MLBA had been working with the Minnesota delegation to Congress, specifically Rep. Dean Phillips to get some changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. Specifically changed was extending the eight-week period in…

MLBA Executive Director Tony Chesak spent Wednesday, May 27th in Proctor, MN, just south of Duluth meeting with over 100 bar and restaurant owners in the parking lot of long-time…

The MN Court of Appeals has just announced that they dismissed a lawsuit from the business community against Gov Walz. Judges say that his Exec Orders are not subject to…

There have been a lot of questions on the specific rules for opening of Bars and Restaurants on June 1st. Here is a link to the MN Dept of Employment &…

MLBA Executive Director Tony Chesak, was on the Justice and Drew radio program and the Bob Sansevere Podcast on Thursday, May 21, the day after the Governor of Minnesota announced…

BMI is sensitive to the fact that many businesses, large and small, are facing unprecedented challenges. Your partnership and the health of your business are vital to the livelihoods of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Rachel Aplikowski, 952-913-8426 [email protected] Senate Republicans advance legislation that allows businesses to safely resume operations (ST. PAUL, MN) – Today the Minnesota…

Members: Several local craft brewers have rejected the Brewer’s Guild President’s claim to stop buying Minnesota craft beers at liquor stores. Summit Brewing’s founder, Mark Stutrud, an MLBA Allied Member…