Member Update
August 10, 2020
What's Inside:
DEED Loan Impact
Operating Now Webinar Series
Labor Webinar: COVID Tax Relief
FDA Expert Exchange
In The News
DEED Loan Impact
We've done a brief analysis on the DEED loan recipients to date; these are the results from an early form of relief we sought on March 16. These numbers are likely conservative since we were not able to identify the specific industry for several of the LLCs listed. Here's what we found:

  • At least 556 hospitality companies received emergency loans
  • This represents at least 54% of the total recipients (1,021)
  • Total relief for these entities was over $16.8 million 
  • This equates to 62% of the $27.2 million total DEED loans given
  • That would equate to a $30,260 average loan amount for hospitality businesses (loans were capped at $35,000)

Operating Now Webinar Series
Innovative HVAC Solutions for a More Resilient Post COVID World

Tuesday, August 11 at 2:00 pm:

As we continue to learn how COVID-19 can be transmitted, engineers are responding with safer, healthier buildings. Join Ron Kruzeski of Michaud Cooley and Mark Muhlstein of Midwest Mechanical Solutions as they take a deep dive into HVAC and air quality strategies while also sharing knowledge that incorporate innovative solutions such as bi-polar ionization, UV-C lighting, laser scanning, indoor air quality solutions and touchless design while planning to combat COVID-19. 

This program is brought to Hospitality Minnesota in partnership with AIA-MN.

Investment: $20
Labor Webinar: COVID Tax Relief
The Small Business Administration, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the IRS have joined forces to present a webinar on COVID-related tax relief for employers and business owners. Topics covered will include the Employee Retention Credit, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Child Care Leave.

Attend one of the two session being offered in August:
FDA Expert Exchange
Jon the Expert Exchange Gathering for Food Safety and Quality Assurance for an exclusive discussion with Food & Drug Administration representatives as they address glove use for non-food handlers and what next steps would be most helpful for the restaurant and food service industry.


Note: this program is open to those who work directly for restaurant and food service operations.
In The News
Our Member Updates are generally sent to members only. In the interest of public health and the health of our industry, we encourage you to share this update widely. Additional resources can be found on our website and through our social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.