Small Business Relief For Restaurants, Bars, Fitness, Event And Entertainment Venues

Press release from the Southwest Business Association:

November 23, 2020

The rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases throughout the state of Minnesota has required new public health measures to reduce the spread of the virus, including restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms, and other fitness, event, and entertainment venues.

Starting Monday, November 23, businesses can apply for new grant funding to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19.

• Businesses that have not previously received Hennepin County Small Business Relief funds can apply for grants up to $15,000.
• Businesses that have received Hennepin County Small Business Relief funds can apply for additional grant funds up to $10,000.

Eligible businesses:

• Restaurants/food service establishments
• Bars/drinking places
• Fitness centers/gyms
• Event and entertainment venues

View additional criteria

Application

• Application opens on Monday, November 23, at noon
• Apply by Tuesday, December 1, at noon
• The application and materials will be posted on our small business relief page

Additional information:

• Star Tribune article
• Executive order 20-96
• Executive order 20-99

This press release was produced by the Southwest Business Association. The views expressed are the author's own.