Mayor Broderick and the City of Anderson want to ensure that businesses can quickly and easily find resources on the novel coronavirus outbreak.  This page is dedicated to business related resources; community resources can be found on the City of Anderson Coronavirus  Community Resource page.

Announcements and Press Releases from the City of Anderson

• Mayor’s Emergency Declaration Address Video (3/19/20)
• Mayor’s Executive Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency (3/19/20)
• Mayor Broderick COVID-19 Press Release (3/16/20)

Reopening Resources

• 5 Stages to get Indiana Back on Track - What’s Open, What’s Closed?  Learn more about the different stages and the associated dates.
  
  
• Back on Track Indiana Industry Guidelines - All Indiana businesses should take measures and institute safeguards to ensure a safe environment for their employees, customers, and clients. The safeguards below are based on the recommendations of the CDC and OSHA.
  
  
• PPE Marketplace - A program to connect small businesses and nonprofit organizations employing up to 150 with PPE so they can safely reopen.  The state of Indiana is initially fulfilling orders at no charge.
  
  
• Ready to Reopen A Playbook for Your Small Business - A step-by-step guide by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for small businesses detailing how they should approach reopening once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Funding Assistance and Counseling for Businesses

• Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace - Online hub that 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.
  
  
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - Loan up to $2 million may be used by small businesses as well as private nonprofits to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.
             ⇨ Download Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Guide by U.S. Chamber of Commerce (PDF)
  
  At this time, only agricultural business applications will be accepted due to limitations in funding availability and the unprecedented submission of applications already received. Applicants including agricultural businesses who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  
  
• SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Loan up to $10 million for payroll and certain other expenses. SBA will forgive the loan if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. At least 75% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll. Up to 100 percent of the loan is forgivable.  
             ⇨ Download Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guide by U.S. Chamber of Commerce (PDF)
  
  The SBA resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:30 am EDT.
  
  
• SBA Debt Relief - The SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of current 7(a), 504, and microloans for a period of six months.  The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of new 7(a), 504, and microloans issued prior to September 27, 2020.
  
  
• SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources - SBA’s resource center for all COVID-19 related programs available from SBA including EIDL, PPP and Debt Relief program.
  
  
• Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) COVID-19 Resources - One-stop resource center for small businesses, from identifying funding resources to counseling and advising
             ⇨ Download ISBDC Small Business COVID-19 Resource Guide (PDF)
  
  
• Flagship Bankable QuickBridge Loan - Up to $50,000 bridge loan for businesses that are still open and still have demand for their product or service, but cash flow is challenged due to a drop in sales, slow pay from  customers, delayed purchase decisions, and more.   

Employment Related Information

If your employment has been interrupted or ended due to COVID-19, you should file for UI and your claim will be evaluated. You must apply for UI benefits online, using a computer or smart phone. Online filing information can be found at Unemployment.IN.gov.  If you have questions, please review the Frequently Asked Questions, the Claimant Handbook and/or the online video tutorials. You can also review the COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Claimants.

Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) also has published COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Employers. 

If you are ineligible for UI benefits (self-employment, independent contractors, gig economy workers), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) under CARES Act offers a temporary federal unemployment insurance (UI) program.  Click here for PUA Frequently Asked Questions by DWD. 

All DWD/WorkOne offices are currently closed to the public. If individuals still have questions, they can contact DWD via email (AskUIContactCenter@dwd.IN.gov) or telephone (1-800-891-6499).  

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published guidelines for the Families First Corona Response Act (FFCRA) The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

Health and Safety Updates

• Indiana’s Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Response by Indiana State Department of Health - Get updated news and guidance on the COVID-19 outbreak and Indiana’s response.
  
  
• Madison County’s COVID-19 Information and Resources by Madison County Health Department - Get updated local news and county-specific Public Health Order issued by Madison County Health Department

List of Small Business Awareness & Assistance Opportunities

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