MN Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Business Toolkit & Resource Webinar from 3-19-2020
NEW: Small Business disaster loans available in Minnesota
Saturday, March 21st, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that COVID-19 disaster loans are now available for Minnesota small businesses. According to DEED: 
  • This program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2 million to small businesses and private nonprofits.
  • These loans can go toward working capital to meet needs including payroll, accounts payable, and fixed debt payments that can’t be paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The current interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The nonprofit rate is 2.75%.
  • These loans have long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 years.
If you have more questions please don't hesitate to contact our local financial institutions, as they I'm sure are navigating this right along side everyone else.
SEMC Asks for Mask Donations
Also a our senior centers are in need of these masks as well. Please contact them or check their Facebook/Websites for instructions.
Please continue to support our local businesses and local workers in these uncharted times. Be sure to visit their Facebook pages or websites for the most Up-To Date hours of operation & services.
We are all in this together and we will come out of this stronger & more united as we move forward. Our Sleepy Eye Chamber of Commerce is doing our best to keep you as informed as possible as the newest details are being delivered. Gov. Walz will be issuing LIVE updates daily at 2pm . These can be viewed via Facebook News sites, MDH, or TV.

Take care of yourselves and we'll be in touch!

Christina Andres
Executive Director