Category Archives: covid

What are SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans? SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans are working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These…

COVID-19: IOWA BUSINESS RECOVERY ASSISTANCE Due to the economic impact of COVID-19 closures and postponements,  the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has gathered resources and information that may be of use to businesses across the state. Their website includes information and resources on the following: COVID-19 Impact Survey SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Financial Assistance Iowa…

  The Chamber's primary role in a situation like this is connecting our members to resources. To that end, we’re engaged in the following actions:   Sending North Iowa Strong email notifications as needed with links and information to the most up-to-date resources for businesses and their employees   Making telephone calls to the entire…

The Voluntary Shared Work (VSW) program may be a viable option for employers dealing with challenges from COVID-19. The program is intended for use as an alternative to layoffs and can be an effective tool for Iowa businesses experiencing a temporary decline in regular business activity. Approved VSW plans may be valid for up to one…