COVID-19 UPDATES 6-25-2021 Update COVID-19 Plan Directive #6 3-12-2021 Update COVID New Categories for Vaccine 2-19-2021 Update COVID Vaccine Process Change 1-27-2021 Update General Vaccine Talking Points 1-26-2021 Update Green Lake County Vaccination Eligibility Update 1-20-2021 Update On January 19th, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that individuals age 65 and older would be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine beginning on January 25th. The Green Lake County Health Department will be holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the public in the coming weeks. We ask that you please be patient as it will take time for us to be able to vaccinate everyone. We get only a limited number of doses every week and the number of doses we receive is subject to change. What you need to know about registration: You can call the Green Lake County Health Department at 920-294-4070 to get put on the vaccine waiting list. We will call you when we have an appointment available for you. Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. We are receiving an overwhelming amount of phone calls from people wanting the COVID-19 vaccine. Please be patient with our staff as we work through this process We expect that as more vaccine becomes available, primary care providers and pharmacies may also begin vaccinating individuals age 65 and up. You can check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if they have a plan for vaccinating their own patients. Please continue to monitor the paper and our website for information as things may change. 12-22-2020 Update GREEN LAKE COUNTY IS SEVERAL WEEKS AWAY FROM RECEIVING AND OFFERING ANY COVID 19 VACCINATION FOR RESIDENTS. THE COVID 19 VACCINE IS BEING PROVIDED TO ALL FRONT LINE HOSPITAL WORKERS AND NURSING HOME WORKERS. ONCE THIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED WE WILL BE PREPARING MEDIA ALERTS AS TO WHAT THE NEXT STEP WILL BE. WE WILL NOT BE MAKING ANY APPOINTMENTS UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WHEN THE VACCINE WILL BE SHIPPED. 12-14-2020 Update For the most up to date information on the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine.htm. If you have specific questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine you can email DHSCOVIDVaccinePublic@wi.gov and staff from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will get back to you. 12-2-2020 Update For the most up to date data on COVID-19 Cases in Green Lake County and the state of Wisconsin, visit the WI Department of Health Services Data page here https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/county.htm#case%20death Where can I get a COVID-19 Test? – Click Here 7-31-2020 Update COVID-19 Plan Directive #5 5-20-2020 Updates COVID-19 Plan Directive #4 Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to Spur Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery, Promote Safe Business Practices WEDC adds protective equipment makers to Wisconsin Supplier Network website SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Information SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application 5-15-2020 Updates Wisconsin Safety Council Releases 8 Step Guide to Keep Employees Safe Supreme Court of Wisconsin Ruling 5-14-2020 Green Lake County Reopen Recommendations Green Lake County Reopen Recommendations 5-12-2020 Green Lake County Proclamation Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency 5-11-2020 Updates WEDC Ethnic Minority Emergency Grant for ethnic minority owned businesses with five or fewer employees Treasury, IRS, and Labor announce plan to implement COVID related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses Gov. Evers Announces Best Practices and Safety Guidelines for Wisconsin Businesses WEDA Road to Recovery recommendations for business recovery and economic restoration plan Wisconsin Restaurant Association Reopening Resources Wisconsin Online Global Programs and grant resources webinar Tuesday May 19th 5-5-2020 Updates SBA EIDL advance online portal is open for agricultural businesses only Main Street Lending Program Preparing Your Business for Recovery free webinar from WEDA OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Resources Fortifi Bank Makes Grant Money Available Amid COVID-19 Alliant Energy- Energy Assistance Flyer 4-30-2020 Updates Going Live: Small Business Streaming on Social Media Tips Emergency Order # 34 impacting curb-side drop-off, outdoor recreational rentals, and car washes National Travel and Tourism Week information and toolkit Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Reopen Several State Parks and Forests with Special Conditions WEDC Wisconsin Ready plan to provide resources, including where to find PPE WHEDA awards $31.9 million in federal and state housing tax credits Department of Workforce Development is encouraging Wisconsin employers to consider Wisconsin’s updated Work-Share Program to avoid worker layoffs, click here for more info 4-24-2020 Updates National Restaurant Association Restaurant Industry “Blueprint for Recovery” Back to Business Article Back to Business Proposed Program Outline Back to Business Proposed Program Presentation 4-21-2020 Updates USDA Forbearance Guidance for Multifamily Borrower U.S. Chamber of Commerce Save Small Business Funding Source Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce COVID-19 Update Webinar Featuring U.S. Senator Ron Johnson on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at 10am. Sign up Here Modified Campground Operations in Tri-County Guidance for Restaurants During Emergency Order No. 5 Guidance for Grocery, Retail Food Operations Following ‘Safer at Home’ Order Operating Lodging Establishments Following Emergency Order No. 12 Cleaning and Disinfecting after a confirmed COVID-19 case 4-20-2020 Campground Opening Plan DHS Cleaning and Disinfecting handout Grocery Retail Food Safer at Home Lodging Tips Restaurants Tips 4-17-2020 Updates COVID-19 Funding Opportunities in Wisconsin Spreadsheet Wisconsin Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) SBDC Tips for Businesses on Responding to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Updates due to COVID-19 4-16-2020 Updates Update on the Wisconsin Economy UW-Madison Wisconsin Act 185 Summary of the provisions most important to businesses Governor Evers removes barriers to tourism industry economic support 4-14-2020 Updates USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide E-Commerce 101 Guide from WEDC 4-9-2020 Updates Food Safety in the time of COVID-19: Take-out food USDA Implements Immediate Measure to Help Rural Businesses Affected by COVID-19 SBA Paycheck Protection Program Application Walkthrough Video Paycheck Protection Program FAQ Payroll Protection Program Application Form Existing SBA Lenders SBA EIDL Application Walkthrough Video 4-3-2020 Updates SBDC FAQ for SBA EIDL Funds DATCP COVID-19 Toolkit CARES Act Memo Families First COVID-19 Response Act: Questions & Answers SBA Paycheck Protection Program 4-2-2020 Updates NEW NORTH COVID-19 Economic Impact Survey. Businesses Complete Prior to April 6th Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FAQ COVID-19 Response Grant Program for community organizations Dept. of Revenue announces immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19 Stimulus Bill from International Economic Development Council Travel Wisconsin Webinar on Marketing & PR Thursday April 2nd 9am or Friday April 3rd at 9am. Sign up here NEW Launch Alliance job opportunity website. Please post your job opportunities and share with employees if they are seeking job 10 Commonly Asked Coronavirus Small Business Loan Questions from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources from SBA How to get a Payroll Protection Loan How to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) SBA Disaster Loan Application Instructions Gener8tor guidance on how to apply for SBA Disaster Loan SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application GoFundMe fundraiser for small businesses U.S. Department of Treasury Resources COVID-19 3-31-2020 Updates CARES Act Small Business Guide and Checklist from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Paycheck Protection Program FAQ for Small Business- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARE Act- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship SBA Updated Information on the Paycheck Protection Program Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce CARE Act Summary WEDA Overview of COVID-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Webinar Wednesday April 1, noon- 1pm. Sign up here CARES Act FAQ from U.S. Travel Association Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce COVID-19 Update Webinar Wednesday April 1 from 10 to 11am. Sign up here 3-30-2020 Updates Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers Department of Revenue immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19 Emergency Order #15 Temporarily Bans Foreclosures and Evictions U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist Wisconsin SBA’s daily webinars to walk you through the application process and answer questions. Register for Monday, March 30 through April 10. All sessions are at 2pm. 3-27-2020 Updates Wisconsin Restaurant Association COVID-19 Tips to help foodservice operators Wisconsin Restaurant Association COVID-19 Employee Resources 3-26-2020 Updates USDA Rural Development Opportunities U.S. Department of Labor Guidance for COVID-19 UW-Oshkosh Small Business Development Center COVID-19 Resources and Information Email Sign up International Economic Development Council- First Glance at the Stimulus Bill Coverage for Delivery Drivers for Restaurants during the COVID-19 ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RESOURCES LINKS We’re All In – Grant Program Guidance for Reopening Wisconsin for Business Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Covid-19 Business Resources The website will be updated as funding and resources become available. The website has resources from WEDC, State of Wisconsin, Federal, and other Wisconsin organization. Safer at Home, Emergency Order #12 has been issued. Businesses should use this webpage to determine if they are essential business. https://wedc.org/essentialbusiness/ Strategies for Small Businesses and Community Groups from Wisconsin Main Street https://wedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WEDC_Response-to-COVID_19.pdf The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Consultant Sign-up Assist with SBA Loan Application https://centerex.wisconsinsbdc.org/reg.aspx? There are other resources such as WWBIC and SCORE as well for the application process. UW-Extension Financial Resources Division of UWEX Financial Resources Green Lake County Health and Human Services will continue to offer their programs. https://www.greenlakecountywi.gov/departments/health-human-services/ Department of Workforce Development- Unemployment– Apply Here Joan Ballweg COVID-19 Resources – click here. 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