Pandemic Resources

In an effort to support small businesses, the following links are helpful to navigate the COVID-19 public health crisis and its effect on local economies.

CDC Managing Stress during COVID-19 - Small business owners and their employees are enduring abnormally high stress levels.

CEDIK Blog - Community Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky Blog updated each week

Kentucky SBDC Weekly Webinar - Join us each Wednesday at Noon as we share updated information and resources for Kentucky small businesses dealing with the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Kentucky Unemployment Insurance - This page is here to help you file for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, non-traditional unemployment clients are now eligible to file for benefits.

KY SBDC Guide to Conquering a Business Crisis - The Kentucky SBDC Guide to CONQUERING A BUSINESS CRISIS  There are actions you can take to be proactive in times of crisis, including addressing areas of: Cash Management Pricing & Cost Containment Supply Chain Management Marketing

Resources for Small Businesses navigating COVID-19 - This page provides business owners with links to information so they may prepare for the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kentucky and plan accordingly impacts to their business operations.

Small Business Local Conversations - SBA Loan Programs - Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service assisted in facilitating this local conversation for small businesses via Zoom on behalf of the Clinton-Hickman County Chamber of Commerce. A representative of each of our local financial institutions were present to speak on the SBA programs in short detail and answer questions.