Help line established to assist local small businesses applying for funding assistance during COVID-19 emergency

A joint partnership established between Winneshiek County Development and Tourism, Northeast Iowa Community College, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC), and the Small Business Development Center Northeast Iowa Region will help small business owners navigate the application process for local, state, and federal funding assistance needed because of the COVID-19 emergency.

Trained experts from the organizations will help guide businesses seeking assistance through Governor Kim Reynolds' and State of Iowa's COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Program. The program provides financial assistance and tax deferral to eligible small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Business owners may call (563) 588-3350 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email at sbhelpline@nicc.edu.