OVERVIEW
Congress and the Administration have made available several funding streams that could assist golf businesses through the passage of the CARES Act. The $2 trillion package provides the U.S. Economy with a direct influx of loans and grants to help sectors of the economy who have been directly impacted by the Coronavirus. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, WAG Government Affairs professionals have worked together to ensure golf is not excluded from the landmark legislation.
Industry Resources
Back2Golf: Guidelines for Opening Up the Golf Course During COVID-19
Sample Temperature Screening Log (spreadsheet for download)
Returning Employee Potential Exposure Questionnaire (spreadsheet for download)
Possible Employee Infection Actions Flowchart
Maintaining a Healthy Work Environment Checklist (spreadsheet for download)
Acknowledgement of Preventative Measures (spreadsheet for download)
Maintaining a Healthy Work Environment Checklist (spreadsheet for download)
Workforce and Labor:
Reopening the Economy in the Midst of COVID-19: What Happens If an Employee Refuses to Return to Work? (Foley & Lardner, April 27, 2020)
Health and Safety:
Yamaha Golf Car’s Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines for Yamaha Vehicles
Food & Beverage Information and Resources (National Restaurant Association)
Marketing:
Preparing Your Marketing Plans for the Coronavirus Downturn (The Drum, March 18, 2020)
How to Communicate with Empathy During the Coronavirus Crisis (Klaviyo, April 21, 2020)
Email Marketing Do’s and Dont’s During COVID-19 (Associations Now, March 25, 2020)
Best Practices
During these unprecedented times, WE ARE GOLF partners have been taking the proper steps to ensure their members are prepared for every possible scenario the COVID-19 virus presents. We’ve gathered these resources for your convenience.
CARES ACT
The Federal Government has passed the $2 trillion response package to the coronavirus outbreak, which will provide funding for business liquidity, increased resources for health care and hospitals, support for cities and states, expanded Unemployment Insurance programs, and direct stimulus checks for Americans.
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make available $500 billion in loans, loan guarantees, and investments to businesses, municipalities, and states.
The legislation allocated $250 billion for one-time direct cash payments to individuals.
The legislation provides a $150 billion stimulus fund for states, territories, and tribal governments, $8 billion of which has been specifically set aside for tribal governments.
In addition to the new programs and stimulus provisions, the legislation also provides $330 billion in supplemental government appropriations.
RECENT UPDATES
GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans discusses GIS and COVID-19
To view full article from Turf Net, follow link here. With the Covid-19 pandemic alive and well, naturally many people are beginning to think about next year’s Golf Industry Show in Las Vegas. The GCSAA is currently exploring a handful of options that vary depending on what the conditions are in seven months in Las […]
COVID-19 Update: April 27, 2020
As our nation and the rest of the world react to COVID-19, WE ARE GOLF is facilitating collaboration and updates for our supporters and industry partners on the situation. Safety of the golf community is the highest priority, and the industry is responding by taking precautions necessary to ensure customers, members and employees are safe, […]
COVID-19 Update: April 24, 2020
As our nation and the rest of the world react to COVID-19, WE ARE GOLF is facilitating collaboration and updates for our supporters and industry partners on the situation. Safety of the golf community is the highest priority, and the industry is responding by taking precautions necessary to ensure customers, members and employees are safe, […]