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APPLE VALLEY CHAMBER NOTE: The Governor has just opened up much of the economy with this afternoon’s order. This applies to: MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL OFFICE SETTINGS HE MADE IT CLEAR HE WANTS AS MANY AS POSSIBLE TO REMAIN WORKING FROM HOME! The Executive Order 20-40 was just posted a few minutes ago. Following that, we are […]
ALCOHOL TO GO PASSES On a vote of 129-1, the House passed “Alcohol-to-Go” legislation on Friday, and Governor Walz has signed it. Alcohol sales with take-out orders were allowed as of 12:01 am on Saturday, April 18. What you need to do: Hold a qualifying license, meaning you have an on-sale intoxicating liquor or an on-sale wine license issued under […]
Apple Valley Chamber NOTE: The following is a table of subjects in the text below from today’s 7 a.m. Commissioners Meeting: DNR (“No mingling between households in outdoors”) Exec. Order (EO 20-33) Requires ALL EMPLOYEES who can work from home to do so even if critical list exempt —NEW Critical List Summary for Outdoor Employment Link: […]
Apple Valley Chamber hears from our members how confusing all these loan and grant programs are. Also, especially the smaller businesses are telling us they are having difficulty even meeting with some of the banks. The PPP loans have dried up since yesterday until Congress authorizes additional funds which may or may not occur. We found this […]
Just in time for this weekend’s beautiful weather, the Governor just announced today (Friday) that he is allowing more outdoor recreation activities. Channel 5 reports: “Friday, Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order that expands outdoor recreation opportunities for Minnesotans during the COVID-19 epidemic. The order allows for Minnesotans to take part in golfing, boating, fishing, hunting […]
APPLE VALLEY CHAMBER SUMMARY NOTES: These notes from TODAY’S briefing offer the latest insight. We list these topics as an overview so you can pinpoint what relates most to you and your business. yesterday’s extension of UI what self-employed should do as website rejects right now notary problems updated “critical” list those rejected without accounts at […]
APPLE VALLEY CHAMBER NOTE: The following are rough notes of a conference call with the commissioners this morning at 7 a.m. The following topics are mentioned in the notes. We thought this makes it easier for you to scan the document. Updating critical business list changes Asking YOUR IDEAS for safe workplace changes for industrial, office, retail, deliveries […]
The SBA has compiled a list of banks participating in the PPP loan program. We know all of the banks we have spoken with are super busy with the SBA PPP loans, but we encourage banks to update with this real-time SBA list as it is not 100% accurate / up-to-date. APPLE VALLEY LENDERS: MidCountry […]
Apple Valley Chamber Note: This reveals “realtime” answers being clarified by Department Commissioners over the last hour concerning the Governor’s TV Conference yesterday. It answers questions such as: Workman’s Comp for self employed Those workers more at front line risk in your company Getting more banks signed for PPP Loans EIDL Loan (the easy $10,000) […]
We’ve been working hard to keep you informed with updates from DEED, the Governor’s office, the City and other organizations, but wanted to give you an update on our Chamber as well. Click the link below for a video update from Chamber President Ed Kearney and our Board Chair Tasha Wells (Coldwell Banker Burnet). CLICK […]
