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COVID-19 and small business

The coronavirus pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on small businesses. Our experts continue to monitor, analyze, and report on this critical part of our region’s economy.

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Hospitality and janitorial workers in the Twin Cities have faced disproportionate challenges during COVID-19
Erick Garcia Luna | Director, Regional Outreach
April 15, 2021
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Balance between optimism and pessimism in the COVID-19 economy
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
November 10, 2020
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Business services feel the impact of the pandemic
Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
September 21, 2020
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The new pandemic normal for Ninth District businesses?
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
August 14, 2020
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On the front line of pandemic response, local governments face financial setbacks key image
On the front line of pandemic response, local governments face financial setbacks
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
August 13, 2020
Article
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Motor vehicle sales revving their engines
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
August 4, 2020
Article
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The bridge to leisure seeing steady recovery
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
July 31, 2020
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Oil Wells in North Dakota
COVID-19 brings a tough year in the Bakken oil patch
Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
July 15, 2020
Article
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Ninth District economy: Scratch-off sales in Wisconsin contrast sharply to COVID-19 consumer trends
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
June 12, 2020
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Construction in Minnesota: Projects delayed, summer holds promise, uncertainty follows
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
May 28, 2020
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Businesses treading water
Businesses treading water amid unprecedented conditions
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
May 26, 2020
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COVID-19: Another strain for minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned firms
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
May 11, 2020
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