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March 19, 2020

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COVID-19: Unique local solutions to help other businesses

Whether it's virtual conferences or emergency notifications, Madison companies are helping each other.

Local distiller sells sanitizing vodka

With stores mostly out of cleaning items, Yahara Bay Distillers has produced a high-proof vodka which has enough alcohol content to kill viruses and germs.

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TASC in the Community

Nearly 1,000 TASC employees shopped for and assembled Care Boxes to benefit Madison Metropolitan School District students.
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20 Years of 40 Under 40: Where Are They Now?

Brian Berquist, Class of 2010

IB is catching up with 40 Under 40 alums to see what they've been up to lately. This week features Brian Berquist, president, Town & Country Engineering Inc.

We also caught up with Pamela M. Krill, shareholder, Godfrey & Kahn S.C., Class of 2004.

Business Report

> FDA approves use of malaria drug for COVID-19

> AG accuses retailer of jacking prices

> United Airlines suspending Madison nonstops

> WEDC to provide grants for small businesses

> Utility suspends disconnects, late fees

> Close-conduct businesses struggle

> Harley-Davidson suspends manufacturing at two plants

> Job centers plan to remain open

> Food cart chefs to serve free meals

> DFI issues guidance on payday lenders

> Proposal would deliver $500B in help, checks to families

> Wisconsin School of Business makes top 40 for MBA programs

> Madison Capitols season canceled

> Madison hospitals postponing nonessential procedures

> More major retailers close, cut hours

> SBA updates criteria for disaster assistance loans

> Food Fight furloughs 750 workers

> Amazon's hiring plans runs counter to pandemic trend

Blogs

Open Mic A guest blog by Chris Halverson, et al

OSHA record-keeping considerations for workplace exposures to COVID-19

Open Mic A guest blog by Jim Hegenbarth

The coronavirus, Fed rates, and cybersecurity: What you should know

Leader to Leader By Terry Siebert

Handling the pressures of life today

IB Poll

How are you spending your coronavirus downtime?

A. Catching up on my reading

B. Watching old movies

C. Practicing new recipes

D. Exercising more

E. Deep cleaning my house

F. Trying not to lose my mind

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

How has your organization responded to the COVID-19 pandemic?

We've postponed or canceled events, eliminated travel, and are implementing remote work protocols for all employees.	46%
We've begun discussing options or have a formal plan, but haven't put anything concrete into effect yet.	37%
No response. It's business as usual and we don't anticipate that changing.	17%