COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
Our center is OPEN, and providing support virtually!
We have organized resources (financial and non-financial) relevant to McLean County small business owners by local, state, and federal levels.
Click a link in this list to be taken to the corresponding section. We update this these pages regularly as we learn of new information and resources, so check back frequently.
McLean County/Local level resources/programs:
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McLean County Board offers two loan programs - Loans with 0% interest and forgivable option
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City of Bloomington COVID-19 CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Grant Program - grants up to $5,000
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Region 2 (McLean County) Mitigation Measures - moved to Tier 1 as of 1/18/21
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McLean County and State of Illinois Resources for Small Business Recovery
State of Illinois level resources/programs:
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Face covering enforcement rules and expanded workplace protections for Illinois businesses
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Illinois Emergency Small Business Grant and Loan Assistance - Application window is closed
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Additional Financial Assistance Programs in Illinois - The Arts for Illinois Relief Fund and LISC of Central Illinois Small Business Rescue fund
Federal level resources/programs:
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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP SBA 7a) - Applications reopened 2/24 - 3/10/2021 for businesses with less than 20 employees and sole proprietors only
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) - applications still open.
EIDL Advance funds have been allocated and are no longer available. -
Small Business Resiliency Guide, Templates, and Webinar - provided by America's SBDC Network
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Federal Rural Resource Guide - from the USDA
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The LOOK UP! Initiative - free custom industry financial and local market intelligence
If you are NOT currently a client, and wish to make an appointment, you MUST fill out the appointment request form and our advisor will contact you as soon as possible.