COVID-19 Resources and Information

Federal Resources

US Treasury PPP Information

The United States Department of Treasury continues to provide resources to answer questions and provide support for businesses that are looking to utilize the Payroll Protection Program.

They have recently released a FAQ document (updated March 2021) to address common inquiries and requests for information pertaining to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Also, they have provided an easy to use link on Treasury website that allows users to find an eligible lender for PPP. As new lenders become eligible they are added.

Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.

Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards

Paycheck Protection Program Guide to Forgiveness

In May 2020, the U.S. Chamber published a new Paycheck Protection Program Guide to Forgiveness. Like our previous guides, this document provides businesses with an easy to understand explanation of what they need to do to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans. Click here to download the guide. Please note, this guide will be updated as new guidance is issued by the Dept. of the Treasury.

Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses as a result of COVID-19. Here is a guide to it from the US Chamber.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

An overview of Resources that are now available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

Family First FAQ from Department of Labor

Information for Independent Contractors and Self-Employed Individuals

The guide for independent contractors and self-employed individuals is available at uschamber.com/ICguide. The Spanish version of the guide can be found at uschamber.com/ICGuideESP

OSHA and CDC Information

OSHA: Safety and Health Topics / COVID-19

Hand Washing

Guidelines from the CDC on Hand Washing

State of Indiana Resources

Indiana Unemployment Insurance FAQ, January 27, 2021

CLAIMANT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for COVID-19 work-related issues

Indiana Small Business Restart Grant

In April 2021, Indiana announced an expansion of the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant to help accelerate economic recovery activity by supporting Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses. The program provides working capital to eligible companies by reimbursing certain expenses incurred during and related to the global pandemic.. More information is available at https://backontrack.in.gov/2377.htm

Executive Order 21-13: Recission of Directives and Restrictions Imposed to Address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency May 11, 2021

Indiana-COVID-19-Resource-Guide

Indiana Small Business Development Center offers the Indiana-COVID-19-Resource-Guide . It helps explain the difference between the federal programs, who is eligible, and what your business owners should do now to strengthen their business resiliency.