Guidance for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (updated 3/23/2020)
- Indiana Stay-At-Home Order FAQ (updated 3/23/2020)
- COVID-19 Resource Guide for Hoosiers Looking for Assistance (updated 3/28/2020)
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated 3/24/2020)
- What every American and community can do now to decrease the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (updated 3/10/2020)
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S.
- Stop the spread (English) (Spanish) (Arabic) (Burmese) (French) (Swahili) (updated 3/13/2020)
- Self-monitor and social distancing (English) (Spanish) (updated 3/16/2020)
- How COVID-19 spreads
- Preventing 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019) from Spreading to Others in Homes and Communities
- Guidance for Amish Communities (updated 3/22/2020)
- Talking with children about Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (updated 3/11/2020)
- Additional information about talking with children about COVID-19 (updated 3/17/2020)
- Mental health considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak (updated 3/13/2020)
- Information for Travelers (English) (Spanish) (updated 3/19/2020)
- Food Safety Guidance (English) (Spanish) (updated 3/23/2020)
- Recommendations for Election Polling Locations (updated 3/20/2020)
- Guidance for Pet Owners (English) (Spanish) (updated 3/20/2020)
Flyers and Visual Aids
- COVID-19 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Communication Card (updated 3/19/2020)
- Novel Coronavirus Infographic (English)
- Novel Coronavirus Infographic (Spanish)
- Novel Coronavirus Infographic (Chinese)
- Novel Coronavirus: Prevention steps for close contacts (infographic) (updated 3/17/2020)
Childcare
- Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana staff at 1-800-299-1627 and a referral specialist can support them in their search
- Every community has a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) who can connect parents with local child care options and provide referrals for support. To find your local CCR&R you can call 1-800-299-1627 or go to https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/5712.htm
- When locating care it is important to ensure that families are choosing licensed and regulated care for their children. To check if the environment is licensed or regulated you can go to childcarefinder.in.gov or call 1-800-299-1627.
- FSSA Child Care Guidance (updated 3/20/2020)
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools
- COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare Programs (updated 3/22/2020)
- Indiana Department of Insurance Update on Liability Insurance (updated 3/14/2020)
Schools
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Schools (updated 3/18/2020)
- Perry Central School Corporation
- Tell City School Corporation
- Cannelton School Corporation
Universities
- Interim Guidance for Colleges and Universities (updated 3/11/2020)
Community Organizations
- Guidance for Funeral Homes (updated 3/31/2020)
- Essential Businesses and Operations (updated 3/23/2020)
- Guidance for Homeless Shelters (updated 3/19/2020)
- Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
- Community Mitigation Guidance: Nonpharmaceutical Interventions for Community Preparedness and Outbreak Response
- COVID-19 Information for Public Facilities and Organizations
- Guidance for Mass Gatherings (updated 3/16/2020)
- Tell City Indiana Updates
- Perry County Government Updates
- Perry County Health Department Updates
Resources are taken from www.icemiller.com
Insurance
- Why Everyone Should Tender a COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim to Their Insurers
- COVID-19 and Business Interruption Insurance
Real Estate
- Commercial Landlord-Tenant Relations in the Time of COVID-19
- Moratoria on Residential Foreclosures and Evictions
- Real Estate for Breakfast Podcast – The Impact of COVID-19 on the Commercial Real Estate Market
- UPDATED: The Impact of COVID-19 on Landlord-Resident Relationships
Solvency and Restructuring
- Strategies for Portfolio Companies During Financially Unpredictable Times
- Supplier Rights and Remedies When Dealing with Financially Troubled Customers
- COVID-19 and Small Business Reorganization
- COVID-19 Business Impact Update
- Fiduciary Duties of Boards of Directors and Officers When Nearing or Within the Zone of Insolvency
Tax
- Property Tax Exemption Application Deadline Extended
- Four Things You Can Do to Mitigate Delays in Property Tax Payments
- UPDATED: Tax Obligations Delayed Due to COVID-19