MMAC & Milwaukee 7 are here to support Milwaukee Region businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dear Member,
Today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced details of the “Safer at Home” order in response to the coronavirus pandemic. >>View the full text of the order
Key takeaways include:
Similar to other state orders, requires all Wisconsinites to stay at home except for activities defined as essential. There are exceptions for which people can leave the house that are consistent with other states (going to the grocery store, going to the doctor, office, going to work for an essential company, etc.).
List of essential businesses allowed to continue operating is consistent with what other states have done (grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, take-out restaurants and bars, media, financial institutions, critical trades, hardware stores, shipping and logistics, transportation, etc.). Also allowed to continue operating is any business identified in the memo from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) detailing Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
Individual companies judge whether they meet the definition of essential detailed in the order. If a company concludes that it meets the definition, it can continue operating (no need to request permission or receive a designation from the State of Wisconsin or WEDC). If a company is unsure if it meets the definition or wishes to request an exception, it should consult the WEDC website.
All non-essential businesses must cease operations March 25, 2020.
Order is effective for a full month: March 25 (8 am) – April 24 (8 am).
In consultation with medical and industry experts, MMAC has established guidelines for essential businesses that will continue to operate. >>ACCESS HERE
A full list of coronavirus resources for business leaders, and MMAC and M7 contacts for members to contribute content on specific topics, can be found on the MMAC’s website, MMAC.org/coronavirus.html.
