The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Minnesota are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 16 through July 4.
The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Cook, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan and Winona in Minnesota. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools, and colleges.
PNP organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. The interest rate is 3.25%, with terms up to 30 years.
Apply for the SBA Disaster Loans
Get the help you need today!
The Small Business Association Disaster loans apply for businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters, and private non-profit organizations. So if you have incurred damages from the rain earlier during the Summer of 2024 between June 16th through July 4th, you may be eligible to receive a loan to help in repairing them!
Visit the SBA Loan Disaster application page to submit you loan application and get started on rebuilding today!
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United Way Renegade Trail Run
The United Way Renegade Trail Run will be taking place on September 9th at the Redhead MTB Park along their newest trail. Competitive running & non-competitive running, walking, and hiking, along with a new division for the Distance Loop and competitive rucking! All proceeds from the event go towards the United for Veterans program!
Registration fee will cover the cost of the trail run, shirt, chip timing, (1) free beer for runners 21+, or (1) free root beer.
Pricing will begin at $40 for adults and $20 for youth (12 and under) from June 1st-August 25th. Prices will increase to $50 for adults and $30 for youth from August 26th-September 9th!
About the Distance Looping Run:
Run the Renegade 5K as many times as you are able starting at 9AM; last eligible loops end at 11AM
About the Ruck Weighted Division:
Bring your own 5olbs of weight to ruck across the 5K course! Bring a burlap sack filled with sand or a bag filled with canned food to donate to United Way following the run (be creative!)
Attendees will also be able to purchase food on site from Later Tater & The Ice Cream Truck LLC! Entertainment by K&J Entertainment will also be on site at the Redhead MTB Park.
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$12K Summer Speed Raffle
Win some big bucks this August with the $12,000 Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in Chisholm! Only 200 tickets will be available for purchase at $100 each, there will also be a split-the-pot and black & red games going on throughout the raffle drawing. Tickets are available now and the drawing will be held on August 17th starting at 5:30 PM, and if you’re wondering why it is called a “speed raffle” that because we’re only going to be revealing the winners for a much faster drawing party!
This event is a fundraiser for Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce & our events! So come out to the Summer Speed Raffle at Snickers in support of our great community events that we hold throughout the year and maybe even win big!
Want to order some food at Snickers while you’re at the drawing party? Check out their full menu and grab a pizza for you & your friends to enjoy for the drawing!
Raffle ticket holders do not need to be present at the drawing party to win but it’s going to be a fun time, so don’t miss out!
WHERE TO GET RAFFLE TICKETS
SUMMER SPEED RAFFLE PRIZES
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Iron Man Market
The Iron Man Market Community Night Out will be hosted by the Chisholm Lions Club & Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill on July 27th and August 24th. This is a great opportunity for some professional & community networking on top of a great chance to bring the family out for a fun night out!
LIVE music on the patio, team building activities, complimentary eats, and vendors of food, crafts & art!
The street will be blocked off near Kiwanis Park (Sabin’s Lot) to 2nd Avenue for the duration of the event as well, so plan your driving route accordingly!
The Iron Man Market is also a Chisholm Lions Club Membership Drive. Learn more about the Chisholm Lions Club on their official FB Page!
WHERE & WHEN
July 27th & August 24th; 4 PM – 9 PM
WANT TO BE A VENDOR?
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, art, or crafts! To become a vendor contact:
Jed at (218) 966-0697
OR
Kelly Harris at (218) 969-7342
All tables, power cords, cloths, tents, canopies, etc. will be provided by vendor/business.
Hope to see everyone there, it’s going to be a fun night!
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