#EvansvilleTogether: Keeping Evansville Strong Together
Keeping Evansville Strong Together
For updates and information in the wake of Covid19. We are collecting resources for the community and businesses. This a fluid list and can change. If you have items to add, contact evansvillechamber@gmail.com.
Support Local Businesses
It’s now more important than ever to support our local business community.
Please be Patient, Stay Positive and Respectful, Let’s Work Together to Support Local Businesses
- As Businesses open, please respect & follow their rules for social distancing, sanitary procedures and safety measures.
- Many businesses have been closed for months. Give them time to rebuild their stock and supplies.
- Some businesses may not feel comfortable opening fully and may remain closed or continue limited operations.
- Open Businesses may not be able to operate at full capacity. Service may be slower until fully staffed.
Other Ways to Support Local Businesses
- Buy gift certificates for use now or later
- Order Takeout or Delivery
- Call in your orders
- Shop Small Online and during live sales
- Follow and Share their Social Media
- Check in with Small Business owners and employees
Want your promotion included? Complete this form and we will update with your information.
Local Health Updates
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Rock County Reopening Dashboard
- Rock County Public Health website
- For specific questions about COVID-19, please call: 211 hotline or University of Wisconsin hotline 608-720-5300
Mental Health Resources
- Stoughton Health Mental Health & Self Care Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Website & Hotline – 1-800-273-8255
- National Institute of Mental Health –
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services Mental Health Providers
-
Virtual recovery support meeting links:
-
Loan and Grant Assistance Programs
City & County
- Rock County Business Resources
- City of Evansville Business Resources
- City of Evansville Revolving Loan Program Policy and Application
- City of Evansville Building Improvement Grant – This is a matching grant of up to $1200 for facade, sign, and entry improvements in the historic downtown. Policy and Application Form.
Federal & National
- US Chamber of Commerce Loans – Up to $5,000 for businesses with 3-20 employees
- Facebook – Grants for small businesses
- Kiva Small Business Lending – KIVA is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses. They have expanded eligibility, loan amounts, and grace periods to help meet the needs of businesses managing the impact of COVID-19. Click here to learn more.
- Google Advertising Grants
- Small Business Grants for Companies Hit by Covid-19 via Inc.com
Organization & Business Resources
REOPENING YOUR BUSINESS
Rock County Reopening Plan
- Rock County Reopening Phased Plan
- Rock County Reopening Dashboard
- Rock County Coronavirus Hub
- Rock County Workforce & Talent Development Activities and Programming
Guidelines for Reopening
- WEDC Guidelines for Reopening Your Business by Industry
- Wisconsin Safety Council Returning to Work 8 Steps
- Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Signage
- Signage for Reopening
- Additional Free Covid Signs for Business
- Coronavirus Customizable Signage
- #EvansvilleTogether Open for Business Sign
PPE Supplies
Local Updates
- Community Connections Weekly Virtual Chat
- City of Evansville – Covid-19 Information Releases
Resource Hubs
- SCORE Madison – Mentorship and Workshops
- Small Business Development Center
- CDC Resources for Businesses
- Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
- US Chamber of Commerce – 5 Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus and Toolkit
- Wisconsin Restaurant Association– Compiling list of restaurants offering delivery, curbside and takeout services.
Increase Your Business Online
- Facebook Shops – How to Set Up
- Grow With Google – Increase and update your online presence
Financial Resources
- Loan & Grant Programs
- Mortgage Relief Options
- Stimulus Checks FAQ from State Bank of Cross Plains
- Tax Implications Sheet from Roger G. Roth CPA & Associates
Unemployment Resources
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – Opened April 21st
- Workshare Program
Women Owned Businesses
Changes to Women-Owners Small Business Federal Contracting Program
Road to Recovery Articles for Businesses
- Work On Your Business Not In Your Business
- We Need Imagination Now More Than Ever
- Preparing Your Business for a Post-Pandemic World
Remote Work
ARTICLES
- 5 Tips for staying productive while working from home
- 20 Tips for working at home
- Work from Home 101
ACCOUNTING
- QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – $12-75
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
- GUSTO – $6-12/PER USER
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
ALL-INCLUSIVE
- GOOGLE SUITE/HANGOUTS – $6-25/PER USER*
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
- *In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free access to our advanced Hangouts Meet video-conferencing capabilities to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally including larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive
- OFFICE 365/TEAMS – $0-12.50/PER USER*
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
- *In response to COVID-19: Beginning March 10, Microsoft is rolling out updates to the free version of Teams that will lift restrictions on user limits.
COMMUNICATION
- AT&T – 3 Months Free for Providers Nurses and physicians already on a FirstNet Mobile-Responder plan will automatically receive the 3-month service credit on a smartphone or tablet line of service, and starting Monday, April 13, new subscribers are also eligible.1 In addition to three months of free service, nurses and physicians can get a $200 activation credit2 when activating a new FirstNet Ready™ smartphone on a new FirstNet Mobile-Responder plan.
- ZOOM – $0-19.99*
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Security/Encryption
- In response to COVID-19: free for educators to move toward virtual learning
- ZOOM PHONE – $14.99
- Services Provided: Audio/Phone | Security/Encryption
- SLACK – $0-12.50
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Security/Encryption
- LOOM – $0-5/PER USER*
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar |Instant Messaging
- *In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free for educators, recording limit removed on the free plan, free trial extended to 30 days, Loom Pro price adjusted to $5/month
- RING CENTRAL – $24.99-49.99 PER USER*
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
- *In response to COVID-19: Three months free RingCentral Office for K12 educators, health providers and non-profits
- GOTOMEETING – $12-16/PER USER*
- Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
- *In response to COVID-19: some organizations may be eligible for access to free emergency remote work toolkit. Can register here.
CRM
- LIVE AGENT – $0-39/PER USER
- Services Provided: Project Management
INFORMATION SERVICES
- DROPBOX BUSINESS – $12.50-20/PER USER*
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Security/Encryption
- *In response to COVID-19: Free Dropbox Business subscriptions for a three-month period to nonprofits and NGOs that are focused on fighting COVID-19
- GENIUS SCAN – $0
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing
- Phone app for scanning/sending documents
- TINY SCANNER – $0
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing
- Phone app for scanning/sending documents
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRELLO – $0-20.83/PER USER
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
- ASANA PROJECT MANAGEMENT – $0-24.99/PER USER
- Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management
SCHEDULING
- ACUITY – $0-50
- Services Provided: Project Management
Upcoming Events
Wed7
Jun 7th @ 5:30 PM
Fri9
All Together Now Photo Collage
Jun 9th @ 9:30 AM
Fri9
Jun 9th @ 9:30 AM
Fri9
Capturing Kindness Teen Video Challenge
Jun 9th @ 9:30 AM
Fri9
Jun 9th @ 10:00 AM