January 2021 Meeting Follow Up
January 2021 North 65 Chamber Meeting Follow Up Information Presenter: Michelle Thomas, Economic Resiliency Coordinator, East Central Regional Development Commission michelle.thomas@ecrdc.org 651-302-6739 This is the link to the ECRDC website: http://www.ecrdc.org/This is the loan application: http://www.ecrdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RLF-Covid-Loan-Application-10-20.pdf Isanti County Grant Program – open through Feb 10:
Isanti County Small Business and Non-Profit Relief Grants - NOW OPEN
The application for the latest round of small business and non-profit relief has been posted: https://www.co.isanti.mn.us/FormCenter/Administration-10/Small-Business-NonProfit-Profit-Net-Asse-89 Applications will be accepted through February 10 for grant awards up to $15,000.
COVID 19 Vaccine Resources
As the COVID 19 vaccine becomes available, employers and employees may be seeking answers to a number of challenging questions. Below you will find resources to help answer your vaccine questions in the areas of health, safety, human resources, logistics, FAQ, and more. This comprehensive list includes: *articles *guides *webinars COVID 19 RESOURCES FOR
January is Health Care Month
From DEED and CareerForce: Connecting Minnesotans to Health Care Employment January is Health Care Month in Minnesota, a time to draw attention to this critical sector in our state’s economy. At the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), we are focusing on highlighting the many employment opportunities in health care right now – and the critical need for workers in many positions. Each week this month, DEED’s Workforce Strategy Consultants will highlight different aspects
Paycheck Protection Program Opens, Information regarding Federal COVID-19 Relief Programs
From the SBA: The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced on January 8, that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly
December Chamber Meeting - Healthy Financial Habits
December's chamber meeting featured a presentation by Celeste O'Connor with Northwoods Bookkeeping. “Healthy Financial Habits”: teaches you ways to help your business be more successful, financially healthy, and relieve stress. In addition to the presentation, the meeting included Networking, Member announcements, Chamber announcements. Join us next time! North 65 Chamber meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon.View the presentation slides here.View the recorded presentation
State of MN COVID-19 Business Relief December 2020
COVID-19 Business Relief Payments Aid for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, and Bowling Centers The Minnesota Department of Revenue will send COVID-19 Business Relief Payments to eligible businesses under an economic relief package signed into law December 16. Eligible business owners do not need to take any action to receive this aid. We'll determine eligibility and payment amounts based on program requirements in the law and outlined below. You can also view this information in a visual format (PDF)
COVID-19 Federal Relief Package - December 2020
Attached is the preliminary analysis/review of the new PPP program that we received from the MN Chamber. We will continue to update this news release with additional information as it becomes available.Summary Document: COVID 19 Relief 12.21.20
Rural Relief Small Business Grants
FROM LISC…Rural Relief Small Business GrantsOur Rural Commitment.900 Grants. $18 million. As part of our continuing commitment to elevate our impact in rural America, LISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe's Rural Relief Small Business Grants program.We are currently accepting applications for Rural Relief Small Business Grants. Applications must be submitted by December 6th at 11:59PM ET. Apply here. Who is eligible?Only small
Cambridge-Isanti High School Seeks Business Partners to Explore Apprenticeship Opportunities for Students
Cambridge-Isanti High School is a primary pipeline for our future employees. With a renewed focus on career-technical and trades, the high school is seeking business partners to explore apprenticeship opportunities for students.In this video, welding instructor Greg Doom spotlights the growing welding program at CIHS, with more than 190 students in the program, and gives a shout-out to business partners: Arrow Tank & Engineering Co., Schlagel, and Tab and Slot, LLC. "Business owners can grow a young person
