Under the CARES Act many changes were made to Unemployment. One notable change is that self employed individuals may apply for unemployment if their business is closed due to COVID-19. Here is information from Iowa Workforce Development on how self-employed individuals can apply. 
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/how-self-employed-can-file-unemployment-insurance-benefits

Thank you to Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives and to Fareway for donating Fareway gift cards to us. We are able to give these gift cards to businesses that need them. If you are in need of a $50 gift card to Fareway or if you know of someone who is please email us at echamberdirector@gmail.com. While supplies last. 

PUBLIC NOTICE
Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation on 3/19/2020, that waives late penalty on PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS through April 16, 2020, to help give some assistance to Iowans dealing with the impact of COVID-19’s arrival in our state. Payments must be postmarked by April 16, 2020, paid online at
www.iowa treasurers.org by April 16, 2020, or dropped off in the drop box on West side of Courthouse by April 16^th to avoid a late penalty.  The Emmet County Treasurer’s staff are still in the office handling workflow and answering questions by phone and email. 
 
If your DRIVER’S LICENSE has an expiration date of January 16, 2020 or later, you do not have to renew your license at this time.  It will remain valid until the declared disaster is lifted.  It is also considered valid to fly with an expiration date during this time period.
 
If your VEHICLE REGISTRATION expired January 2020, or later, it will be considered valid until the declared disaster has ended. 
 
If you purchase or transfer a vehicle, you will not be required to obtain a title and registration within 30 days.  This will remain in effect until the declared disaster is over.  Carry your purchase documents/bill of sale in your car when driving until it is transferred into your name and plated. The bill of sale is also needed at the treasurer’s office to complete the transfer.
 
All of this could change if there is an extension to the proclamation. If you have questions, call the Emmet County Treasurer’s office at 712-362-5679. 

The US Chamber is offering a new program called Save Small Businesses. Led by corporate and philanthropic partners, the Save Small Business Fund is a collective effort to provide $5,000 grants to as many small employers as we can. We hope these supplemental funds will help you get through the next days and weeks.   
To qualify: 
-Employ between 3 and 20 people
- Be located in an economically vulnerable community (zipcode 51334 qualifies)
- Have been harmed financially by the  COVID-19 pandemic
THIS GRANT OPENS AT 2pm TODAY!!!!
https://savesmallbusiness.com/
Please look at it now and be prepared for 2pm if planning to apply!

Allocation Range: $500-$3500
Geographic Range: Iowa
Target: Small businesses disrupted by COVID-19 with 1-7 employees that are not recipients of Federal and State Small business relief dollars.  

​To be eligible, businesses are required to:  
​·         have 1-7 employees prior to March 17, 2020 or classify as a sole proprietor.
·         be based in Iowa
·         complete the online application
·         provide a 3 month P & L statement/bank statements
·         provide 2019 and 2020 Q1 revenue

Funds could be used for business expenses in including : *
​·         Rent
·         Insurance
·         Utilities
·         Delivery services
·         Product packaging
·         etc.
Questions, email: 

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