We are here for you! The health, safety, and well-being of our communities is a top priority for Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) and our 501(c)3 lending arm, North Central Economic Development Association (NCEDA). R5DC & NCEDA Respond to COVID-19

 

Please reach out to our staff if you have any questions or concerns about R5DC or NCEDA programs.

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HEALTH & HOME RESOURCES

• Minnesota Department of Health

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• World Health Organization 

• Healthy House

• Helping Minnesota's Older Adults During COVID-19

• Guarding Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

• Resources for Substance Abuse Treatment During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Homelessness During the Pandemic: What to Do and How to Help

• COVID-19 Mental Health and Addiction Resources

• 100+ Helpful COVID-19 Addiction & Mental Health Resources

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WORKER RESOURCES

• Information and Resources for Workers

• Information for people who have lost their jobs or had their hours cut because of COVID-19.

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

• Good Jobs Now for Job Seekers - MN Department of Employment & Economic Development

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EMPLOYER RESOURCES

• Information and Resources for Employers

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Expanded Family and Medical Leave Requirements

• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet for Borrowers

 

FAMILY FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT: FAQ

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers

 

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

MN Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)

Shared Work, offered by the MN Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program to help employers avoid a layoff. Please send any questions to shared.work@state.mn.us

 

COVID-19 Information for Minnesotans 

 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

• Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

• Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

• SBA Express Bridge Loans

• Guidance for Businesses and Employers

• SBA Products and Resources

• Government Contracting

• Local Assistance

• 3 - Step Process Cheat Sheet for SBA Disaster Loans 

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CDC Guidance & Prevention Protocols for Businesses

 

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued COVID-19 guidance for businesses and is updating them as new developments occur.

 

Please refer to the following links for the most up-to-date information about COVID-19:

 

• Resources for Business & Employers

• General Info & FAQs

• Steps to Preventing Illness

• Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities

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CARES Act

Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act

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SCORE

How Small Businesses Can Prepare for the Coronavirus

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LEGAL RESOURCES

UPDATED MARCH 19, 2020 Latest Developments on the Legal Implications of COVID-19

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