East Town Business Partnership

Serving the Downtown East and Elliot Park Business Community since 1979

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COVID-19 RESOURCES

HEALTH & SAFETY RESOURCES  

Basic Information about COVID-19

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Minnesota Department of Health

For health questions, the hotline number is 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903.

How to Help Your Household Prepare

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center Hotline and Resources 

This hotline is now activated to answer questions regarding schools, child care, and businesses. The hotline number is 651-297-1304 or toll-free at 1-800-657-3504.

GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

FAQs for Local Businesses

City of Minneapolis

For general questions, contact the Minneapolis Small Business Team at 612-673-2499 or [email protected]

Resources for Businesses and Employers

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Implementing Remote Work Procedures During COVID-19 (webinar)

Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce

FINANCIAL RESOURCES 

Sales Tax Payment Extension for Eligible Businesses

Minnesota Department of Revenue

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is granting a 30-day Sales and Use Tax grace period for businesses identified in Executive Order 20-04. During this time the department will not assess penalties or interest.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program 

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is working closely with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to activate the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program which would provide assistance to eligible businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19. Not yet available to businesses. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Includes information about Disaster Loan Program and Products and Resources for businesses.

COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance

State of Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program

The Unemployment Insurance program is ready to assist workers who can’t work, workers who have had their hours reduced, and workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

0% interest Small Business Loans

Kiva

0% interest loans recently made available for small businesses experiencing challenges due to COVID-19.

OTHER RESOURCES

Covid-19 Basics Video en Español

Top Questions in Soomaali

If you are aware of additional resources that should be added to this list, please email [email protected].  

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

ETBP Members Happy Hour at Gamut Gallery, on Thursday June 22nd, 4:30-6pm

Please join us for our next Members Happy Hour Networking Event on Thursday, June 22nd, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Gamut Gallery, located at 717 … [Read More]

Global Day of Discovery at the Renaissance Minneapolis Depot Hotel on May 18

Check out this fun event that ETBP member the Renaissance Minneapolis - Depot Hotel has planned for the evening of May 18. Invite some work … [Read More]

Thank you East Town! Highlights from the 2023 Annual Meeting at US Bank Stadium

Thank you to everyone that attended our 2023 Annual Meeting at US Bank Stadium on May 2.  It was so wonderful to see so many familiar faces at our … [Read More]

Registration is now open for the ETBP 2023 Annual Meeting on May 2, at US Bank Stadium

Registration is now open for the ETBP 2023 Annual Meeting.  This year's event will take place on May 2, at US Bank Stadium in the Medtronic Club, from … [Read More]

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Serving the Downtown East and Elliot Park (DEEP) business community since 1979.

News You Can Use

ETBP Members Happy Hour at Gamut Gallery, on Thursday June 22nd, 4:30-6pm

Please join us for our next Members Happy Hour Networking Event on Thursday, June 22nd, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Gamut Gallery, located at 717 S 10th St. Come meet our board members, and mix and mingle as we bid farewell to the Exoskeleton Exhibit Gamut is hosting.  If you plan to attend, please register via Eventbrite. … [Read More]

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