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COVID-19 RESOURCES
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The Northfield Chamber continues to urge a fact-based response to COVID-19 and is following the lead of state and local officials on awareness and information dissemination about the situation.
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MN STAY SAFE EXECUTIVE ORDER INFORMATION:
- EO 21-01 - Highlights (1/6/21) EO will begin Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 11:59pm and does not have an date.
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 21-01 (1/6/21) Protecting Recent Progress and Cautiously Resuming Certain Activities
- FAQ FOR EO 20-103 (12/16) The information in the link is to support businesses and other entities during the period that Executive Order 20-99, as amended by 20-103 (EO), is in effect.
- Governor Walz Slide Deck from 12/16 Press Conference
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-103 (12/16) Extending and Modifying Executive Order 20-99
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-99 (11/18) - Implementing a Four Week Dial Back on Certain Activities to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-96 (11/10) - Restricting Social Gatherings, Celebrations, and the Hours and Operations of Bars, Restaurants, and Venues to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-18 (7/22) - Requiring Minnesotans to Wear a Face Covering in Certain Settings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-74 (6/5) - Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota’s Economy and Ensure Safe NonWork Activities
- Governor Walz Announces Plans for Outdoor Dining, Limited Occupancy Salons (5/20)
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-56 (5/13) - Safely Reopening MN's Economy...
- GOV. WALZ EXTENDS STAY-AT-HOME ORDER TO MAY 18 (4/30)
- GOV. WALZ EXTENDS STAY-AT-HOME ORDER TO MAY 4 (4/8)
- STATE OF MN COVID-19 UPDATE - mn.gov/governor (4/8)
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-20 FAQ - Extended to May 4 (4/8)
- EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-20 - Directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home (3/25)
- LIST OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS BY GOVERNOR TIM WALZ
- MINNESOTA CRITICAL WORKERS DEFINITIONS (3/30)
- FAQ - INFORMATION FOR THE HOSPITALITY & REGULATORY AGENCIES - Explore Minnesota (3/23)
- MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATES
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REOPENING GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
- MN STAY SAFE PLAN (11/10)
- RESTAURANTS & BARS (11/10)
- CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS (7/24)
- SEATED ENTERTAINMENT & MEETINGS (7/22)
- RETAIL STORES (7/29)
- GYMS, STUDIOS & FITNESS CENTERS (7/22)
- PERSONAL CARE & SALON SERVICES (7/22)
- FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES, PLACES OF WORSHIP, WEDDINGS & FUNERALS (11/10)
- OUTDOOR RECREATIONS FACILITIES - GOLF COURSES, CAMPGROUNDS, POOLS (6/29)
- SCHOOLS & CHILD CARE (7/23)
- FOOD & AGRICULTURE (7/22)
- CONSTRUCTION (7/22)
- MANUFACTURING (7/22)
- GROCERY AND CONVENIENCE STORES (7/22)
- TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & DELIVERY (7/22)
- BEHAVIOR HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES (6/18)
- CUSTODIAL & JANITORIAL (7/22)
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SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AND GRANT INFORMATION:
- RICE COUNTY C.A.R.E.S. SMALL BUSINESS GRANT - Rice County EDA (8/25)
- CARES ACT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR NON-PROFITS AND BUSINESSES - Northfield EDA (9/4)
- CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES - US Chamber of Commerce (updated daily)
- E-COMMERCE ASSISTANCE GRANT - Northfield EDA
- PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) NOW OPEN FOR SOLE PROPRIETORS, CONTRACTORS - Small Business Administration (4/13)
- DOWNTOWN EMERGENCY FUND SUPPORT - Up to $1000 Rethos (MN Main Street) and NDDC (4/7)
- PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) - Small Business Administration (4/3)
- DEED GUIDE FOR MN SMALL BUSINESSES WHO NEED HELP (3/31)
- TAX SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CARES ACT - CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors (3/31)
- SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GUIDE TO ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS - US Chamber of Commerce
- SUMMARY OF THE CARES ACT - MN Chamber of Commerce
- CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES Act) - MN Unemployment Insurance
- DEED SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY LOANS
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BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- FACE COVERING REQUIRMENTS (7/22) - MN Dept. of Health
- Face Covering FAQ (7/22) - MN Dept. of Health
- City prepares for restaurant and bar reopening - City of Northfield (5/21)
- RE-OPENING RETAIL TO IN-STORE CUSTOMERS - MN Retailers Association
- RETURN TO WORK EMPLOYER CHECKLIST - MN CHAMBER
- BEST PRACTICES - RETURING TO WORK SAFELY - MN CHAMBER
- GUIDANCE ON REOPENING BUSINESSES - DEED (4/30)
- SAFELY RETURING TO WORK - DEED (4/30)
- COVID-19 PREVENTION BEST PRACTICES pdf - MN Chamber of Commerce (4/22)
- BENEFITS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED PEOPLE, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS.... - DEED (4/5)
- EMPLOYER GUIDE ON CORONOVIRUS PAID LEAVE PROGRAMS - US Chamber of Commerce (4/5)
- MINNESOTA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM - For employers and employees
- DEED INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES
- COVID-19 AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
- SHARED WORK - ALTERNATIVE TO LAYOFF
- HELPFUL GRANTS & RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS NON-PROFITS - Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
- CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR RETAILERS - National Retail Federation
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NORTHFIELD #STRONGERTOGETHER
How you can help support Northfield Area businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis
- PURCHASE A GIFT CARD - Northfield's Gift Card Extravaganza
- STOP BY THE VIRTUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW - Northfield Chamber of Commerce
- TAKE-OUT TONIGHT - A listing of Northfield & Dundas restaurants offering take-out and delivery
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GUIDES AND RESOURCES FROM THE US CHAMBER
The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources to continue bringing you and your members the information you need during this difficult time. We encourage you to utilize and share the following items as you see fit:
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