Business Resources, Courses and Updates

Winneshiek County Development & Tourism is here to help support our communities and businesses. Below are a few business resources that are available to you and your employees. As time moves forward, we will continue to update this page with more information. I have also included additional programs and grant opportunities for certain areas of our workforce. I encourage you to share this information with others as you see fit.

Stay safe and healthy,
Stephanie Fromm
Executive Director

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Small Business Assistance Program Directory

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Small Business Software Applications: Gmail and Google Calendar

November 3, 2020

These specialized COVID-19 Recovery classes are offered at a discounted rate. Most are under $50!* We have classes for leadership, marketing, software applications and non-profits. More are coming soon!

Deadline: February 9, 2021
Links: Register Online

Leadership Course: Creating Psychological Safety to Keep Teams Moving Forward

November 3, 2020

Deadline: March 16, 2021
Links: Register Online

Leadership Course – Laws of Leadership: Follow Them And People Will Follow You

November 3, 2020

Deadline: January 13, 2020
Links: Register Online

Leadership Course – Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

November 3, 2020

. These specialized COVID-19 Recovery classes are offered at a discounted rate. Most are under $50!* We have classes for leadership, marketing, software applications and non-profits. More are coming soon!

Deadline: December 3, 2020
Links: Register Online

Unemployment Insurance

Updated: November 3, 2020

The CARES Act increases weekly payments, and please note that the law increases the availability of unemployment insurance benefits to those that are self-employed, contract workers, those ineligible for state […]

Links: Iowa Workforce Development

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Updated: November 3, 2020

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is offering variable COVID-19 relief grants for musicians and music industry workers. To be eligible, you must provide documentation proving at least 50% of your income […]

Links: Application Link

Artist Relief Grant

Updated: November 3, 2020

Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and […]

Links: Information | Application

Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

Updated: November 3, 2020

Temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. For as long as our Board […]

Links: Information

Bartender Emergency Assistance Program

Updated: November 3, 2020

Grants to bartenders or the spouse or child of a bartender experiencing emergency hardship and lacking the necessities of life, including financial, physical, mental, or emotional well being as a result […]

Links: Eligibility Information & Application

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

Updated: November 3, 2020

CFAP will provide direct support based on losses for agriculture producers where prices and market supply chains have been significantly impacted and will assist eligible producers facing additional adjustment and marketing costs resulting from lost demand and short-term oversupply for the 2020 marketing year caused by COVID-19.     

Links: Information | Link to Webinar - Application Process

List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Updated: November 3, 2020

Creative Capital’s list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals. Inclues national, state, & local grants for artists as well as […]

Links: List of Artist Resources

Pork Disposal Assistance Program

Updated: November 3, 2020

A disposal assistance program to help Iowa pork producers who are unable to harvest pigs because of COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.

Links: Learn More Here

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Updated: November 3, 2020

Provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. The […]

Links: Details

Small Business Help Line

Updated: November 3, 2020

Our local Small Business Development Counselors in Winneshiek County are readily available to assist local businesses. Whether it’s local/state/federal applications, business/marketing plans or simply exploring different opportunities to reach your […]

Links: Press Release | Iowa SBDC COVID-19 Resources

Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program

Updated: November 3, 2020

Rental assistance for up to four months, including up to two months in arrears, beginning with April 1 rent, ($3,200 maximum). Includes manufactured home rent and lot rent. Mortgage assistance, including up to two months in arrears, beginning with April 1 mortgage payment, ($3,000 maximum).

Links: Application

Professional Beauty Association COVID-19 Relief Fund

Updated: November 3, 2020

The Professional Beauty Association COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide $500 to licensed beauty professionals who are unable to work due to COVID-19. The funding, if awarded to you, is intended […]

Links: Application

Iowa Targeted Small Business Program

Updated: November 3, 2020

State program designed to help women, individuals with minority status, service-connected disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities overcome some of the hurdles to start or grow a small business in […]

Links: Application for TSB Certification | COVID-19 TSB Operator Fund (Suspended)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Updated: November 3, 2020

Funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been provided under the recent Cares Act passed by Congress and the deadline for individuals to apply has been extended […]

Deadline: June 30, 2020
Links: More Information

Small Business Help Line

Our local Small Business Development Counselors are readily available to assist local businesses. Whether it’s local/state/federal applications, business/marketing plans or simply exploring different opportunities to reach your customers, our team is available by calling 563-588-3350 between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday – Friday. This is a free service to all businesses.

Decorah and Winneshiek County Mutual Aid Network

The Network is still up and running! If you need help, advice or have questions, please visit the website or reach out to one of our team members at mutualaid@decorahnow.com.

Winneshiek County Development and Tourism, in partnership with DecorahNow and MANY other great partner organizations, has launched a mutual aid network to help community members, businesses, and organizations from throughout Winneshiek County and beyond, share information and resources, read more about what is happening locally, let others know they are available to help, and/or to ask for help, suggest ideas, and share positive stories. Please visit the website or follow the page on social media for the most up to date information.