Governor Walz announced today that the dial will turn forward on current COVID-19 restrictions effective January 11, 2021. Major changes include the reopening of restaurants and bars, indoor events and entertainment, movie theaters, youth sports, and gyms restrictions being loosened. Walz also announced that business
Over the last several months, businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways. Some industries have been impacted more severely than others. Across the board, businesses have had to act and adjust like never before. With new operations often being implemented quickly, out of
With the recent passage of the federal COVID-19 Business Relief package, businesses may have questions as it pertains to the legislation’s impact to their existing PPP Loan, whether they could get a PPP Loan now, or what other programs were funded as a result of the
Congressional leaders have reached a deal on a bipartisan economic stimulus package, which was passed by both chambers late on December 21, 2020. Comments by President Trump expressing concern with the omnibus spending bill the relief package was attached to and asking for increased stimulus
This is a guest blog post by Greater Mankato Growth member, Christian Family Solutions. Christmas lights are shining in the streets, holiday music is on the radio, and there are joyous celebration ads on television. It appears that everyone is happy this time of the
Today, Governor Walz announced changes to current dial-back restrictions through Executive Order 20-103. Effective Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm, through Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 11:59 pm, the Governor has extended the provisions of Executive Order 20-99, with some modifications published in executive
The Minnesota legislature has passed a business assistance package in response to COVID-19 impacts which includes approximately $217 million to the General Fund in FY21 and about $25 million in FY22. Its provisions include three business relief components: Business Assistance Grants Unemployment Insurance Extension Hospitality Industry Waiver of Certain Fees
This is a guest blog post written by Ashley Hanley of Greater Mankato Growth member business, Radio Mankato. Radio Mankato is proud to help our local restaurants during these challenging times. That is why we have launched the Restaurant Rally. The Rally takes place every
Greater Mankato Growth has partnered with the Minnesota Ready Coalition lead by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to call on Governor Tim Walz to provide immediate support to those businesses and their employees most impacted by the issuance of Executive Order 20-99. Greater Mankato Growth joined
Update: Details of the final relief bill have not yet been announced. A special session is expected to take place on December 14, 2020 and state leaders are optimistic that legislators will be able to work out an agreement by that time. MN State Government
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