Downtown Kenosha, Inc. has compiled a list of resources from the response to COVID-19. Included you’ll find small business networking, operations support, and financing opportunities with the latest news updated regularly. Check back often for updates.
Safer at Home Order – Updated 4.16.2020
Essential Business Declaration
(Please note all red titles are linked to corresponding resource)
Networking Support
gener8tor Emergency Response Program
gener8tor is hosting emergency one-week virtual programs for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. These programs will feature daily webinars designed to identify, understand and help small businesses secure resources to withstand the current crisis. One-on-one office hours will also be available.
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Restaurant Workers Community Foundation
This organization is compiling information and resources to help restaurants and restaurant workers deal effectively with
the COVID-19 emergency.
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WhizBang!
WhizBang! Retailers is an online forum for small retailers. From now until
the pandemic subsides, they will be hosting a free call-in event Tuesdays at
1 p.m. Eastern to allow small retailers to share ideas and best practices.
www.whizbangtraining.com or on the WhizBang! Facebook page.
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Operational Advice and Resources
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
What you need to know on planning and response for small businesses
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NAVIGATING THROUGH COVID-19 IN WISCONSIN -WEDC Guide
Full resource guide for operations through COVID-19; marketing techniques, moving sales online, and more!
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US Chamber: 8 Things Your Small Business Needs to Do
Financial Resources
KIVA
Community loan program with 0% interest up to $15,000. And you may be eligible for our Main Street match of up to $5000 more!
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SBA COVID-19 Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
New small business loan opportunities. WI was established as recipient state as of 3/20/20
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WEDC’s Small Business 20/20 Fund
If you have an existing loan through a Community Development Financial Institution, you may be eligible for a small grant
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WWBIC Programing Guide
New fast track loan opportunity for up to $25,000 at a low interest rate
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Payroll Protection Plan Information Sheet
Payroll Protection Plan Program Application
This loan has recently been launched to aid in retention of staff. This program is meant to be a forgivable loan program if guidelines are met and many financial institutes can aid in this process.
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Save Small Business Grant
This grant program is designed by US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to assist small businesses from 3-20 employees and located in a economically vulnerable community.
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CARES Act
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Kenosha Creative Space and the region’s business communities are partnering to raise funds for small business relief in Kenosha. 50% of the sales will be given to Downtown Kenosha, Inc for maintenance of Kenosha-wide aid.
If you want to partner with the movement and have us promote your business please email:
Are you looking for a way to help our Downtown businesses directly? Consider buying a gift card from one our listed locations. Visit our page to learn more!
If you are a downtown business looking to be added to the gift card promotion running through April 13th please email:
Every participating business will also be added to our #weheartdowntownktown advertising campaign below.
Here’s a couple pics from our DKI volunteers spreading love through downtown!
