MMAC & Milwaukee 7 are here to support Milwaukee Region businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced a "safer at home" directive for the state of Wisconsin in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here is perspective from MMAC's leadership:
From Jonas Prising, Chairman of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce and Chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup:

“Wisconsin is facing an unprecedented crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic. As business leaders, employers and health care providers, we come together to encourage the actions necessary to both minimize the health and economic disruption and protect our communities from the spread of this virus.”
From MMAC President Tim Sheehy:

“We are supportive of Governor Evers’ directive to raise Wisconsin’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe his response is appropriate. But at the same time, we recognize that this is economically challenging. Essential industries must continue to operate in support of health care, testing development, infrastructure, food and beverage, defense and critical path supply chains.

“We have a resilient and determined population. An innovative and adaptable manufacturing capacity. A world-class health care infrastructure. This decision by Governor Evers will add to our economic hardship, but it is also necessary to reduce the real health risks. We support this step so we can come through this crisis and come out stronger. The sooner we start, the quicker we get through to the other side.”
Additional information from MMAC:
As the specifics associated with this directive roll out, we have shared these model guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security and a March 19 letter from the Business Roundtable with state officials to recognize business capabilities. We have also shared guidance for manufacturers that will continue to operate under this new directive.

This information is available on MMAC’s website, MMAC.org.
Please join us tomorrow at 11 a.m. CT for an MMAC/M7 coronavirus webinar for business leaders. This session will focus on small business needs and crisis communications – and feature an update from Dr. John Raymond, President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin. There is no cost to participate in the webinar, but advance registration is required and available online:

WELCOME
MMAC President Tim Sheehy

MEDICAL UPDATE
Dr. John Raymond, President/CEO, Medical College of WI

PANELISTS
•    Paul Sweeney - Co-Founder, PS Capital Partners
•    Tina Chang - Chairman/CEO, SysLogic
•    Kimberly Kane - President/CEO, Kane Communications Group
Survey :
How long do you expect the coronavirus pandemic to significantly disrupt your business?
The results will be shared in our next email.
1-3 months
3-6 months
6-12 months
A year or more
RESULTS FROM FRIDAY'S SURVEY:
How has your business adjusted to the outbreak?
92.6% - YES
4.9% - NO
2.5% - Need more info
Information from the U.S. Small Business Administration: Wisconsin small businesses and private non-profits are now eligible for SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
  • Loans are available for up to $2 million.
  • These loans can provide working capital to meet the needs of payroll, accounts payable, and fixed debt payments until the situation improves.
  • Interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.
  • Payments can now be deferred up to 12 months.
  • Terms can go as long as 30 years.

How can you apply?

As a reminder, the MMAC is compiling resources for the business community on its coronavirus resource page: mmac.org/coronavirus.html