Finding Help

Parke County Businesses and Organizations

We are here to help our small businesses and organizations with planning and re-opening. Please use the contact form below to let us know how we may help.

Available to Request:

  • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - 50 surgical masks and 32 oz. of hand sanitizer per order. You must provide your own container for the sanitizer.

  • Changing Up the Business Model - workshops to help you take your business virtual or learn more about online marketing

  • Financial Counseling Assistance - workshops and 1:1 sessions to develop a recovery strategy

NOTE: PPE and services are available at no costs to the business owners or organization leaders.

Cares Act 

Below is a link to a recent presentation on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economy Security Act (CARES Act).  Please take a few minutes to look at the presentation.

​Partnership Parke County is here to assist in answering questions and/or identifying the necessary resources related to the CARES Act or if there are questions about applying for one of the programs.

​Please contact us with requests. We want to understand what needs are not being met.

CARES Act

Disaster Loans Info

Economic development partners – Thanks to the hard work of our State partners, Indiana is the first in the region to be designated as an eligible area for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance for COVID-19. Please share the below and attached information with your small businesses and encourage them to apply AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. As more information becomes available, we will deliver through our subscriber network and post via Twitter @SBA_Indiana. 

For detailed information on SBA programs for the coronavirus, visit www.sba.gov/coronavirus and for information on all federal programs, visit www.usa.gov/coronavirus or www.gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus (en Español).

Lindsay Maliqi
Economic Development Specialist
Indiana District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
(317) 226-7272 x128
(317) 995-1791 (Cell)
lindsay.maliqi@sba.gov

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Now Open for Indiana Small Businesses

Thanks to a concerted effort by our partners throughout the state, Indiana small businesses can now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).


What's an EIDL?

  • The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits.

  • EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills. 

  • The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.

  • EIDLs have long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based on borrower's ability to repay.

How do I apply?

What's next?

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Handout - SBA Disaster Assistance Resources for Businesses
Asistencia de Desastre de la SBA en Respuersta al Coronovirus
Presentation - SBS Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus

PPE, Sanitizers, Barriers

Acorn Distributors - Acorn Distributors offers a variety of safety barrier options for customer and employee protection, including: cash register shields, sneeze guards, and hand-free door openers. Contact Mark Jahn at (812) 240-2658 or mjahn@acorndistributors.com to place your order.

B&B Foods Distributors - Open to the public! The store is carrying Chempro Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera for your sanitizing needs. You may also order physical barrier equipment through one of the many vendors of B&B. Stop in the store or call (812) 238-1438 for more information.​

Embroidery Express - Call Embroidery Express at (812) 238-3637 for your mask needs. All masks can be customizable with embroidery or screen print.​

Pacesetter Sports - Purchase face masks via the online store. https://tinyurl.com/pacesetter-facemask. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. If you would like to order custom masks (minimum order of 12 @ $9.95 /ea) please contact via phone (812) 234-8343, email, or visit our store location; 2831 S. 3rd Street. Free delivery to Wabash Valley Area.

Personalized Promotions - Personalized Promotions can help you with your PPE and physical barrier needs for your business. Search the many options available at www.personalized-promotions.com. Contact Rosemarie for a quote at RTanoos@aol.com or by calling (812) 299-1000.

Staples -Staples would like to help make the reopening process for local businesses as easy as possible, as they have throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The store can offer some very helpful suggestions and recommendations for printing out your new guidelines, social distancing signage - floor signage, posters/banners, etc. Staples would love to be considered for all of your needs, as they have an excellent team who are willing and ready to help! Visit www.staples.com or call the store at (812) 478-9545 for more information.

Tabco - Tabco is offering cost-effective communication tools such as Signs, Posters, Badges, Roll Labels, and Decals of all sizes and materials for doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and  healthcare agencies and more. For hygiene awareness products to promote wellness, advise patients, and inform the public about new guidelines and disease prevention. Call Tabco today, (812) 232-4660.

​Thiemann Office Products - Thiemann's remains open during COVID-19 restrictions. They are now offering sales of acrylic shields and protective barriers for office and business use, also Hand Sanitizers, Gloves, Anti Bacterial, Anti Microbial Hand Soap, Face Masks, Counter Top Protective Acrylic Shields, Disinfectant Cleaners, Paper Towels and Toilet Paper.  For more information click here or call the store at (812) 235-8149.

TShirt1 - The company is operating and producing items such as masks or customized hand sanitizer. More information on mask ordering can be found by clicking here. Visit their website or call the office, (812) 232-5046.

Small Business Assistance (Round 2)

Round 2 - Small Business Loan Program for Parke County
The Indiana Office of Community (OCRA) and Rural Affairs has a forgivable loan program to support the retention of low-to-moderate-income (LMI) jobs.  Parke County has received funding and will be accepting loan applications from now UNTIL OCTOBER 28, 2022.

​In order to qualify your business must have less than 100 employees and 51% or more of the employees' family income must fall below the maximum income requirements.  The income survey must be completed for EACH employee.  If you have less than 5 employees, the owner income survey MUST be included.

​Maximum Loan Amount = $10,000
First 6 months payments deferred and interest free
After 2 years balance of loan forgiven if all agreed terms met
Loans awarded on or after November 1, 2022

​Applications must be submitted by email or in person to:

​Cyndi Todd
Partnership Parke County
110 E High St
Rockville, IN  47872
partnershipctodd@gmail.com

​Download the income intake form and application today!

Rural Relief Small Business Grants

USDA Resource Guide

Here is a link to the USDA resource guide for programs to address impacts associated with Covid 19.

Link:  USDA Resource Guide