Bemidji Launchpad Updates:
- The LaunchPad will remain open to co-workers who will maintain social distance.
- Greater Bemidji staff will be working from home when possible for the month of April.
- To support our local businesses in response to the increased demand for remote and distance working, Greater Bemidji will be reaching out to offer the LaunchPad’s space/services for those who need gigabit wifi, video/web conferencing, and space to spread out. We will ensure that any increase in the number of LaunchPad users WILL NOT negatively affect our ability to ensure social distancing.
- All scheduled meetings and events utilizing the Mayflower Building meeting rooms scheduled during April have been canceled, or have moved to virtual Zoom meetings.
Bemidji & MN COVID-19 Updates:
- Updates from Governor Tim Walz
- Bemidji Resources
- Bemidji Business COVID-19 Survey
- NMF COVID-19 Community Needs Survey
- GrowBemidji! Survey
- Greater Bemidji Loan Application for Small Business Assistance (contact your banker)
- Northwest Minnesota Emergency Disaster Recovery Fund- Give Now (NMF)
- Bemidji Area Take-Out and Delivery Options Amid COVID-19
- Minnesota Resources
- MN Department of Revenue
- MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information
- MN DEED Small Business Emergency Loans
- MN Chamber of Commerce
- Minnesota Bankers Association
- Shared Work Program Information
- Minnesota Department of Revenue details on business tax changes
- Minnesota Department of Economic Development resources for employers
- MN Unemployment Insurance
- Minnesota Department of Commerce Licensing Unit guide
- U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan application
- Minnesota DEED- Info and resources for workers
National COVID-19 Updates:
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- National CDC Updates
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance for employers
- Department of Labor and Industries’ “worker protections”
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance for employers
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans
- Department of Labor and Industries’ “worker protections”
- US Chamber of Commerce
- USDA Rural Business Development Grants
- Force majeure and Coronavirus
- OSHA Guidance
- USDA
- Sales Tax Payment Extension
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Local Resources (Education, Health & Wellness)
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- Sanford Health – What you need to know about COVID-19
- Licensing Board advisory for bars and restaurants
- Bemidji Area Take-Out and Delivery Options Amid COVID-19
- Temporary guidance for construction
- Inspectional services for retail food establishments
- Child Care and School updates and Information
- MN Department of Education
- Talking to your kids about Coronavirus
- Hotline for Child Care providers to address your questions directly and rapidly
- For child care providers who are open and listing their services for children of emergency responders and health care workers
- ISD 31 COVID-19 updates
- DHS Peacetime Emergency Child Care Grants (for Child Care Providers)
- Community and Individual Resources and Information
- Tracking COVID-19 cases in Minnesota
- Interact with COVID-19 data and sort by state
- Local News
- Food Security and Resources
- Shelter