Click here to download the PDF of the April-June Issue of PROOF. In this issue: Carry-Out Liquor Proposed for On-Sale During Shutdown SBA Emergency Loan Program MN DEED Emergency Loans…

The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent,…

MN Legislature Passes Covid-19 Relief Package In an unprecedented (and potentially unconstitutional) move, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $330.6 Million Bill on Thursday to further address the impact of the COVID-19…

3/25/2020: 3:30pm Dear MLBA members: Moments ago, Minnesota Governor Walz announced a new “Stay at home” Emergency Executive Order: “Stay at home” will start this Friday at midnight and last…

**Updated Letter Sent 4/3/2020** April 3, 2020 Governor Tim Walz 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite 130 St. Paul, MN 55155 RE:   MLBA supports temporary, safe,…

3/23/20 Dear Members: This weekend, the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to approve “take out liquor” for bars and restaurants. Essentially, we…

3/21/2020 MLBA Members: Today the MLBA sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to approve “take out liquor” for bars and restaurants. Essentially, we believe on-sale establishments currently…

Dear MLBA Members, We are using this page to include a releases from MN Department of Economic Development, U.S Small Business Administration,  MN Department of Commerce and other agencies as…