Cliffs Notes for Business Relief As we’re sure you know, there is a boatload of information regarding the many state and federal programs designed to …

Webinar: Business Relief at the Local Level A Complimentary Webinar for Chamber Members Presented by the Blue Ox Business Academy Monday, April 6, 2020 | …

The Blue Ox Business Academy invites Chamber members to join Peer 360 Chamber members, it’s time to reconnect, recharge & respond. As a member-only benefit, …

7 tips on how to communicate with your employees during times of uncertainty Be authentic and transparent: What your employees need most in times of …

Business closures: the latest info The Brainerd Lakes Chamber has been monitoring the business closure situation. Here is what we know: RecapToday, Governor Walz directed Minnesotans …

Stay at Home Order: What types of businesses will remain open? On March 25th, Governor Tim Walz called on Minnesotans to remain at home (Stay …

Some calm among the storm: Q&A on COVID-19’s impact on your employees and your business Virtual Blue Ox Success SeriesTuesday, March 31, 2020 | 11:30 …

Tech tips that make work-from-home easier Here are some resources that you and your employees can use to stay connected and productive while working from …

March Sales Tax Payment Deadline Extended The Minnesota Department of Revenue is granting a 30-day Sales and Use Tax grace period for businesses. During this …

Federal tax filing pushed back to July 15, Minnesota will follow suit UPDATE ON EARLIER POST: The IRS will delay both income tax payments AND …

DEED Commissioner Steve Grove: 3 ways you can help (and be helped) Hi friends, It’s been an unprecedented week for the Minnesota economy. Thank you …

Minnesota Businesses Now Eligible for Emergency SBA Loans From BLAEDC: Minnesota has now joined several other states with a federal disaster area designation, so local …

Facebook Announces Small Business Grants Program Facebook announced that they are offering $100 million in grants and advertising credits through a new program. Their website …

Tax Payment Deadline Extended 90 Days The IRS has postponed the April 15 tax payment deadline, providing an additional 90 days to pay 2019 income …

Minnesota Next in Line for SBA Disaster Loans? You may recall President Trump announcing this at a press conference earlier this week. On a conference …

Minnesota Eases Rules for Unemployment Insurance If you’re a business owner who must make the difficult decision of laying off employees, it eases some pain …

Healthcare Centers and Clinics Essentia – St Joseph’s Medical Center and Clinics In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)—and in the name of patient, staff, and community …