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Economic Resiliency Grant
N D D E PA R T M E N T O F C O M M E R C E S P E C I A L B U S I N E S S B R I E F I N G
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
M i c h e l l e K o m m e r , N D C o m m e r c e C o m m i s s i o n e r
J u l y 9 , 2 0 2 0
A r i k S p e n c e r , P r e s i d e n t & C E O
G r e a t e r N D C h a m b e r
D r . A n d y S t a h l , N D I n t e r i m S t a t e
H e a l t h O f f i c e r
AGENDA
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
M i c h e l l e K o m m e r , N D C o m m e r c e C o m m i s s i o n e r
− Welcome
− Testing Update – Dr. Andy Stahl, ND Dept. of Health State Health Officer
− Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG)
− Q&A
− Next Steps
− Closing Remarks
D I S C L A I M E R
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Information provided today is subject to modification.
7/9/2020
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# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
“KEEPING NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESSES OPEN – SAFELY”
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
D r. A n d y S t a h l , N D D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h I n t e r i m S t a t e H e a l t h O f f i c e r
E M P LO Y E E T E S T I N G
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“Proactively identify and isolate to mitigate widespread infection.”
T E S T I N G S I T E S
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Static Sites - on or before July 20 Dickinson Williston Minot Jamestown Devils Lake Bismarck Fargo and Grand Forks TBD
E M P LO Y E R R E S O U R C E K I T
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
TOOLKIT: “What to do when (an employee tests positive)?!”
SELF CERTIFICATION: ND Smart Restart Protocols
ECONOMIC RESILIENCY GRANT
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
M i c h e l l e K o m m e r , N D C o m m e r c e C o m m i s s i o n e r
E R G P U R P O S E
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“Private companies operating in North Dakota are eligible to receive funding for costs associated with improvements to their
businesses for the purpose of reducing the spread of infection, and instilling consumer
confidence in the marketplace.”
E R G E L I G I B I L I T Y
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
Private companies operating in North Dakota are eligible to receive funding for costs associated with improvements to their businesses for the purpose of reducing the spread of COVID-19 to instill consumer confidence in the marketplace.
E R G I N E L I G I B I L I T Y
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Businesses with no live customer interaction*
At-home businesses*Governmental, Regulatory, and Public Administrative Entities*
Lobbying organizations*
E R G E L I G I B L E E X P E N S E S
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“Direct investment to reduce the spread of infection.”
A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S
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Online application
Apply starting July 31 (first come, first serve)
Additional training and resources available
P O S T AWA R D O B L I G AT I O N S A N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
Use funds as proposed within 45 days
Submit documentation to support expenditures (or return funds)
NDSmart Restart webpage “badge” and materials
Self-Certification of compliance with NDSmart Restart Protocol (in development)
Q&A
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NEXT STEPS
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P P P D E A D L I N E E X T E N D E D
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The deadline to apply has been extended to August 8th
R E S O U R C E S
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
Ndresponse.gov
Department of Commerce website, social media and newsletters
Press releases
Training sessions (est. July 27th)
CLOSING REMARKS
# I n T h i s T o g e t h e r N D
A r i k S p e n c e r , P r e s i d e n t & C E O G r e a t e r N D C h a m b e r