The City of Silver Bay would like individuals interested in serving on various City Boards and Commissions to submit application. These Boards and Commissions are the working boards to recommend action to our City Council. Meetings are typically quarterly or monthly depending on the Board. There may be special meetings called, but are only on occasion. All you have to do is be committed to attending the meetings, engage in conversation, bring forth and be open to ideas, and be willing to work towards the betterment of our community. Please give City Hall a call for more information at 218-226-4408.  Applications can be picked up at City Hall or can be downloaded by clicking here and are to be returned to City Hall, 7 Davis Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614. There are currently vacancies on the following, but feel free to apply for any Boards or Commissions of interest.  For a full listing, click here.   Thank you for your interest!

Liquor Control Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Public Utilities Commission

Public Works Commission

COVID-19 Relief Update

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans up to $2 Million are Now Available

Minnesota small businesses and private nonprofits may now apply for disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans are for those organizations suffering economic injury due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The online application is found at DisasterLoan.sba.gov, or click the button below. Details include:

• Rates are 3.75% for businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits.
• Up to $2 million with terms up to 30 years.
• May be used to help pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred.
• Loans under $25,000 can be made without collateral while loans over $25,000 should be collateralized. (However, the SBA will not decline a loan for lack of collateral.)

No cost to apply nor any obligation to accept the loan if approved.

SBA Disaster Loans Application

The Small Business Administration offers information and assistance:

SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center

Phone

1-800-659-2955 / TTY: 1-800-877-8339

Website

https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19

Email

disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

Additional Resources

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is providing up-to-date Coronavirus information and resources for businesses at https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid/employers/

The American SBDC has a web page with information and resources at https://americassbdc.org/coronavirus-information/

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Visit www.visitsilverbaymn.com for information on Silver Bay and the North Shore.  There is a great video highlighting Silver Bay and the surrounding areas.