ELY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
The Ely Chamber of Commerce is continuing to operate Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some modifications. We are restricting walk-ins to our building. We encourage the public to call us at 218-365-6123 or email fun@ely.org with questions and information needs. For visitors requiring paper copies of information, we will provide curbside information packet delivery.
We encourage visitors to wear face masks while shopping and out in public areas during their stay. If you do not have your own face mask, our local seamstresses are hard at work creating fabric masks. You can contact Masks For Ely on Facebook for details. If you are new to wearing masks, the following video provides so easy guidelines for applying and removing both face masks and gloves. Face Mask Demo
The Business Hours, Service & Covid-19 List contains information on our entire business community. We have reached out to businesses to request changes in hours of operation, closures, and special services provided. Restaurants were asked to post their menus online at their website or Facebook pages, so links from the directory will provide that information.
As we receive additional resources and information, we will update this page.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Reliable resources are available to monitor information on a local, state, and national level.
CONTACT INFORMATION LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
BUSINESS & EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Ely Area Food Shelf - Regular distribution day is the third Wednesday. Emergency assistance call 218-235-8527
Ely Community Health Center - Health needs and healthcare enrollment contact director@elycommunityhealthcenter.org
WELY Radio 94.5 FM - Providing community news & updates
Minnesota's Children's Cabinet - Covid-19 Resources
GENERAL BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
BEST PRACTICES Business & Employee Resources
PRERECORDED INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS
Ecolab: Coronavirus Food Service Precautions
CITY OF ELY RESOURCES
Taconite Area Relief Fund https://eeda.ely.mn.us/taconite-area-community-relief-eeda-forgivable-loan-program/
COUNTY RESOURCES
St. Louis Cty Small Business Relief Grants www.stlouiscountymn.gov/CARES
Lake County Small Business Relief Grants Lake County Small Business Relief Fund Guidelines & Application (1)
STATE BUSINESS AND WORKER RESOURCES
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Minnesota Housing
NE Minnesota Small Business Development Center
Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
Minnesota Career Force
Entrepreneur Fund
United Way
MNSure
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
NATIONAL RESOURCES
White House Opening Up America Again PDF
Small Business Administration
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Legislation
State of Minnesota Executive Orders Covid-19 Executive Orders