SERVPRO Cleaning Specialist Recommends Four Key Things to Look for as Businesses Reopen
Monticello, MN (Grassroots Newswire) May 26, 2020 - For the past several months, people across the country have been sheltering at home to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It is no surprise that many consumers are now nervous about rejoining their communities and reentering public spaces. A recent nationally recognized survey reported that 89% of consumers were hesitant about visiting a brick-and-mortar business and 40% cited cleanliness as a top concern. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our
The Central Region Small Business Development Center is Open for Business Helping Small Businesses Thrive
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Providing Services Online and by TelephoneSBDC Advisors Are Ready to Help Small Business Owners Navigate an Uncertain Future St. Cloud, MN –Small businesses and the local economy is being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 Epidemic. Fortunately, the Central Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been able to remain available, though in limited capacity, to work with clients both old and new, ensuring the local small business community has current
Village Bank provides $65 million in PPP Loans
Village Bank provides $65 million in Paycheck Protection Program Loans St. Francis, Minn. – Since the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP) launch in early April, Village Bank, an SBA Preferred Lender, has approved more than $65 million in desperately needed liquidity for 500 businesses disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Village Bank provided 38 percent of its PPP loans to customers who could not otherwise access PPP funding through their large bank or credit union relationship. The staff of Village Bank
Dan Stoltz of SPIRE Credit Union Named Most Admired CEO
Dan Stoltz, President and CEO of SPIRE Credit Union, has been named a 2020 Most Admired CEO by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The awards program recognizes Twin Cities-based CEOs who lead organizations with less than $1 billion in revenue for their professional accomplishments, as well as their contributions to the broader community and their industries through volunteerism and board memberships. Dan Stoltz became President and Chief Executive Officer of SPIRE Credit Union in 2010 amidst
ERACC Partners with More Than 70 MN Chambers of Commerce to Send a Letter to Gov. Walz
Yesterday, ERACC partnered with more than 70 MN chambers of commerce to send a letter to Gov. Walz on behalf of thousands of small businesses across the state. The letter stresses the importance of small businesses and urges Gov. Walz to consider a more rapid and equitable approach to safely reopen businesses of all sizes. As we continue to adapt to these times, please remember that ERACC is here to advocate for you and your businesses.### Letter to Governor Walz from Chambers of Commerce across
Sherburne County Area United Way Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund
Sherburne County Area United Way has created a Covid-19 Relief Fund to help support local nonprofits that need the most help in these uncertain times. The funds will help lessen the financial burden that the nonprofits are faced with as more and more of our neighbors are forced to turn to them to seek additional resources as a means to survive. Giving to the Covid-19 Relief Fund could help a family put food on the table, help a teen experiencing homeless get help, or help a victim of domestic violence
Minnesota Retailers Offer Phased Guidance for Re-Opening
Critical Next Steps For Minnesota’s Retailers & Consumers Should Balance Public Health and Economic HealthSaint Paul, Minnesota – Today Minnesota Retailers Association releases guidance to the Governor, Legislature and retail businesses throughout Minnesota about a phased approach to re-opening business across the state. Retailers from national brands to family-owned, C-stores, and main street boutiques account for over 69,000 businesses that impact 780,000 Minnesota jobs. Retailers in Minnesota have a
