Happy Friday, April 3rd!
Today’s guest Ethan Hellier from the US Chamber helps us dive into the bill and what it means for small businesses. (See Video)
Few other items today as we’re working through this crisis:
- Minnesota’s Emergency loans for businesses closed by the governor (bar/restaurant/salons) are starting to be processed. These are up to 50% forgivable.
- Reminder from the Department of Labor-school age kids working hour restrictions are in place with distance learning.
- We are working with chambers around the state to request an extension on property tax payments.
- Our new push ‘Stronger Together’ ‘Tough Times don’t last, a Tough Community Does’ where we are highlighting all the good being done to help each other out.
- VisitOwatonna in partnership with Owatonna parks & Rec’s newest promotion is “Where Are We In Owatonna” find the picture posted on VisitOwatonna social media, take a photo by that item and post it on our page-we’ll be giving away a hammock!
- Our team is making calls out to our businesses to find out your needs, we’re taking calls and being proactive in both information and promotions. Thanks to our chamber staff!
- Use Owatonna.org-the resource page we’ve built is really great.
- Consider the Chamber an extension of your team
- We will be back next week with additional programming.
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