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..

Assistance and Counseling for Businesses

• City of Anderson CDBG-CV Business Assistance Program - Up to $10,000 forgivable loan emergency assistance fund targeting Microenterprise businesses with five (5) employees or less and Small Businesses with up to 25 FTEs or less (including the owner of the business) that have not received the SBA EIDL funding prior to this application and addresses disparities in minority lending and business ownership in Anderson.
  ⇨ Business Assistance Program Policy and Procedures
  ⇨ CDBG-CV Business Assistance Program Application
  
  
• Indiana Small Business Restart Grant - Reimbursements for expenses may be awarded up to $10,000 for each month between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021; reimbursements may not exceed $100,000 in aggregate. Small businesses that meet the eligibility requirements can apply for reimbursement of qualified business expenses incurred at their Indiana operations during that period. Eligible businesses may apply for grant funding to cover qualified expenses incurred at their Indiana operations, such as payroll, insurance premiums, rent or mortgage payments, utilities, lease payments, and safety investments. These expenses may be reimbursed up to 80% for non-payroll expenses and up to 100% for payroll expenses.
  
  
• Hospitality & Entertainment Grant - Entertainment venues, promoters, and hospitality businesses that meet the eligibility requirements can apply for reimbursement up to $100,000 for each month for qualified business incurred between March 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021. Eligible businesses may apply for grant funding to cover qualified expenses incurred at their Indiana operations, such as payroll, insurance premiums, rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and safety investments. These expenses may be reimbursed up to 80% for non-payroll expenses and up to 100% for payroll expenses.
  
  
• 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)
  
  EIDL assistance is available only to small businesses when SBA determines they are unable to obtain credit elsewhere. 
  
  
• SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
  ⇨ Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  ⇨ Download Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness by U.S. Chamber of Commerce (PDF)
  
  The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) COVID-19 Resources - One-stop resource center for small businesses, from identifying funding resources to counseling and advising.

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. 

Following the Governor’s reopening plan, some WorkOne offices are operating on a limited schedule, either serving customers by appointment only or providing services virtually. Others, however, remain closed. Please contact your local WorkOne office via phone or email for information about hours of operation and service availability prior to visiting the office. WorkOne Anderson can be reached at (765) 642-4981.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published guidelines for federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, that provide critical worker protections regarding wages and hours worked and job-protected leave during the pandemic. 

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.