Last updated on January 28, 2021 at 2:46 PM MDT.
Industry Impact Surveys
- COVID-19 Impact Survey Results (9/10/2020)
- COVID-19 Impact Survey Results (4/6/2020)
- COVID-19 Impact Survey #2 Results (5/26/2020)
General Information
Legislative Information and News
- USDA Offers Debt Relief to Farmers (National Farmers Union)
- PPP Flexibility Passes Senate (Brewers Association)
- Multistate COVID-19 Policy Tracker
- USDA to Provide $16 Billion in Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers, $3 Billion in Agriculture Purchases
- USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (USDA.gov)
- Analyzing The CARES Act: From Rebate Checks to Small Business Relief for the Coronavirus Pandemic (PDF) (KITCES.com)
- Brewers Association:
- U.S. Tax Deadline Pushed Back to July 15th (Wall Street Journal)
- ‘Hold On, Help Is on the Way:’ U.S. Senate Passes Second COVID-19 Relief Bill (Ward and Smith, PA have produced this concise overview of the legislation.)
- Congress.gov – H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Guidance and Resources for Craft Malthouses and other Affected Businesses
- Revised Paycheck Protection Program Application Open, With Expanded Eligibility for Farmers
- Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (PDF)
- Small Business Development Webinar Series Archive, Montana State University Extension
- Tackling the New Normal – Financing, Employment, and Other Business Strategies During the Time of COVID-19 (4/27/2020 webinar recording)
- Save Small Business Fund
- COVID-19 Insurance FAQ (Main Street Swimmer Insurance)
- CMG Blog: COVID-19 Pandemic Disaster Funding Awareness
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19 Overview
- Department of Labor: Questions about Family Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor standards act
- U.S. Small Business Association (SBA): Disaster Assistance Loans & COVID-19
- Brewers Association:
State-Specific Business Assistance and COVID-19 Information
- North Carolina – NC Brewers Guild COVID-19 Resources
- Michigan – Vital Funding for State’s Small Businesses Gains Michigan Strategic Fund Support
- Montana – MT Brewers Association COVID-19 Resource Center
Business Continuation & Communication
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Staying Connected with Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 5 Resources to Help Your Business Survive the Corona Virus
Quality and Safety Recommendations
- Craft Maltsters Guild – Quality and Safety Manual
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
- EPA-approved list of Coronavirus antimicrobial products
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 Control and Prevention
Craft Brewing Industry Guidance
- Brewers Association: Coronavirus Resource Center
- Brewers Association: Small Business Association Loan Resource Center
- Nationwide List of To-Go Beer Options by Breweries (CraftBeer.com)
- Sign up your brewery here to join the list via the COVID-19 Craft Brewery Sales Support Form.
Distillery Resources
- American Craft Spirits Association – COVID-19 Resources Page
- American Distilling Institute
Mental Health Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Managing Stress & Anxiety
For Everyone: Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
For Communities:
- Coping with Disease during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
For Families with Children:
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
- Coping After a Disaster – A Ready Wrigley activity book for children age 3-10
Traveler Guidance
If you must travel, we encourage you to exercise healthy travel habits and follow guidance issued by official sources of public health information.