W&D Coronavirus Resource Center

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing challenges for businesses across the U.S. We have compiled a list of resources to help business owners, management and individuals navigate this unprecedented situation. 

This list will be updated regularly as the situation evolves and new relief initiatives are announced. Last Updated January 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA 2021) – “Economic Aid Act”

The nearly 5,600-page Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which is now law, expands and extends several critical provisions of the CARES Act enacted in the spring of 2020 to deal with the emerging financial and health care crisis. It also includes welcomed additions, clarifications, and changes to the PPP. 

Federal Coronavirus Relief

PPP Forgiveness Forms and Instructions

Revised PPP Application Forms

Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Forms

Loan Programs

COVID-19 Webinars 

On-Demand

Executive Orders

What’s in the Recent Executive Orders?  8.11.2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES)

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

FFCRA was signed into law on March 18, 2020 and responds to the growing health and economic crises with provisions for paid sick leave, free testing, expanded unemployment benefits and more.  

Financial Resources and Loan Assistance

We have compiled a comprehensive, summarized list of COVID-19 emergency business loan assistance and disaster relief assistance at the Federal, State and City level.  VIEW HERE.

Loan & Disaster Relief Programs

Lay-offs and Business Continuity Planning

State Level Assistance

Since each state’s plan to assist businesses varies, the best thing business owners can do is check with their local governor’s office for the latest on state specific assistance, resources and updates. You can also check in with local small business organizations and agencies. Here is a list of state- and local-level small business resources to consult:

Tax Resources

Resources for Employers

Unemployment

Responding to Coronavirus

Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Midwest State Health Resources

 

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      Highlights of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

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      Important PPP Changes and Guidance

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      Ready to file for PPP Forgiveness?

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      Covid-19 Financial Relief: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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