Member Update
May 11, 2020
What's Inside:
House Proposes to Expand DEED Program
Senate Bill Delays State Tax Levy
Push to Lift DNR Restrictions
Taking Care of Business
In the News
House Proposes to Expand DEED Program
As we have been advocating ( House Jobs letter / Gov Walz letter), the House has passed a bill expanding eligibility for the DEED Small Business Emergency Loan Program to include resorts, campgrounds, hotels and other hospitality businesses impacted by the pandemic. While we have asked for more, the bill would add $50M to the fund.
Senate Bill Delays State Tax Levy
In the Senate, the  tax bill  that passed the Senate includes delay till 7/15 of state levy   of the property taxes and a moratorium on Revenue’s reclassification of short-term rental property taxes to give policymakers time to address unintended consequences.
Push to Lift DNR Restrictions
As we communicated last week, we have been pushing the DNR to allow houseboats, RV campsites and fishing activities to operate more broadly. In the last 72 hours, we have had additional correspondence with the DNR and key legislators, and we are hopeful that the government will move in a positive direction in the coming days. Stay tuned.
Taking Care of Business
Join us on Wednesday, May 13 for the Taking Care of Business Beyond COVID-19 webinar from 10:30 am – 11:30 am.

The past few months have us all wondering what to expect for the remainder of 2020 and beyond. You're juggling how to keep your business going and growing, keeping your employees and family safe and keeping your own sanity!

Julie Keyes, Business Adviser and Exit Planner with KeyeStrategies will be joined by Jim Haakonson, Principal, CLA Brainerd (Clifton Larson Allen) for this insightful, action based webinar. You will come away with several tactics and strategies you can use and apply to your business right away, along with the opportunity to ask questions of both presenters during and after the webinar.
"PAY AS YOU CAN" option
If you are able, please consider supporting the set-up costs for this virtual meeting. Hospitality Minnesota is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development opportunities to all colleagues in the hospitality industry. You will see an option to choose a free or paid ticket. All ticket levels provide equal access to the webinar and any related content. Thank you!
In the News
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