Restaurant Reopening Date Confirmed
Today Governor Whitmer announced details regarding restaurant and bar reopenings. Effective February 1 – February 21:
- Indoor dining permitted at a 25% capacity, up to 100 people
- Bars and restaurants must close by 10 PM
- Tables must be six feet apart with no more than six people per table
- Outdoor tents with four sides are permitted under these same rules
- Personal services requiring mask removal are now permitted
- Non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households are now permitted
Additionally, a voluntary MI COVID-19 Safer Dining program allows food service establishments to become certified by having their ventilation system inspected and submitting their inspection report to the state indicating they are optimizing airflow.
SBAM understands that while this is a step in the right direction, it is not enough. We are working to determine the next steps to increase capacity.
Vaccination Policies
To keep you informed about the COVID-19 vaccine, SBAM has created a web page that houses resources for you and your employees.
- Vaccination Policies: If you are choosing to issue guidance to your team regarding the COVID-19 vaccine (either on a voluntary or mandatory basis) you can utilize our sample policies. (note: you must be logged in to view)
- Vaccine FAQs
- Vaccine Locations
- Vaccine Dashboard
- Full Details Available Here
Tune in to The Small Business Briefing Monday, January 25th at 3pm EST for a full breakdown of this new order. Here’s how to watch.
