Thank you to everyone who participated in our first virtual Annual Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 16.  We had over 40 people on the call.  Excellent turnout for a virtual meeting. Congratulations to our newly elected board members: Julia Lauwaugie, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Brent Hanson, Wells Fargo Brian Maupin, Allied Parking […]

The coronavirus pandemic represents an unprecedented public health and economic challenge. The Federal Small Business Administration (SBA), Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and the City of Minneapolis have all established relief programs over the past several weeks. These programs are set up to support small businesses, independent contractors and self-employed people, and non-profit […]

Businesses across Minneapolis have shut their doors or changed their operations to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.  This presents an unprecedented challenge, but there are resources available to support small businesses, independent contractors, and non-profit organizations in this time.  To stay up to date as new information is available, visit the City of […]

Over the last two weeks, many new state and federal programs have been created to support small businesses through the current COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to keep up to date. See below for more details on the current programs that are available as well as more on how to stay informed. Stay up to […]

Due to continued stress related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is attempting to gauge the economic effects on businesses across the Ninth District, a region that includes Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, parts of Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Minneapolis Regional Chamber is helping with their outreach efforts. Minneapolis Fed […]

Minnesota Small Businesses Now Eligible For SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program This Weekend: Loan Training for COVID-19 Related Economic Disruptions Info from SBA Partners and Sister Agencies Stay Updated Minnesota Small Businesses Now Eligible For SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Thanks to a concerted effort by the state of Minnesota and the SBA […]

The Minneapolis Health Department would like to thank all of the businesses and dedicated employees working to serve the community during the COVID19 pandemic. Grocery stores and markets can follow a list of recommendations and best practices during the COVID19 pandemic. Grocery Stores and Markets during COVID19 (PDF) Email COVID19@minneapolismn.gov with questions about the recommendations. More […]

The Minneapolis Health Department is committed to partnering with our businesses to provide information and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food Pick Up Zones Public Works is accepting requests from businesses who would like to establish a temporary ‘Food Pick Up Zone’. Food Pick Up Zones can be established in an existing meter area or […]