Frequently asked questions during COVID-19:

I’m now out of work, where do I apply for unemployment online?

Are there still waiting periods?

• The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Frequently Asked Questions: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/faqs/

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I need business help .. now

• WEDC COVID-19 Resources Page: https://wedc.org/programs-and-resources/covid-19-response/

• And SBA  https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

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Microloan Opportunity Still Available

• Fond du Lac County, through Fond du Lac County Capital Resources, is providing loan opportunities for our business community.  These quick and easy applications are put in place for you, our small business community, to help you during this time. This loan opportunity is limited to businesses in Fond du Lac County and the City of Waupun (Dodge Co. side is included) and is only available while the funding exist!

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) 

• Is available for small businesses since Friday, April 3rd and for Sole Proprietors, it will be available as of April 10th.  Banks will not be able to process loan applications or give any information regarding the loan process until April 3rd. For more information please visit: https://www.sba.gov/fundi…/…/paycheck-protection-program-ppp

Back to Business program

• Available for businesses with fewer than 500 employees, located in Jefferson and/or Dodge County.

• Back to Business is a community business crisis response program that will assist small businesses affected by COVID-19, by delivering help and hope designed to ensure that our businesses survive, recover and are ready to grow post-pandemic.

• Is available April 1st, and will remain available through the end of July of 2020.  Services are offered virtually and are provided free of charge. More information, as well as the intake form to request services, can be found on the ThriveED website: https://www.thriveed.org/covid-19-business-resources/back-to-business/

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When is the IRS sending me the economic impact payment?

•  Internal Revenue Service: Information on Economic Impact Payments: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

 

What is COVID-19 anyway?

• Centers for Disease Control - Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

 

What are the symptoms?

Should we wear masks everywhere?

How many people in WI actually have it?

• The Wisconsin Department of Health Services - COVID-19 Web Page: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm

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