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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
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A More or Less Confusing Week.
What a ride this week has been. Monday brought the opportunity to expand to 50% occupancy; Tuesday the state was denied a request to delay enforcement of the ruling that found Governor Tom Wolf's pandemic shutdown orders unconstitutional. Wednesday House Bill 2513 passed which, if it is signed into law, will: allow minimum 50% occupancy with proper distancing, remove the meal with drink requirement, restore bar seating with barriers or distancing, and will permit non-contiguous extensions for alcohol licensees. (Read more below) Thursday Allegheny Health Department lifted their order, allowing you to sell food past 11pm. Hopefully we're on a roll and more good news is yet to come.

Note: Information contained in this newsletter is current at time of publication. As always, be sure to do your own due diligence and consult with your professional team
GOOD NEWS
Read the press release from the ACHD here.
HOW TO GET YOUR 50%
The press announcement below contains all the details, links and FAQs you need to certify for up to 50% occupancy through Open and Certified PA.
NEW - ISSUED TODAY
Use Covid Re-Opening Occupancy Guidance to take the right steps to determine your occupancy limit.
Wolf Administration Signs Orders That Restaurants May...

As part of the Wolf Administration's ongoing efforts to ensure public health and safety and support economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today signed new orders following the...

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www.governor.pa.gov
Read the order in its entirety - link
**UPDATED** -19 Guidance for Businesses in the Restaurant

9/18 The virus that causes the Coronavirus 2019 Disease ("COVID-19") is easily transmitted, especially in group settings, and it is essential that the spread of the virus be slowed to safeguard public health and safety. COVID-19 can be transmitted...

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www.governor.pa.gov
FAQs
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Still have questions about the self-certification for Open & Certified PA? Over 375 of you have already registered, but you've still got time. And if you've still got questions check out the most updated FAQ here.
PLCB ADVISORY UPDATE
PLCB ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

  • 11:00 PM sales of alcohol must end
  • !2:00 AM all consumption of alcohol must end
  • Food sales may continue until the normally required end time (depending on license and permits)

See the updated guidance here.
BAR SEATING COMEBACK?
HB2513


Not just yet, but maybe soon. HB2513 passed the house this week. Before it gets to the Governor's desk, the Senate will need to sign off. Governor Wolf has said he will veto the bill. If he does, the option for a veto override vote is a hail mary play that could get your customers belly up to the bar again in October. 
Pa. House sends bill to governor's desk easing...

Patrons could once again belly up to the bar if this legislation were to become law. It allows for higher capacity limits in bars and taverns that Gov. Tom Wolf's orders permit. However, Wolf has signaled that he will veto this measure.

Read more
www.pennlive.com
BY THE NUMBERS
Look for our upcoming Numbers Edition where we use numbers to report news, trends & wins. Until then, this week's number is Lucky 11!
  • 11pm Last Call for Onsite Consumption
  • 11pm Cut Off time for Cocktails to Go
  • 11pm Wine Expanded Permit holders - sales cutoff
What About After 11?

Patrons must finish drinks (inside and outside) by midnight
Businesses may remain open for food service until normal closing time
ONE-SECOND SURVEY
Will you begin staying open past midnight for food-only service now?
Yes
No

WE ASKED. YOU ANSWERED
Last Week's Survey:Do you plan to self-certify through Open & Certified PA?
Survey Response: 70% - yes, 30% no.
GRANTS & LOANS
Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund - 30 Day Fund

The funds dispersed to small businesses by the Pennsylvania 30 Day fund do not need to be repaid. If businesses who receive the Fund's assistance do, at a later date, wish to "pay it forward" to another Pennsylvania small business in need of...

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v30df.smapply.io
The nonprofit Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund provides forgivable loans up to $3,000 to small businesses in need. 

Pennsylvania businesses that qualify for assistance from the Fund are:
- For-profit small businesses that employ three to 30 people;
- Based in Pennsylvania and have been operating for at least one year;
- Owned and operated by a Pennsylvania resident.


Click "read more" above to go to the PA30 Fund website. The application deadline for these forgivable loans is December 31, 2023 so there's still plenty of time to decide if this is right for your business.

Minority Business Recovery & Growth Loan Fund

Made possible by PNC and the City of Pittsburgh, The Minority Business Recovery & Growth Loan Fund provides access to capital for existing minority-owned businesses inside the City of Pittsburgh that are recovering from COVID-19 or growing. 
Program Details
  • Loan Amount: Up to $100,000.00
  • Interest Rate: 0% for first year, 2% for balance of loan term
  • Deferral Period: 1 year
  • Length of Loan: 7 years
  • Fees: None

For more details click here.

To see the program guidelines as a downloadable PDF click here.


FINANCIAL TOOLS
Repair Your Credit Online Workshop
Join the Hispanic Corporation and their partner WesBanco to learn how to Repair Your Credit. To attend please go to their Facebook page.
Webinar: Budgeting - How, When and Most Importantly, Why

As thousands of restaurant owners continue to search for ways to grow sales and control costs during the global health pandemic, a few have captured the secret sauce to sustainability.

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