Small Business Resources
WWBIC is open – virtually to all in our community.
WWBIC is working with federal, state and local partners to support our many WWBIC borrowers and entrepreneurs and businesses in need of loan capital now. See below for a list of available resources. Check back often for updates as this situation continues.
WWBIC Resources
COVID-19 Loan Program
The WWBIC COVID-19 Loan Program is focused on existing businesses looking for business financing during COVID-19. Business owners have two options to pick from depending on their needs: a line of credit or a term loan. Click here to learn more.
WWBIC Classes
WWBIC classes have been moved to online and on-demand. View our updated calendar here.
Business Financing
For more information on WWBIC Lending options and eligibility, click here.
Kiva Wisconsin
Microlending through Kiva Wisconsin
Kiva is now offering $15,000 loans statewide:
- General information can be found here: https://www.kiva.org/
- Business owners looking to borrow, should follow this link: https://www.kiva.org/borrow
Personal Finance Resources
We understand the challenges the COVID–19 worldwide pandemic has put upon us. Our day-to-day lives have been disrupted and we are still faced with financial obligations. Therefore, we are providing you with a list of resources to assist you with successfully managing this unprecedented time. Although this list does not contain all resources available, hopefully you will find some of the information beneficial.
Click here to download our list of personal finance resources
Click here for tips on spending your stimulus check from our partner America Saves
Recursos en español
El programa de préstamos fast track de WWBIC COVID-19
El programa de préstamos fast track de WWBIC COVID-19
El programa de préstamos fast track de WWBIC COVID-19 se centra en negocios existentes que buscan financiamiento empresarial durante COVID-19. Los propietarios de negocios tienen dos opciones para elegir dependiendo de sus necesidades: una línea de crédito o un préstamo a plazo.
Para más información, vaya a: https://www.wwbic.com/business-lending/specialty-loan-information/wwbic-covid-19-loans-spanish/
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
National & Statewide Partner Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration
US SBA COVID-19 Resources
SBA Webinars
See below for a link to a recorded webinar from the The Small Business Administration (SBA) covering information Wisconsin businesses need to prepare and apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
District Office Websites
Association for Enterprise Opportunity
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Focus Forward provides tools, information and inspiration related to business, community and personal resilience.
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Focus Forward provides tools, information and inspiration related to business, community and personal resilience.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
National COVID-19 Updates
Local Partner Resources
Brew City Match
Brew City Match COVID-19 Resources
WWBIC is proud to be a partner on Brew City Match. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, Brew City Match is taking action to ensure that we continue to support the people and places where we work. Our goal is to mitigate economic impact in our communities. We have developed two tools to ease the financial burden for small business owners:
- The Brew City Match COVID-19 Small Business Grant that provides up to $1,200 to assist small businesses with rent and payroll support.
- The Brew City Match COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Loan Fund that provides zero interest loans to small businesses to assist with rent, payroll, and additional
For more information visit: https://brewcitymatch.com/covid-19