The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for May 2020. Preliminary May 2020 unemployment rates decreased…
MADISON, June 30, 2020—A report from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) assesses the complex ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wisconsin and identifies priorities for the state’s recovery efforts. The 150-page report, “Wisconsin Tomorrow – An Economy…
For more information: Ben Wehmeier, County Administrator, 920-674-7101, or Matt Zangl, Director of Planning and Zoning, 920-674-8638 The County, with input from residents and stakeholders, is working to update two of its long-range planning documents that outline strategies for growth…
Release Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into…
WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today. “The SBA…
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: “We want to thank President Trump for his leadership and commend Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McCarthy for…
Release Date: June 5, 2020 MADISON – Following extensive discussions with agricultural stakeholders, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is announcing the timeline and eligibility requirements of the Wisconsin Farm Support Program, which will provide $50 million…
Published June 3, 2020 | Source: CNBC | Read article on CNBC site here Under the proposal, small businesses would have to spend 60% of the loan money on payroll instead of the previous 75%. They could use the funds…
The WEDC has announced the application period for the We're All In Small Business Grant. The online grant application will be accessible for one week from 8 a.m. Monday, June 15, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 21. The grant is…
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for April 2020. In the region served by Thrive…
