The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce understands that this is an uncertain time with many businesses asking critical questions.  Our Board of Directors and staff are working closely with community partners and our peers in Dakota County, at the MN Chamber of Commerce and US Chamber of Commerce to provide reliable information for the health of your business.

The Chamber will remain staffed to answer your emails and phone calls M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm.  The best way to reach us is by email; however, you may also call/text Krista Jech 612-269-6068.

Krista Jech, Chamber President | krista@lakevillechambercvb.org

Jeanne Hutter, Director of Hospitality & Tourism | jeanne@visitlakeville.org

Shanen Corlett, Director of Member Services | shanen@lakevillechambercvb.org

Brenda Kluck, Director of Communication & Events | brenda@lakevillechambercvb.org

Minnesota COVID-19 Hotline

The Minnesota Department of Health has public hotlines to answer COVID-19 questions.

School and child care questions:
651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Health questions:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you are in need of a local bank contact for a PPP loan, below is the contact information for our Lakeville Chamber member banks.

Things our local banks want you to know before submitting your application:

• Gather your most recent business organizational documents, including your EIN number, and official name as it is registered with the Secretary of State, so your banker has the most updated information on the specific business entity that is applying for the program, as well as its owners. Gather your payroll information such as average monthly payroll, payroll reports for 2019, IRS Forms 941 or 944, W2s, and form 5500.
• Copies of payroll tax reports file with the IRS (including Forms 941, 940, state income and unemployment tax filing reports) for the entire year of 2019 and first quarter of 2020 (if available) should be presented.  Such reports should include gross wages including PTO (which might include vacation, sick, and other PTO).  This includes payroll reports through the pay period preceding the origination of the SBA loan.
• Documentation reflecting the health insurance premiums paid by the company under a group health plan including owners of the company for the immediately preceding 12 months prior to the date of the SBA loan origination.  Copies of the monthly invoices should suffice.
• Documentation of all retirement plan funding by the employer for the immediately preceding 12 months.  Copies of work papers, schedules and remittances to the retirement plan administrator should be sufficient.
• Have the application filled out in entirety, have access to and be ready to provide supporting payroll records and corporate documentation that may be requested.
• Open a separate checking account to manage expenses specific to your PPP loan proceeds so the documentation needed for the forgiveness part of the process is easier for you.
• It is important to talk with your lender sooner rather than later as all the programs have a limited amount of funds available and they are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Citizens Bank

• 952.469.1919, lcollman@citizensmn.bank
• Lowell Collman, Kyle Potswald, Jon Maier
• www.citizensmn.bank  Under our business tab you will find a webpage devoted to COVID-19 loan relief programs, including instructions for applying and submitting documentation electronically.  We have additional in house, loan products to help you and your business during this time.

Fidelity Bank (952) 831-6600

Frandsen Bank

• 952-469-2265 and request to speak with a Business Banker
• Pat Arling, parling@frandsenbank.com (Lakeville)
• Mike Lebens, mlebens@frandsenbank.com (Apple Valley)
• Brian Brakke (Apple Valley), Marilee Jager (Lakeville)

Great Southern Bank (952) 435-6700

Lakeview Bank

• Mike Puppe, 952-892-9711, mpuppe@lakeview-bank.com
• Brady Folkestad, 952-892-9713, bfolkestad@lakeview-bank.com

Merchants Bank – 952-841-4260, Current customers should contact their business banker

New Market Bank

• Dan Ringstad, dringstad@newmarketbank.com, 952-223-2319
• Joe Julius, jjulius@newmarketbank.com, 952-223-2329
• Jake Johnston, jjohnston@newmarketbank.com, 952-223-2334

Old National Bank – Current customers should contact their business banker.

Premier Bank, (651) 463-4440

Roundbank – Eric Haney, 612-607-7635, CARES2020@ROUNDBANK.COM

Sterling State Bank – Paul Rime, (952) 892-3997, prime@sterlingstatebank.com

Think Bank – Sonya Busch, 952-322-3501, sbusch@thinkbank.com

US Bank, (800) 872-2657

If you are a current member of one of our Credit Unions, please contact them about their options and programs.

Affinity Plus Credit Union, (651) 291-3700

Firefly Credit Union, businessservicerepresentatives@fireflycu.org, 952.736.5202

Genisys Credit Union, (952) 595-6064

Wings Financial Credit Union, CommercialServices@wingsfinancial.com, 800 692-2274

Small Business Emergency Loans and COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

Tax Information, Extensions and Deadlines

Tax Information, Extensions and Deadlines

Open to Business is your FREE business assistance resource provided by Dakota County.  During this time the Open to Business team is ready to discuss your business concerns from COVID-19 related funding needs (Federal, State) to cash flow and next steps for keeping your business open.

M: 952-239-0767

kschaffhausen@mccdmn.org

Small business owners impacted by the economic consequences of the pandemic can call Partner America™ for one-on-one help.  Owners will be connected with experts who can help them develop strategies for their businesses, including personnel management, operations, and liquidity. Additionally, specialists will help owners navigate funding options at the Federal, State and Local level.  Business owners can reach a Partner America™ representative at (855) 876-5561.

Small business owners impacted by the economic consequences of the pandemic can call Partner America™ for one-on-one help.  Owners will be connected with experts who can help them develop strategies for their businesses, including personnel management, operations, and liquidity. Additionally, specialists will help owners navigate funding options at the Federal, State and Local level.  Business owners can reach a Partner America™ representative at (855) 876-5561.

Updates on public access to facilities and city services

Information on closures, child care, response plan and services.

County information regarding COVID-19

Very Comprehensive.  Guidance for employers and employees, situation update.  Email update subscription option.

Shared Work – alternative to layoff

State of Minnesota worker protections related to COVID-19

Federal worker protections related to COVID-19

News Releases

Webinars and other Business Resources

COVID-19 Resources for Retailers

Here is an up-to-date listing of what our local eateries are offering during this time.

Paper Bags Needed!