Member Update July 2, 2020

What's Inside: New Meaning to "Have a Safe Holiday" Safety Guidelines Media Activity Hospitality Minnesota Closed on July 3 New Webinars: Operating Now Deal: ServSafe Online In Other News Last Day To Complete Survey

New Meaning to "Have a Safe Holiday"

This year, Independence Day might better named Interdependence Day. Playing it safe is the name of the game this holiday, and managing capacity and maintaining social distancing are the surest way to a winning outcome. It bears repeating that you can help your guests help you stay open with these strategies:  Use a simple safety script when taking reservations, to let your guests know what they need to do. Remind guests to stay seated and keep their distance. Post signs in visible places to help them remember. Here are files you are free to download and print:  WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS: We are pleased to welcome you.| Minnesota Chamber of Commerce  Wear Your Mask, So Our Business Can Stay Open | Stay Safe MN/State of Minnesota  You can find more resources on our Coronavirus Response web sit e .

Safety Guidelines Media Activity

Yesterday, we reported on the press release we issued with the MLBA and Craft Brewers Guild. As hoped, we've gotten some media attention on the importance of adhering to the safety guidance to help our industry stay open. Here are a few of the stories: Bars, restaurants urged to follow COVID-19 guidelines or risk second shutdown | KARE 11 Minnesota bar, restaurant, brewery associations: Follow safety guidelines – our survival depends on it | FOX9 News MN bars, restaurants and breweries urge safety guidelines ahead of July 4 | Pioneer Press Watch for Ben Wogsland, HM's Director of Government Relations, on FOX9's Morning Buzz tomorrow morning at 9:15 a.m.

Hospitality Minnesota Closed on July 3

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3 for the July 4th holiday. We'll be back at our [remote] desks on Monday, July 6.

New Webinar Series: Operating Now

Running your business in the context of COVID-19 means learning to navigate an ever-changing landscape. To help your business thrive we’ve lined up experts in areas ranging from taxes to liability to marketing and more. Join us for the next 6 weeks to understand what “Operating Now” means for you and your business. Tuesday, July 7, 1:30-2:30pm: Restaurant Restart and PPP Forgiveness with CLA Karen Blacik, BizOps Chief Financial Officer for CLA, and Rachael O'Leary, Manager of CLA Oak Brook, bring their personal experience in the hospitality industry and their financial expertise to this webinar, Restaurant Restart and PPP Forgiveness. Register Thursday, July 9, 10:00-11:00 am: Consumer Attitudes and the "See You Soon" Campaign with Explore Minnesota Pat Simmons and Leann Kispert of Explore Minnesota will discuss consumer attitudes and comfort levels about travel with the risk of COVID-19, the "See You Soon" recovery marketing campaign, and provide you with tools you can use to further build consumer. Register

In Other News

What to expect when traveling for July 4: Low gas prices, RV shortages | Pioneer Press Duluth City Council proposes mandatory mask use in indoor public places | Duluth News Tribune Delta may extend middle-seat ban in divide with American, United | Duluth News Tribune Planning to visit a Minnesota state park this holiday weekend? You won't be alone | MINNPOST Minnesota officials back mask mandate amid spikes elsewhere | Pioneer Press MDH: Wear a mask, spread out when celebrating this weekend | Bring Me The News As COVID-19 mask debate rages on, retailers reluctantly take brunt of enforcement | Star Tribune Minnesota health officials back statewide mask mandate | MPR News

Last Day To Complete Survey

Please take a few moments to  complete this short survey  by the end of the day on July 2.

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