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
  • Unemployment insurance, school closures, Human Services programs & FAQ’s
  • List of Executive Orders 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:

• • 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)

• • 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
      • Bemidji Now
      • Bemidji Pioneer
    • Food Security and Resources
      • United Way of Bemidji Area
      • Bemidji Food Shelf
    • Shelter
      • Village of Hope
      • Evergreen Youth and Family Services