What’s My Occupancy Limit?
As businesses reopen, some are restricted to certain limitations based on a percentage of total occupancy. Below is information to help you determine the occupancy capacity for your business.
May 22, 2020
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Gov. Walz Announces Additional Business Reopenings for June 1
Governor Tim Walz today announced a new executive order that would allow for additional businesses to reopen effective June 1 (Phase II). The governor additionally outlined additional phases (Phases III & IV) that will be coming in the future as the state continues to reopen
May 20, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
May 18, 2020
Mankato Sustaining Loan Program Open for Application
The City of Mankato has created a sustaining loan program to assist small businesses in Mankato. This loan is for Mankato businesses with 50 or fewer employees who have had a revenue decrease of 50% of more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible business owners
May 18, 2020
Governor Walz Announces Additional Business Openings & Stay Safe Guidance
Governor Tim Walz today announced a series of new executive orders and future actions that would: End the Stay at Home Order as scheduled on May 18, replacing it with a Stay Safe Order. Gatherings up to 10 people will be permitted. Will allow all
May 13, 2020
Legislative Session Recap Virtual Discussion
Join your colleagues and our regional legislators on May 22 at 8 am as Greater Mankato Growth hosts a virtual discussion to recap the 2020 legislative session. With COVID-19 still significantly impacting businesses, our panel of legislators will provide an update on their efforts to
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Paid Leave & EFMLA – Answering Employer Questions Webinar Recording & Slides
Today Greater Mankato Growth hosted a webinar titled COVID-19 Paid Leave & EFMLA – Answering Employer Questions. Below are links to the webinar recording as well as the slides. In addition, you can view full details of the event here. Webinar Recording Webinar Slides
May 7, 2020
Greater Mankato Growth Signs Letter to Gov. Walz
Yesterday Greater Mankato Growth partnered with 75 chambers of commerce from across the state to send a letter to Governor Walz urging him to consider a more rapid and equitable approach to safely open businesses of all sizes. In addition, our community’s own Marissa Brostrom,
May 6, 2020
Blue Earth County Property Tax Penalty Waived Through July 15 for Qualifying Taxpayers
This morning, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners approved a program to provide property tax relief through a waiver of the late payment penalty of first half property tax payments for eligible property tax payers from May 15 to July 15. While most property
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Business Loan/Grant Resources
With COVID-19 hitting businesses tremendously hard, all levels of government and other organizations have made a number of financial resources for businesses available. Below is a comprehensive list of those resources with links to where you can learn more.
May 4, 2020
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