Today Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order (20-15) authorizing The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to create an emergency loan program to help Minnesota small business owners who need immediate assistance to meet their families’ basic needs during COVID-19 closures. This
As discussion continues on whether Minnesota will move to a “shelter in place” directive, we welcome your thoughts on the process for determining “essential services” to ensure we are advocating for a thoughtful process to include a comprehensive exemption for “essential services” to protect critical
The following is the text of a news release from the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development. We care deeply about your business and are actively working with state and federal partners on measures to assist businesses through this unprecedented time. DEED is regularly
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce just made available a recording of a webinar they hosted today with experts who discussed how businesses can access capital, work with employees, and better understand how policies passed at the state and federal level can offer businesses relief. You
Our friends at Brown & Brown Insurance are hosting a webinar on Navigating COVID-19 Employer & Employee Concerns: HR Regulartory Guidance, Managing a Remote Workforce & Mental Health on Friday, March 20th at 1pm. You can register here and see the flyer below.
The Federal Government and State of Minnesota have taken several steps related to taxes to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. Below is a summary of these actions (current as of 2:15 pm March 20) and links to additional resources.
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will hold a webinar on Thursday, March 19 from 12:00 – 1:30pm featuring experts who can summarize how businesses can access capital, work with employees and better understand how policies passed at the state and federal level can offer businesses
As you’ve likely seen, state/federal/local governments are considering a number of policy options to support businesses during these unprecedented times. Greater Mankato Growth will do all we can to keep our business community up to date on the latest developments via this blog page and
The state of Minnesota is directing employees who have been laid off or had their hours reduced as a result of COVID-19 to apply for unemployment insurance. For Employees The Governor recently signed an executive order increasing the accessibility and flexibility of unemployment insurance for
The legislation guarantees free coronavirus testing, enhances Unemployment Insurance, strengthens food security initiatives, and increases federal Medicaid funding to states. In addition, the legislation creates two new paid leave programs that every business under 500 employees and all government employers must implement for their employees
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