The SBA’s Minnesota District Office will hold multiple webinars to help eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19 better understand the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The RRF will provide eligible entities with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. Free webinars will be held on the following dates to help eligible businesses better understand the Restaurant Revitalization Fund: May 4, May 6, and May 10. Click here to register.

Last week, the US Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – that will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for all of the details.

Take a look at training opportunities and business resources available through the SBA's Minnesota District Office and their partners.

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have announced further details of tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan to help small businesses, including providing paid leave for employees receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Click here for more information.

Minnesota: 2030, the first major economic report from the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, outlines the state’s position in the national and global economy, with recommendations to help shape and foster stronger economic performance for Minnesota in the coming decade. This effort set out to answer two fundamental questions: How is the economy poised to change and grow over the next decade, based on the current regional and industry-specific performance? And how can we maximize the opportunities to advance Minnesota’s economy in the coming decade? Minnesota: 2030 details economic strengths on which to build and potential hurdles we must work to overcome. The report will be released at this digital event. Click here to register.

Although many facets of life and business changed in 2020, the need for a skilled workforce continues to accelerate. Whether you’re a business looking to develop partnerships or your community is ready to tackle your region's unique workforce needs, this virtual event will give you the opportunity to learn some best practices from other leaders. Hear speakers provide real life examples of solutions to talent shortages, making change in the education and training systems to meet job needs, and creating opportunities for the next generation of employees in Minnesota. Click here to register.

Stonebrooke Golf Club is offering an opportunity to golf 9-holes after the event for $29. Click here to book your tee time.

June 9 - Session 2 "Leading Through Chaos"

July 14 - Session 3 "Planning Through Chaos"

August 10 - Session 4 "Selling Through Chaos"

The cost for the seven-month program is $1125 per attendee. The Shakopee Chamber Foundation is providing two $500 scholarships. Click here for the application and guidelines.

Shakopee Community Ed’s Celebration of Children Run/Walk, presented by Veil & Wild Orthodontics, is going hybrid this year! Choose either the in-person 5K race or the virtual 5K or 10K race. Register by May 23 to receive a shirt! Proceeds fund financial assistance for Shakopee residents to participate in classes that promote academic, social, and personal growth. 

Local businesses have the opportunity to purchase ten "Good Night Shakopee" books to be donated to E-3 classrooms at Shakopee schools. The book, written and illustrated by Shakopee's own Christopher Straub, is an engaging story of Shakopee and its familiar attractions and landmarks.

Is your business interested in donating? Every book you purchase will have a sticker recognizing you as the generous donor. Just pay the wholesale cost of $75 to purchase ten books to be donated! Click here to purchase.

The Downtown Shakopee Farmers Market is back for 2021! When a community hosts a farmers market, farmers receive more of our food dollars, shoppers receive the freshest and most flavorful food in their area, and local economies prosper. Past vendors at the Downtown Shakopee Farmers Market have sold fruits and vegetables, maple syrup, flowers, root beer, baked goods, handcrafted gifts, plus so much more. Interested in being a vendor? Click here for the application or email Ashley Grotewold, Main Street Director.