Tax relief helps spur economy
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 190,000 businesses accepted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, so they could not only keep their businesses afloat, but keep employees on payroll as well. It was up to the Legislature to conform to federal tax law, or these loans would be taxed, penalizing these businesses.
Economic Recovery
It’s hard to tell where we are in the COVID-19 journey. Four months after the first case in Minnesota, the health risks continue, but businesses have endured state-mandated closures, decreases in consumer demand, supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. Through it all, they’ve innovated and persevered. Let’s look back at the ups and downs these job creators have experienced as we look forward to economic recovery.
Minnesota Ready
Greetings from the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber has spent the last 3 months connecting our local businesses to critical information and resources to sustain their businesses and prepare for re-opening. We have been advocating with local, regional, state and federal leaders to ensure our businesses are being heard. Our local businesses are prepared […]
Return To The Workplace
According to the New York Post, 80% of employees would not feel safe returning to work upon re-opening. Organizations can implement best practices to ensure their employees feel safe when returning to the workplace. Developing a COVID-19 preparedness plan is key to having proper measures in place while setting the stage for workplace health and […]