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The Nature Conservancy of Minnesota has developed a tool for small and medium-sized businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. It's called the Carbon Sustainability Playbook and it offers a step-by-step guide to making science-informed decisions about measuring, identifying and reducing emissions. Learn more here ...
This past year was uniquely challenging for the businesses along the Lake Street corridor. Join our partners at Lake Street Council as they host monthly meetings to provide updates about the corridor and ask questions about your concerns.
Wednesday, July 14 10:00 - 11:00 am Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81784804037?pwd=RWxITzhGZkwrRjRzZ1BZTTlQYzVsZz09#success Meeting ID: 817 8480 4037 Passcode: 670937 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,81784804037#,,,,*670937# US Got a question for our Monthly Q&A Meetings? Ask it here! Elevate Business HC offers free webinars to help you rebuild, reestablish, and reignite your business as we transition out of the pandemic and work together to build an even more inclusive and resilient economy to carry us forward.
Reopening and Rehiring Do’s and Don’tsDavis Law Firm July 7, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Learn more and register Cómo renovar el registro de su negocio con el Secretario de Estado de Minnesota gratis (How do you renew your business registration with the Minnesota Secretary of State annually free)Hortensia Law Firm, July 14, 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Learn more and register How to Cultivate Clarity and Capacity in BusinessThe Activate Network July 20, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Learn more and register Post-COVID Legal Review: Insurance, Leases and ContractsDavis Law Firm July 21, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Learn more and register City of Minneapolis Green Cost Share Matching Funds
The Green Cost Share program offers matching funds for properties investing in energy efficiency, solar or innovative pollution reduction projects. The deadline to apply for funding in 2021 is July 2. More information and applications Energy Efficiency Assessments Businesses are eligible for no cost energy efficiency assessments through the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Energy Smart program. Energy Smart helps Minnesota businesses find ways to save energy and connect to financial incentives. The deadline to enroll is July 1. For more information, contact Chris Rustad at 651-292-3902 or crustad@mnchamber.com
REACH Twin Cities is part of the Lake Street Leadership Recovery Coalition (LSLRC), a group of community leaders who came together to collaborate on recovery and renewal efforts after the civil uprising following the murder of George Floyd. Work has begun, but it may be years or even decades before we see visible outcomes of new development, rebuilt infrastructure and strengthened social supports. REACH is a collaboration among dozens of community-based groups promoting renewal, recovery, and wellness efforts. Check out their new website here.
Need more funding? Have a COVID-19 EIDL? Did you know it can be modified by increasing the amount up to 24 months of economic injury or a maximum of $500,000, whichever is less?
Check out Page 7, Question #19, on the Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan page for information on how to request more funds. On-site vaccination clinics are a critical tool to make vaccinations as accessible as possible to your local community. Your small business, bank or agency could support this effort.
The On-Site Vaccination Clinic Toolkit includes a roadmap for working directly with vaccine providers to launch vaccination clinics in places people know and trust, sample roles and responsibilities to guide discussion and planning with your vaccine provider, and points-of-contact for vaccine providers offering on-site vaccination services. Additionally, if your organization operates across multiple geographies and is interested in launching a national partnership with vaccine providers, please reach out to COVIDPartnerships@who.eop.gov for additional information and assistance. The Longfellow-Nokomis Messenger is putting together a special section for the July paper to thank our community for supporting local businesses this past year. If you'd like to be included and shout out thanks to your amazing customers and clients, you still have a week to do so. The deadline is Monday, June 21. Contact Denis for details!  Businesses in Hennepin County are eligible to receive free business advising and consulting services through Elevate Business HC, a new initiative offering no-cost business advising and other resources to help businesses recover from the pandemic and build for future growth.
In addition to mentoring and general business advising, professional services and consulting expertise offered at no cost to businesses in Hennepin County include a wide range of practical assistance:
To get started, you can contact any of the organizations listed here and let them know you are interested in participating in Elevate Business HC. Questions? Contact economic.development@hennepin.us |
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