Dane County issues new mask mandate
Dane County issues new mask mandate Public Health Madison/Dane County has just issued a new indoor mask mandate, for all individuals age 2 and over. The order takes effect Thursday, August 19, and will remain in effect through September 16. Businesses are required to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that ensures employees…
Read MoreU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is announcing the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Through the American Rescue Plan Act, the SBA launched the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. SBA…
Read MoreIncome tax cut in the works
Income tax cut in the works Wisconsin tax revenues outpaced projections by $4.4 billion in the last quarter of 2021. This unprecedented good news helped to frame the state budget when the Joint Committee on Finance approved the two year spending proposal with a $3.4 billion tax cut. Under the proposal, income taxes would be…
Read MoreProvision would eliminate local personal property tax
Provision would eliminate local personal property tax Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance included a provision in the state budget to eliminate the local personal property tax. State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) had introduced legislation this year to provide tax relief to main street businesses with the repeal of this onerous local tax. The…
Read MoreHow to check the status of your Small Business Recovery Grant application
How to check the status of your Small Business Recovery Grant application An important update for those who applied for the Small Business Administration Recovery Grants, the application window is now closed. For those of you who have applied and have questions, there are a couple of places where you may find answers. Start by…
Read MoreWisconsin Tavern League Foundation gave over $10 million to 25,000 charities in 2020
Wisconsin Tavern League Foundation gave over $10 million to 25,000 charities in 2020 Charitable giving has long been a mainstay of American culture and trade associations have long been champions of giving back to others. The Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW), however, is a particularly generous bunch. The association provides its members with an opportunity…
Read MoreApply for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants through June 7
Apply for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants through June 7 The application window for the Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants runs through June 7. The program will award $420 million to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and is intended to support businesses who are hardest hit by the pandemic and are…
Read MoreMarklein and Vos introduce workforce recovery legislation
Marklein and Vos introduce workforce recovery legislation As the United States comes out of the pandemic, the economy has picked up steam and the hospitality industry is leading the charge to hire new workers and get back to pre-pandemic employment numbers. With over 40% of Wisconsinites vaccinated, we are beginning to see long-anticipated increases in…
Read MoreTLW partners with Hogs For Heroes to purchase bike for Wisconsin Dells veteran
TLW partners with Hogs For Heroes to purchase bike for Wisconsin Dells veteran May 23, 2021, Marine Sergeant Rick Erickson, of Wisconsin Dells becomes the 18th Wisconsin veteran to receive a Harley-Davidson motorcycle as part of the Hogs for Heroes program. And for the first time, the Tavern League of Wisconsin has stepped up and…
Read MoreMay is Tavern Month: Celebrating the social and economic impact of Wisconsin’s bars, taverns and restaurants
May is Tavern Month: Celebrating the social and economic impact of Wisconsin’s bars, taverns and restaurants The Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW), along with its 5,000 members, is proud to recognize May as National Tavern Month. The special Tavern Month designation has been an annual tradition since 1953 and provides an opportunity to create awareness…
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