Technical Assistance for Businesses
The City now has expanded Business Technical Assistance to address COVID-19. These services include, but are not limited to:
Community business support organizations:
If you have questions about which organization would best meet your needs, contact the City's Small Business Team at 612-673-2499 or SmallBusiness@minneapolismn.gov.
Shop Local
Many restaurants are finding ways to adapt to the moment to keep their doors open by developing new curb-side pickup and delivery options. Check out this interactive map of all the restaurants in the Metro Area who are offering curbside pick-up! A text list of these restaurants is accessible through the link, as well
Links to relevant governmental resources and home pages for small businesses related to COVID-19:
Crime Prevention Tips
The MPD's 5th Precinct has compiled this list of best practices and recommendations to keep your business safe during irregular operating hours.
The City now has expanded Business Technical Assistance to address COVID-19. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Navigating the process of layoffs and managing other employee issues
- Assessing finances and triaging outstanding expenses
- Working with lenders and other creditors to negotiate payments
- Applying for relief funds if/when available
- For food establishments:
- Moving to online ordering/delivery
- online sale of gift certificates
- other strategies for temporarily adapting business models
- Technical assistance for establishing or improving a digital business presence
Community business support organizations:
- African Development Center
- African Economic Development Solutions
- Bii Gii Wiin
- Davis Law Office
- Lake Street Council
- Latino Economic Development Center
- Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
- Neighborhood Development Center
- Northside Economic Opportunity Network
- Seward Redesign
- Social Impact Strategies Group, in partnership with Just Law
- Springboard for the Arts
- West Bank Business Association
- West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
If you have questions about which organization would best meet your needs, contact the City's Small Business Team at 612-673-2499 or SmallBusiness@minneapolismn.gov.
Shop Local
Many restaurants are finding ways to adapt to the moment to keep their doors open by developing new curb-side pickup and delivery options. Check out this interactive map of all the restaurants in the Metro Area who are offering curbside pick-up! A text list of these restaurants is accessible through the link, as well
Links to relevant governmental resources and home pages for small businesses related to COVID-19:
- Hennepin County Economic Development
- Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program
- Department of Labor
Crime Prevention Tips
The MPD's 5th Precinct has compiled this list of best practices and recommendations to keep your business safe during irregular operating hours.
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