Member Update
June 4, 2020
What's Inside:
The PPP is Fixed!
Reopening Resources
Webinars
Mental Health Resources
HM In the News
In Other News
The PPP is Fixed!
A major advocacy win today with the Senate passage by unanimous consent of HR 7010. Through our work with our national industry partners, the  Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020  is now on the way to the president for signature. The legislation covers a number of priorities for which we’ve been advocating since the PPP was created more than two months ago. They include:

  • Extending the expense forgiveness period from eight weeks to 24 weeks 
  • Changing the restrictions limiting non-payroll expenses from 25% to 40% 
  • Increasing the loan repayment period from two to five years, on new loans 
  • Allowing payroll tax deferment for PPP recipients 
  • Extending the June 30 rehiring deadline to December 31, 2020 

Share your thanks with lead author, Representative Dean Phillips and the members of the Minnesota delegation voting for its passage:

Reopening Resources
As you prepare for reopening, or run into questions in the early stages, refer to these state resources.


hospitality.net has posted an industry update on “ Winning back trust and creating safe-havens through effective communications ” that offers great advice on what will be the most fluid part of your reopening – communicating with your employees and customers.
Webinars
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has two “Back-to-Business Webinars” coming up in the next two week:

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Hotel Profitability | Wednesday, June 10 @ 2pm EDT | Register 
  • Optimizing Guest Safety & Experiences in Arrival and Departure Post COVID-19 | Wednesday, June 17 @ 2pm EDT | Register

Heartland Payment Systems, a Hospitality Minnesota Strategic Partner, will be offering a webinar to help operators address the social and safety anxiety issues still lingering as we move through the pandemic. 

  • From Surviving to Thriving, Reimaging the Return of Restaurant Experiences | Thursday, June 11, 2020 @ 2pm EDT | Register
Mental Health Resources
George Floyd’s death, the social actions following it and the call for curfew have added to our grief and stress. Many in our hospitality community are suffering gravely and may need support. Here is a small selection of supportive services to share with those who might need them:

  • Serving Those Serving - a nonprofit resource hub dedicated to serving the social, mental and physical welfare of the service industry. (HM Allied Member) 
  • Open Path Collective - therapists providing affordable, in-office and online therapy sessions between $30 and $60  
  • Therapy for Black Girls - an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Therapy for Black Girls has a blog, podcast, online community, and therapist directory.  
  • Statewide Mental Health Resources - a website filled with links to services and providers across the state. 
  • How to Help in the Northland - an initiative of the Duluth News Tribune listing resources in the Northland. 

As our state works to address racial issues in the wake of Mr. Floyd’s death, resources such as these may be helpful to understanding this moment in time:

HM In the News
Minnesota architects volunteer to offer restaurants reopening advice  (Liz Rammer quoted/locked content) | Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
In Other 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 .