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What You Need to Know: Week of May 18
- Georgia Restaurant Association issues reopening guildelines
- Texas may allow alcohol to-go sales indefinitely
- States including New Hampshire, South Carolina to reopen some dine-in services
- TTB and California ABC to permit small containers of wine for virtual consumer tastings
- Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits announces online hub for trade
- Import tariffs may be suspended
- Stay informed about the new virus at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website
Industry Resources
- Alabama ABC Board curbside alcohol sales FAQ
- Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) statement on production of hand sanitizer
- Arkansas Dept of Finance and Admin emergency rule changes to alcohol sales
- Berman and Company: Covid-19 restaurant reopening data
- Brewers Association Coronavirus resource center
- The Business Council March 20 Webinar: The Impact of Coronavirus on Employers
- Calif. Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control Coronavirus updates
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for businesses and employers
- Georgia Restaurant Association info and resources
- Illinois Liquor Control Commission executive order and updates
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) payment deadline extension
- National Restaurant Association CARES Act summary for restaurants
- National Restaurant Association info and resources
- National Restaurant Association memo to restaurants on limiting operations (via NRN)
- Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) list of temporary restaurant/bar closures by state
- New York State Liquor Authority guidance on restrictions for licensees, to-go, delivery sales
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 overview
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19
- Penn. Liquor Control Board announcement of All Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores
- ServSafe (NRA) Handwashing Poster and “What Can I Do” handout (English and Spanish)
- Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits online hub for trade
- U.S. Dept. of Labor new guidance on unemployment insurance
- U.S. Dept. of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act Q&A
- U.S. Dept. of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act Q&A
- U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan assistance
- Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board help for licensees
- Wine Country for Restaurants weekly auction fundraisers begin April 5
- The Wine Institute state-by-state restaurant/bar closures list
- Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act compliance assistance
Industry Advice & Statements
- American Beverage Licensees (ABL) statement regarding deregulation
- BW166 COVID-19 and the Beverage Alcohol Industry
-
Carl Giovanti Consulting The emergence of online engagement and ecommerce
- Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) President-CEO statement
- Gray Robinson COVID-19 Mandates and Precautions for Licensees
- Hinman & Carmichael Economically Surviving the Covid Crisis and Shelter in Place Orders
- Kelley Drye COVID-19 Response Resource Center
- National Association of Wine Retailers executive director statement
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) CEO statement
Conference & Event Updates
- 3-Tier Wine Symposium postponed
- Craft Distillers and Brewers Association Expo & Convention postponed
- ProWein postponed
- Santa Barbara Vinters Festival rescheduled
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention & Exposition cancelled
Health & Wellness Support
- In the Rooms online recovery resources
- Online Intergroup for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Smart Recovery online support
Relief & Activist Efforts
- American Chefs save restaurants petition
- Another Round Another Rally Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
- Chicago Hospitality United T-shirt fundraiser for the city’s food and beverage community
- Emergency Fund for U.S. Sommeliers
- Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund
- GoFundMe Donate or start a small business fundraiser
- Food Bank for NYC New York City Relief Fund
- The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
- The James Beard Foundation Toolkits to Save Restaurants (Congressional and State)
- One Fair Wage Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Relief Fund
- Relief Opportunity for All Restaurants (ROAR) Petition for NY Governor
- Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Relief Fund
- Southern Smoke Foundation Emergency Relief Fund
- Support Our Wineries listing of winery deals
- SupportRestaurants.org Dining Bond Initiative
- The Lee Initiative Restaurant Workers Relief Program
- United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) National Charity Foundation
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