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COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES
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Washington County Relief Program Guidelines
APPLY HERE
PowerPoint Helpful Deck HERE
Face This Together - A Washington County Program
Department of Health Mask Guidelines
STILLWATER AREA OPEN BUSINESSES OPERATIONAL GUIDE
FINAL STIMULUS PACKAGE DETAILS - CARES ACT
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
Community Leaders LIVE on Valley Access March 23rd on COVID-19
Let's Rally the Valley! VIDEO
Hope for Stillwater VIDEO
July 17, 2021 Business Update COVID-19 VIDEO
LOCAL HEALTH UPDATES
Local
State
Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Minnesota Governor Waltz/Executive Orders
Federal
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
World Health Organization (WHO)
REMOTE WORKING TOOLS
Articles
5 Tips for staying productive while working from home
Accounting
Quickbooks Online $12.75
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
Gusto $6-12/PER USER
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
All-Inclusive
GooglesuitesHangouts $6-25/PER USER*
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
*In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free access to our advanced Hangouts Meet video-conferencing capabilities to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally including larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google DriveOffice 365/Teams– $0-12.50/Per User*
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
*In response to COVID-19: Beginning March 10, Microsoft is rolling out updates to the free version of Teams that will lift restrictions on user limits.Communication
Zoom $0-19.99*
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Security/Encryption
In response to COVID-19: free for educators to move toward virtual learningZoomPhone $14.99
Services Provided: Audio/Phone | Security/Encryption
Slack $0-12.50
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Security/Encryption
Loom $0-5/PER USER*
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar |Instant Messaging
*In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free for educators, recording limit removed on the free plan, free trial extended to 30 days, Loom Pro price adjusted to $5/monthRingcentral $24.99-49.99 PER USER*
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
*In response to COVID-19: Three months free RingCentral Office for K12 educators, health providers and non-profitsGotomeetings $12-16/PER USER*
Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
*In response to COVID-19: some organizations may be eligible for access to free emergency remote work toolkit. Can register here.CRM
Liveagent $0-39/PER USER
Services Provided: Project Management
Informational Services
DropboxBusiness $12.50-20/PER USER*
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Security/Encryption
*In response to COVID-19: Free Dropbox Business subscriptions for a three-month period to nonprofits and NGOs that are focused on fighting COVID-19GeniusScan $0
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing
Phone app for scanning/sending documentsProject Management
Trello $0-20.83/PER USER
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
Asana Project Management $0-24.99/PER USER
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management
Scheduling
Acuity $0-50
Services Provided: Project Management
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Washington County Small Business Relief Fund List of Documents Needed
Safety Plan for Businesses / COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template and instructions
PLAN IN PLACE! Be prepared and start developing your required plan for what your new business model should look like as the state begins to open. From the MN Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Employee and Economic Development, here is a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template and instructions in Word that you can download and use to begin your plan. Find it HERE. Most important, businesses are going to have to demonstrate what a safe work environment looks like for employees, and to build consumer and customer’s confidence.
Other Resources:
MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED): Guide to Safely Return to Work
MN Chamber Resources. Also the MN Chamber has put together some best practices on reopening your business. This document was created from data from Minnesota businesses, the CDC and Osha. They are also looking at creating this by industry so we will keep you posted. See MN best practices HERE.
From the CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)FINAL STIMULUS PACKAGE DETAILS - CARES ACT
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
COVID-19 Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist / under the Paycheck Protection Program
Payroll Protection Plan Details: Documents Below
U.S. Small Business Administration
PowerPoint Deck on Small Business Disaster Loan
MN Employment and Economic Development/DEED
MN Unemployment Insurance Process / DEED
MN Department of Labor and Industry
Washington County COVID-19 Resources
Executive Order 20-96
Restricting Social Gatherings, Celebrations, and the Hours and Operations of Bars, Restaurants, and Venues to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19
Last Modified: November 10, 2020
Executive Order 20-74
Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota’s Economy and Ensure Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: June 5, 2020
·Executive Order 20-72
Activating the Minnesota National Guard and Declaring a Peacetime Emergency to Provide Safety and Protection to the People of Clay County and Surrounding Communities
Last Modified: June 3, 2020
·Executive Order 20-71
Extending the Temporary Nighttime Curfew in the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Last Modified: June 3, 2020
·Executive Order 20-56
Safely Reopening Minnesota’s Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: May 13, 2020
·Executive Order 20-55
Protecting the Rights and Health of At-Risk Populations during the COVID19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: May 13, 2020
·Executive Order 20-54
Protecting Workers from Unsafe Working Conditions and Retaliation During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: May 13, 2020
·Executive Order 20-53
Extending the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency Declared in Executive Order 20-01
Last Modified: May 13, 2020
·Executive Order 20-52
Authorizing Students in Critical Sectors to Return to Safe Higher Education Institutions for Completion of a Postsecondary Credential
Last Modified: May 11, 2020
·Executive Order 20-51
Requiring Facilities to Prioritize Surgeries and Procedures and Provide Safe Environment during COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: May 5, 2020
·Executive Order 20-50
Ensuring the Protection of Emergency Government Support and Consumers’ Financial Security from Consumer Garnishment Actions During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: May 4, 2020
·Executive Order 20-49
Allowing Commercial Food Trucks to Operate at Highway Rest Areas in Minnesota During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: May 1, 2020
·Executive Order 20-48
Extending and Modifying Stay at Home Order, Continuing Temporary Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public Accommodation, and Allowing Additional Workers in Certain Non-Critical Sectors to Return to Safe Work places
Last Modified: April 30, 2020
·Executive Order 20-45
Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
Last Modified: April 24, 2020
·Executive Order 20-44
Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
Last Modified: April 24, 2020
·Executive Order 20-43
Allowing Shareholders Flexibility to Hold Remote Meetings and Avoid Gatherings During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: April 24, 2020
·Executive Order 20-42
Ensuring that Emergency Economic Relief Does Not Prevent Eligibility for Essential Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: April 24, 2020
·Executive Order 20-41
Authorizing and Directing the Commissioner of Education to Extend the Distance Learning Period and Continue to Provide a Safe Learning Environment for Minnesota’s Students
Last Modified: April 23, 2020
·Executive Order 20-40
Allowing Workers in Certain Non-Critical Sectors to Return to Safe Workplaces
Last Modified: April 23, 2020
·Executive Order 20-39
Providing Administrative Flexibility to the Department of Human Rights
·Executive Order 20-38
Allowing for Safe Outdoor Recreation
Last Modified: April 17, 2020
·Executive Order 20-37
Extending the Relief from Regulations for Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota Declared in Executive Order 20-06
Last Modified: April 17, 2020
·Executive Order 20-36
Directing Salary Reductions for Certain Officials
·Executive Order 20-35
Extending the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency Declared in Executive Order 20-01
Last Modified: April 13, 2020
·Executive Order 20-34
Protecting Minnesota’s First Responders by Directing the Commissioner of Health to Share Information with the Department of Public Safety, 911 Dispatchers, and First Responders
·Executive Order 20-33
Extending Stay at Home Order and Temporary Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public Accommodation
Last Modified: April 8, 2020
·Executive Order 20-30
Providing National Guard Assistance for Spring Flood Response and Protection
Last Modified: April 8, 2020
·Executive Order 20-29
Amending Executive Order 20-05 to Expedite State Unemployment Insurance Benefits During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: April 6, 2020
·Executive Order 20-28
Allowing Out-of-State Mental Health Providers to Render Telehealth Aid and Permitting Certain Licensing Boards to Provide License and Registration Relief During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: April 6, 2020
·Executive Order 20-27
Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
Last Modified: April 4, 2020
·Executive Order 20-26
Ensuring Continuing Operations of the Medical Cannabis Program during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 31, 2020
·Executive Order 20-25
Authorizing Peace Officers, Firefighters, and Security-Related Licensing Boards to Modify Requirements During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 31, 2020
·Executive Order 20-24
Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
Last Modified: March 27, 2020
·Executive Order 20-23
Authorizing Minnesota Health-Related Licensing Boards to Modify Requirements During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 27, 2020
·Executive Order 20-22
Authorizing the State Auditor to Temporarily Suspend Reporting Requirements During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 27, 2020
·Executive Order 20-21
Clarifying Application of Executive Order 20-07 to Allow for Coverage of Employees of Constitutional Officers
Last Modified: March 27, 2020
·Executive Order 20-20
Directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home
Last Modified: March 25, 2020
·Executive Order 20-19
Authorizing and Directing the Commissioner of Education to Implement a Distance Learning Period and Continue to Provide a Safe Learning Environment for Minnesota’s Students
Last Modified: March 25, 2020
·Executive Order 20-18
Continuing the Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public Accommodation
Last Modified: March 25, 2020
·Executive Order 20-17
Clarifying Application of Executive Order 20-09 to Veterinary Surgeries and Procedures
Last Modified: March 23, 2020
·Executive Order 20-16
Directing Non-Hospital Entities to Inventory and Preserve Vital Medical Equipment During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 23, 2020
·Executive Order 20-15
Providing Immediate Relief to Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 23, 2020
·Executive Order 20-14
Suspending Evictions and Writs of Recovery During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 23, 2020
·Executive Order 20-13
Authorizing National Guard Assistance to COVID-19 Response
Last Modified: March 21, 2020
·Executive Order 20-12
Preserving Access to Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 20, 2020
·Executive Order 20-11
Securing Federal Authority to Continue Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 20, 2020
·Executive Order 20-10
Combatting Price Gouging During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 20, 2020
·Executive Order 20-09
Directing Delay of Inpatient and Outpatient Elective Surgery and Procedural Cases during COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 19, 2020
·Executive Order 20-08
Clarifying Public Accommodations Subject to Executive Order 20-04
·Executive Order 20-07
Providing for State Workforce Needs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 17, 2020
·Executive Order 20-06
Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
Last Modified: March 17, 2020
·Executive Order 20-05
Providing Immediate Relief to Employers and Unemployed Workers During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 16, 2020
·Executive Order 20-04
Providing for Temporary Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public Accommodation
Last Modified: March 16, 2020
·Executive Order 20-03
Protecting Residents of Minnesota Veterans Homes during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Last Modified: March 16, 2020
·Executive Order 20-02
Authorizing and Directing the Commissioner of Education to Temporarily Close Schools to Plan for a Safe Educational Environment
Last Modified: March 15, 2020
·Executive Order 20-01
Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesota's Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19.
Last Modified: March 13, 2020
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