MMAC leadership statements on Governor Evers’ “SafeR at Home” order

Jonas Prising

From Jonas Prising, Chairman of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce and Chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup:

“Wisconsin is facing an unprecedented crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic. As business leaders, employers and health care providers, we come together to encourage the actions necessary to both minimize the health and economic disruption and protect our communities from the spread of this virus.”

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Tim Sheehy

From MMAC President Tim Sheehy:
“We are supportive of Governor Evers’ directive to raise Wisconsin’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe his response is appropriate. But at the same time, we recognize that this is economically challenging. Essential industries must continue to operate in support of health care, testing development, infrastructure, food and beverage, defense and critical path supply chains.

“We have a resilient and determined population. An innovative and adaptable manufacturing capacity. A world-class health care infrastructure. This decision by Governor Evers will add to our economic hardship, but it is also necessary to reduce the real health risks. We support this step so we can come through this crisis and come out stronger. The sooner we start, the quicker we get through to the other side.”

Additional information from MMAC:
As the specifics associated with this directive roll out, we have shared these model guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security and a March 19 letter from the Business Roundtable with state officials to recognize business capabilities. We have also shared guidance for manufacturers that continue to operate under this new directive.

MMAC is compiling coronavirus resources for business on its website, MMAC.org.