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Business Relief

7/25/2020

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Technical Assistance for Businesses
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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Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Spend Big on Small
    • Spotlight on Business
  • Resources
    • Renters >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal, & Mediation Services
    • Home / Property Owners >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal, & Mediation Services
    • Businesses >
      • Grant Opportunities >
        • Business Growth Resources
        • ​Façade Improvement Grants
      • Training & Coaching Resources
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Compliance Resources
    • Housing Search Assistance
    • COVID-19 Related Resources
    • Housing Emergency Support Services
    • Food Shelves and Basic Essentials
    • Mental Health Support Hotlines
    • Community Organics Program
  • Get Involved
    • What is the Whittier Alliance?
    • Whittier Annual Meeting 2021
    • Neighborhood Involvement Form
    • Current Committees & Task Forces >
      • Housing Issues Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • Meeting Minutes
      • Community Issues Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • 2017-2020 Meeting Minutes
        • 2015-2016 Meeting Minutes
      • 2116 Nicollet Ave Vacant Lot
    • Good Neighbor and Good Business Award
    • Call for Whittier Artists
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
    • WA Bylaws Revisions Project
    • Meeting Minutes
  • Development Tracker
  • Calendar
  • WA Blog
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Anti-Racism Work
    • Guiding Documents
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact