Managing Anxiety in an Uncertain Economy

This is a guest blog post by Greater Mankato Growth member, Mankato Clinic.

Our economy has been turned upside down and sideways. Even as businesses reopen, worry about surviving the economic impact is reasonable and common. Amid this uncertainty, here are some ways to manage anxiety.

Looking for PPE? Check out the MN Supplier Match

If your company is looking for PPE or other COVID-19 related resources as you reopen, it may be worthwhile to check out the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s MN Supplier Match to help you find the PPE you need. The Supplier Match database has over 1000 companies and can be sorted by keyword. It also currently has a list dedicated to COVID-19 related supplies as well as options to filter by minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned suppliers. If would like access, simply email suppliermatch@mnchamber.com with the subject line “MN Supplier Match Credential Request” to request login credentials. The supplier match can be found on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Website at https://www.mnchamber.com/your-opportunity/mn-supplier-match.

Become listed as a supplier

While all Minnesota Chamber of Commerce members can be listed as a supplier, they have also opened the supplier listings to any business that is currently producing PPE, cleaning services, and other COVID-19 related products and services. If you’d like to be included, please fill out the form found here.

Working from Home: Adapting and managing school and work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

This is a guest blog post from Greater Mankato Growth member, Mayo Clinic Health System.

As the impact of COVID-19 increased in the United States, and Minnesota and Mankato began to brace for the impact in our area, a number of changes began in the lives of members of our community – at a relatively quick pace. Many people are working from home. However, many are working to juggle the demands of work productivity while also trying to help children complete virtual schoolwork and find meaningful activities during a time of social distancing. This can be a stressful juggling act. Here are some thoughts and suggestions about strategies for managing work from home, while also trying to provide support for children and schoolwork, deal with a lack of personal space, or support of other family members as we all navigate these difficult times.