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“Business Responds” to Bridge Collapse

In partnership with the City of Minneapolis, the Chamber created the “Business Responds” network-- a web-based communication tool using email to keep the business community and government leaders updated on issues regarding the I-35W bridge collapse.  Specifically, the network is divided into four groups:

  • General Information with Status Updates
  • Transportation Routing and Transit/Scheduling
  • Fleet and Freight Management Solutions
  • Recovery and Rebuilding Information

“Business Responds” disseminates important, up-to-date information and action requests being asked by city, county or state agencies.  However, this network is also a two-way communications tool by providing a vehicle to express suggestions, comments or concerns to public officials and the appropriate government agencies. To participate in this network, please email businessresponds@minneapolischamber.org your contact information and groups (listed above) you wish to start receiving information.

 

 

Economic Injury Assistance Resources

SBA Disaster Assistance

City of Minneapolis Business Finance Program

MCCD Small Business Loans Program

 

 

Past Communications

Business Responds Communication 10.19.07

Economic Injury Assistance Information 9.5.07

Business Responds Communication 8.7.07 – FEMA Request

MRCC Response to the Bridge Collapse

 

 

Small Business Assistance

SBA Business Recovery Center Location

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Fact Sheet

City of Minneapolis Small Business Programs

City of Minneapolis Business Finance Program

City of Minneapolis Business Services

CPED Economic Policy & Development

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

 

 

Transportation /Transit Resources

I-35W detour route updates

Downtown Minneapolis Road Closures

Information on Metropass Program from Met Transit or Met Transit’s Trip Planner

Information on the Downtown Minneapolis TMO’s Employer Services

Commuter Assistance on 494 Corridor

 

 

Contributing to Recovery / Relief Efforts

Twin Cities Red Cross

United Way Twin Cities

Minnesota Helps – Bridge Disaster Fund

 

Bridge Replacement Information

City of Minneapolis’ Statement of Principles

Letter from Mayor R.T. Rybak and Council Member Hodges

Bridge Replacement Overview

Design / Build Process

I-35W Traffic Restoration Project

Proposed Bridge with Ariel Overview

Provide Comments to MnDOT Online

 

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