Congress to fix the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are making a difference. On Wednesday, House lawmakers will vote to approve...
Member Update
May 26, 2020
What's Inside:
Calls Making a Difference
Resource for Reopening Restaurants and Bars
Guidance for Cities Expanding Service
Allied Network Meeting
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Calls Making a Difference
Calls to Congress to fix the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are making a difference. On Wednesday, House lawmakers will vote to approve bipartisan legislation that will make real changes in PPP, extending the period restaurants can use to spend federal loans, giving more flexibility in how the loans are used, and extending the date that restaurants can bring their teams back online. This week’s scheduled vote is proof-positive that together, we can make a difference.
Resource for Reopening Restaurants and Bars
As you prepare your outdoor—and indoor—spaces for reopening, professional guidance is available to restaurants, bars, coffee shops and other food establishments. The American Institute of Architects Minnesota chapter has launched a special program to help food establishments get prepared to implement the state’s guidance for reopening. Architects from across the state are offering one-hour Zoom consultations to explore options specific to each site.
Once matched with an architect, you’ll be invited to provide photos or other information related to your site and your questions to inform the consultation. Next, you’ll meet with them via Zoom to go over their recommendations. Learn more about the program, find examples of indoor and outdoor plans and register for this first come, first served opportunity. The architects are waiving their fee for the consultations and there is a $50 AIA Minnesota administrative fee for the development and management of the program. We are grateful to AIA Minnesota and their members for this generous and useful support.
Guidance for Cities Expanding Service
With the announcement on outdoor dining, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division worked with the League to provide guidance for cities as they work with establishments to develop preparedness plans. We continue to work with cities on your behalf to expand outdoor seating.
Allied Network Meeting
Join us on Thursday June 4th from 9-10:30 am for our Allied Network Zoom Meeting. We’ll have time for networking and resource sharing, and Ben Wogsland, our Director of Government Relations, will give us an update on the latest at the Capitol.
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