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 Executive Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency (3/19/20)
• Mayor’s Executive Order of Temporary Closing of Facilities(3/19/20)
• Mayor Broderick COVID-19 Press Release (3/16/20)

Funding Assistance and Counseling for Businesses

• 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)
• 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. 
• SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Loan up to $10 million for payroll and certain other expenses. If all employees are kept on payroll for eight weeks, SBA will forgive the portion of the loans used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Up to 100 percent of the loan is forgivable.  
             ⇨ Download Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guide by U.S. Chamber of Commerce (PDF)
• 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.
• 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.  

If in-person assistance is still needed, please contact your local WorkOne as hours of operation may have changed. Each office and staff are taking precautions to promote social distancing while serving claimants.  The number for WorkOne Anderson is 765-642-4981.

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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