Coronavirus Recovery -
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OPERATING DURING THE PANDEMIC - GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS
COVID-19 SAFETY AND OPERATIONS TRAINING |
EMPLOYEES WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSEDPOSTERS, CHECKLISTS AND MORE
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/RESTAURANT RELIEFEconomic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
The US Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program until 2022. Keep in mind that interest continues to accrue during the deferment period and borrowers may make full or partial payments if they choose. All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note. EIDL loans may still be available. EIDL Advance is closed and Targeted EIDL Advance has limited eligibility per the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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Heartland Capital
All businesses can have access to loans up to $5 million and access a line of credit up to $500 thousand. What will be needed to apply:
You do not need to be a current Heartland customer to apply. To learn more please text the word “Capital” to 1-414-409-0087 or call 414-973-9128. You may also email Tony Jalan directly at tony.jalan@e-hps.com |
Current Regulations |
There are currently no statewide regulations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The governor’s emergency order that included a statewide mask mandate was struck down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on March 31, 2021.
Keep in mind that businesses must still follow any local public health orders.
WRA encourages restaurant operators to contact their local health department or municipality to see what regulations are in place.
The governor’s emergency order that included a statewide mask mandate was struck down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on March 31, 2021.
Keep in mind that businesses must still follow any local public health orders.
WRA encourages restaurant operators to contact their local health department or municipality to see what regulations are in place.
What is WRA Doing?
AS OF MAY 20, 2021; INFORMATION IS FAST CHANGING
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association has been working to protect your businesses and champion important policies that provide financial relief and critical support to you and your employees during this difficult and challenging time.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association has been working to protect your businesses and champion important policies that provide financial relief and critical support to you and your employees during this difficult and challenging time.
Much Accomplished
Since the onset of the pandemic, WRA’s advocacy efforts helped accomplish the following:
On the federal level, lobbying by WRA and the National Restaurant Association helped get specific benefits for the restaurant and hospitality industry in the CARES Act and subsequent relief legislation. |
More to Do
WRA is currently working on the following issues on the state and local level:
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Suppliers Offering COVID-Related Goods/ServicesSuppliers are essential in helping restaurants survive and thrive. We're maintaining a list of suppliers who are partners of the WRA and offering goods and services that are critical during the Coronavirus crisis. Some are also offering special discounts. We'll continue to add to the list so check back often.
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Employees Who Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 or Have Been ExposedAre you grappling with the issue of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone who has tested positive? You're not alone. Our Ask WRA Team has received quite a few questions from restaurant operators about this topic. WRA provides resources with the latest guidance on how to handle the situation.
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Free Food Safety Training AvailableBecause of the challenges presented by COVID-19, ServSafe has developed a number of free resources aimed at keeping our workers and the dining public safe. Free courses include ServSafe Reopening Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions, ServSafe Delivery: COVID-19 Precautions and ServSafe Takeout: COVID-19 Precautions.
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Posters
Labor Shortage Posters |
Spread the Love, Not the Pandemic and many more posters can be found in Workforce Resources.
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Customer Appreciation Signs
WRA has created posters and social media images for restaurants to download and display. Choose your favorite poster to display at your location and/or share one of the images to your social media accounts to show your customers that you appreciate their continued support.
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Masks Required/Suggested Posters
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Social Distancing Posters
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CDC - Stop the Spread of Germs
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Handwashing Posters
Handwashing is the most effective means of preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses and can prevent contamination of food, utensils and equipment. Training is key! Don’t assume that your employees know the proper way to wash their hands.
To encourage employees to properly wash their hands, WRA created several new handwashing posters.
To encourage employees to properly wash their hands, WRA created several new handwashing posters.
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