Business Resources

In Minnesota, businesses are the economic engines of our communitites - and even if you don't own one yourself, chances are you or someone you love depends on the goods, services, or employment that a Minnesota business provides. From advocating to flexibility and accountability in federal relief programs to helping you get answers from the Small Business Administration, Rep. Phillips and his staff will do their best to keep you informed and are focused on the mission to get us through this as healthy, economically sound, and prepared for the future as possible. We shall overcome - together.

Click here to provide Rep. Phillips with critical feedback about how relief programs are working (or not working) for your business.
 

Implications of Federal Coronavirus Response Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor will issue guidance as federal coronavirus response packages are signed into law at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic 

• The bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. 
  • Click here to read the U.S. Department of Labor's answers to frequently asked questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  • Click here to read a fact sheet for employers
• The bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law in March 2020. 
  • Click here to download a Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
  • Click here to download a step-by-step flowchart on accessing CARES Act small business assistance
  • Following the passage of the CARES Act, the SBA established the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses to keep their workers. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Click here for more information.
    • Rep. Dean Phillips authored the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which was signed into law by President Trump and made PPP loans more useable for small businesses.
       

Federal Resources For Minnesota Businesses

Minnesota has been approved for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through the Small Business Administration (SBA). To apply for an SBA loan, or for more information about the EIDL program, visit the links below:

• Applying for Disaster Loans
• Loan Training for COVID-19 Related Economic Disruptions
• If you can't attend a training, watch a training video here
• More Info on EIDL Loans

Additional information and resources:

• Click here for information on all federal programs (en Español)
• The IRS has established a web page to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus
• The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus, including use of Family Medical Leave
• New guidance outlines flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance programs to help Americans affected by coronavirus

State Resources for Minensota Small Businesses

The state of Minnesota has launched a resource centers for Minnesota businesses. Click here for more information on state grants, loans, assistance, and regulations. 

Information for Businesses Who Want to Help

If you are a business, school, university, medical facility or organization with essential products, materials, medical equipment or venue space, please visit FEMA’s “How to Help” page or Minnesota's PPE page.

For more information about public-private partnerships in Minnesota around COVID-19 response contact hsem.ppp@state.mn.us or fill out this form. 

Exemptions from Minnesota Stay-at-Home Orders

Businesses seeking exemptions from a future stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order should contact the Governor’s office directly. The federal government does not issue such exemptions. If you have questions or need assistance, please email Zach Rodvold at zach.rodvold@mail.house.gov.