How to Reduce Coronavirus Risk: A Guide for F&B Outlets - Global - Vaughn Tan
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New Pre-print Study: How Long the Virus Causing COVID-19 Lives on Surfaces - Global - US National Institute of Health / Forbes.com
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Minding Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak - Global - Irish HSE (Health and Safety)
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Managing anxiety - Global - List curated by Courtney Muir LMFT 97006
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Occupational Safety and Health: COVID-19 - North America - OSHA, US Dept. of Labor
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Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide - Global - Serious Eats
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EPA list of disinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2 - North America - Environmental Protection Agency
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protocolos y procedimiento de limpieza y desinfección elaborado por el comité de crisis de cenfrocafe - South America - COMITE DE CRISIS CENFROCAFE
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Find Help, an index of emergency assistance programs organized by zip code - North America - Aunt Bertha (by way of Liam Brody of Sustainable Harvest)
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Tip Jar Database - North America - Found on the SCA_US_Southcentral Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BU24lhDfy/
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It's Time to Contact Your Representatives - North America - Sprudge Magazine
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Restaurant Workers Community Foundation is Here to Help Coffee - North America - Jordan Michelman
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Rally For Coffee - Global - Created Co. www.thecreated.co
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Rally for Coffee—support coffee professionals - Global - The Firstbloom Team (https://firstbloom.co)
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PROTOCOLO COVID 19 COOPERATIVAS PERUANAS DE CAFE - South America - JUNTA NACIONAL DEL CAFE
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How Can a Coffee Technician Offer COVID-19 Precautions? - North America - David Miller - CTG Leadership Council
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Our Community Responds: Advice for Field Technicians in the Midst of COVID-19 - North America - Sharla Holladay, Coffee Technicians Guild (CTG)
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Small Chocolate Business COVID-19 Resources - Global - Fine Chocolate and Cacao Institute
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National Coffee Association COVID-19 Resources - Global - National Coffee Associatoin
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espresso machine cleaning, maintenance & storage during covid-19 - North America - La Marzocco USA
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Adapting Your Business Model Around COVID-19 Restrictions - Global - Coffee Roasters Guild
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Enrich-ual your life: Mindfulness of the brew - Global - Created by Ārāmse Ltd a company that designs sustainable products and mindful, immersive experiences for coffee enthusiasts
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Finger On The Pulse Report - Global - The Barista League
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Email updates from Oregon Health Authority (Oregon Gov't) - North America - Oregon Health Authority
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Business Continuity Planning: Checklist of Preparatory Actions in Responding to COVID-19 - Global - Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation - Ireland
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Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources - North America - US Small Business Administration
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Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” - North America - Washington Post / author: Harry Stevens
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SCA Recap Podcast #5 - Global - The Specialty Coffee Association
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How to grow being off work - Global - Kasjan Orzol
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Government Relief Programs for Small Businesses (Compiled by Shopify) - Global - Shopify
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Short Time Work Support (Ireland) - Europe - Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Ireland
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Revenue Measures to Assist SMEs Experiencing Cashflow Difficulties (Ireland) - Europe - Revenue Irish Tax and Customs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (Ireland) - Europe - Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Ireland
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SME Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) - Ireland - Europe - Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
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Unemployment Benefits Websites by State - North America - Cristie Norman
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As part of the CARE Act, the PPP (Payroll Protection Program) is providing inexpensive loans to provide relief for coffee shops during the COVID-19 pandemic. - North America - https://joe.coffee
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Food Safety 101 - Global - Mike Ebert
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Seminario Web: Café y COVID-19: Perspectivas de la Comunidad - Global - Specialty Coffee Association
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COVID-19 and the Impact on Specialty Coffee - North America - Boot Coffee Campus
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What You Need to Know About Economic Injury Disaster Loans - North America - Speaker: Burl Kelton, U.S. Small Business Administration PIO
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CTG Webinar: Adapting to Our Changing Business Environment with COVID-19 - Global - Coffee Technicians Guild (CTG)
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Facebook Small Business Grants - North America - Facebook
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Forbes Small Business Relief Tracker - North America - Forbes
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Mountain Meditation (from Webinar 3/27) for Mental Health - Global - Palouse Mindfulness Website, adapted from John Kabbat-Zinn
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Equipment Restart Resources - North America - It is on our web site at BUNN
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Equipment Restart support - North America - BUNN
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How to Reduce Coronavirus Risk: A Guide for F&B Outlets
If you run a restaurant, cafe, bar, pub, or food retail business, there are many low/no-cost things you can do to reduce your risk of spreading COVID-19. This guide was written specifically by Vaughn Tan and has been validated by epidemiologists, public health experts, and biologists.
http://bit.ly/FnBCovGuide
Vaughn Tan
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New Pre-print Study: How Long the Virus Causing COVID-19 Lives on Surfaces
Forbes has reported on a new pre-print (and pre-peer reviewed) study that has tested and reported on how long the novel coronavirus (HCoV-19 (SARS-2)) causing COVID-19 lives on surfaces. It indicates it can survive for days on plastic and stainless steel and up to a full day on cardboard surfaces.
Minding Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Infectious disease outbreaks like coronavirus (COVID-19), can be worrying. This can affect your mental health. But there are many things you can do to mind your mental health during times like this.
links to articles and resources to manage anxiety:
7 Science-backed strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety:
http://theconversation.com/7-science-based-strategies-to-cope-with-coronavirus-anxiety-133207?fbclid=IwAR2S_4pRE4Ws54OMvJknp-0PbVYfSKcGwJVXZipyHqRwpC78tqSDYTy2SHw
How to manage coronavirus anxiety:
https://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/coronavirus-anxiety
Australian Psychological society's tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety:
https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/38073179-4701-48bd-afd9-988c560ee2f9/20APS-IS-COVID-19-P1.pdf
Coronavirus: How to keep things in perspective:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/coronavirus-keep-things-in-perspective-reasons-not-to-panic/?fbclid=IwAR1eN3HhVVnm9JyWztWwc-x70rKimsmpENy3pCKN23eUq3GxizoHORtigPw
List curated by Courtney Muir LMFT 97006
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Occupational Safety and Health: COVID-19
This webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the novel coronavirus—now officially named COVID-19.
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
OSHA, US Dept. of Labor
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Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide
Even so, plenty of folks—myself included—have been confused or curious about the safety of allowing restaurants to continue preparing and serving food. Is it actually safe? Should I reheat the food when I get it home? Is it better to support local businesses by ordering food, or am I only putting workers and delivery people at risk? And if I’m cooking my own food, what guidelines should I follow?
Find Help, an index of emergency assistance programs organized by zip code
U.S.-based resource: Austin, Texas company Aunt Bertha has re-positioned their data team to index emergency food and financial assistance programs popping up. It’s nationwide, all U.S. zip codes. #Covid19 relief programs are added constantly.
https://findhelp.org/
Aunt Bertha (by way of Liam Brody of Sustainable Harvest)
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Tip Jar Database
How can I use this data?
Baristas: You can view the data from your state, city, or cafe and use it to lobby, fundraise, and distribute funds.
Businesses/Public: You can use this data to donate, distribute funds, and view the impact COVID-19 has had on the coffee community.
Why is a database useful?
This database can grow, hands-off so that people can allocate time and resources toward organizing and fundraising.
List of Virtual Tip Jars by State
Found on the SCA_US_Southcentral Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BU24lhDfy/
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It's Time to Contact Your Representatives
Created by Sprudge, this has all the information you need to contact and speak with your government leaders to request better aid for coffee workers.
The coffee industry is in the middle of a crisis and they need our help. Coffee shops and their employees have been devastated by the effects of COVID-19 and social distancing measures. That's why we're getting everyone together on Saturday, April 11th to #RallyforCoffee by making a purchase online or for takeout at your local coffee shop.
www.rallyforcoffee.org
Created Co. www.thecreated.co
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Rally for Coffee—support coffee professionals
This crisis has shaken up our coffee community and its supply chain. Many coffee shops & restaurants have been forced to close or reduce operations, putting thousands of coffee professionals out of work.
Through Rally for Coffee, industry professionals can promote their work and share their stories.
https://rallyforcoffee.com/
The Firstbloom Team (https://firstbloom.co)
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PROTOCOLO COVID 19 COOPERATIVAS PERUANAS DE CAFE
PROTOCOLO Y MEDIDAS SANITARIAS FRENTE AL COVID-19 PARA COOPERATIVAS PERUANAS
How Can a Coffee Technician Offer COVID-19 Precautions?
David Miller of the Coffee Technicians Guild (CTG) Leadership Council explains how he offers support to his local service customers during COVID-19, including extending his working hours to accommodate social distancing, switching his toolbox from a textile to a more easy to sanitize material, and offers some tips to service customers, including removing cups from on top of espresso machines before he comes to service to avoid cross-contamination.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wxMoHhQ5h/
David Miller - CTG Leadership Council
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Our Community Responds: Advice for Field Technicians in the Midst of COVID-19
The staff and leadership of the Specialty Coffee Association and affiliated guilds are carefully monitoring developments related to the ongoing COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak to understand its potential impact on our global community and activities.
This blog post by Sharla Holladay of the Coffee Technicians Guild (CTG) Leadership Council is part of a new series of articles and other content written by members of our community, reflecting on the current COVID-19 pandemic and how it’s affecting their work and livelihoods.
The Fine Chocolate and Cacao Institute has made a living document of small business resources, some of which may be applicable to small coffee businesses.
To aid our members and the public in understanding what the 2019 novel coronavirus means for the coffee industry, we have assembled a coffee- and food-focused FAQ to help shed light on how to better protect yourself and your coffee business from this new threat.
espresso machine cleaning, maintenance & storage during covid-19
Information from La Marzocco USA that includes specific procedures for cleaning and disinfecting equipment while you’re open, and properly storing your machine if you need to temporarily close.
Ritualising coffee brewing is a mindful activity that can be meditative. Establishing simple, repeatable steps can establish a sense of control especially during an uncertain time. These simple rituals can have an extraordinary impact on our overall mental health.
Created by Ārāmse Ltd a company that designs sustainable products and mindful, immersive experiences for coffee enthusiasts
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Finger On The Pulse Report
The Barista League has compiled the unique insights of community leaders from across the globe. Their understanding and knowledge of the coffee community on a local and global level are detailed in one essential report which highlights what coffee companies need to know going into 2021.
The coffee industry is facing a period of unprecedented change. The Barista League’s Finger On The Pulse Report gives access to the information required to react positively to the needs of the coffee industry through key industry insights, tips for entering new markets, advice for responding to the effects of coronavirus, and contacts to the most influential roasters and coffee professionals around the world.
https://www.thebaristaleague.com/insightreport
The Barista League
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Email updates from Oregon Health Authority (Oregon Gov't)
Anyone in our community who is seeking a full picture of the situation surrounding Expo may benefit from the OHA's daily email sent each afternoon providing that day's updates. It's been informative for me and helps me support my colleagues in Comms as well as address community questions accurately or point people to this resource. There are several other useful links on the OHA website but this one in particular is good because if you sign up for the email, the updates come to you.
Business Continuity Planning: Checklist of Preparatory Actions in Responding to COVID-19
The following is a checklist of some of the key risks to the continuity of your business activities during the outbreak of COVID-19 and of preparatory actions that can be taken to respond. Although this is geared towards Irish businesses and particular Irish government schemes, this still functions as a useful checklist for businesses around the world.
Recap is podcast from the Specialty Coffee Association that offers a brief overview of recent developments in coffee every two weeks.
This week on Recap: the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have a devastating impact on the coffee industry; the SCA has postponed World of Coffee and the World of Coffee Championships; World Coffee Research continues important work on the future sustainability of the coffee supply chain; Colombia invests in a newly-launched coffee stabilization fund; Folgers, the leading brand of ground coffee in the US, adopts blockchain technology.
https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0f21ef1
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How to grow being off work
How to check in on your professional development and use free time to advance it. The article outlines how to create a career plan and provides resources to do so. All coffee professionals can benefit from reading it.
Short-time Work Support is a form of Jobseeker's Benefit and is an income support payment if you have been temporarily placed on a shorter working week.
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Ireland
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Revenue Measures to Assist SMEs Experiencing Cashflow Difficulties (Ireland)
Having regard to the measures announced yesterday by An Taoiseach to interrupt the transmission of COVID-19, Revenue outlined some key advice and actions taken to assist small and medium enterprise (SME) businesses experiencing cashflow and trading difficulties arising from the impacts of the virus.
This payment is available to employees and self-employed people who are unemployed or who have their hours of work reduced during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. This includes people who have been put on part-time or casual work.
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Ireland
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SME Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) - Ireland
The Scheme aims to assist viable SMEs, which under normal lending criteria are unable to borrow from their bank, in accessing credit. The scheme operates by providing an 80% guarantee to participating finance providers (currently AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank) on qualifying loans to SMEs.
As part of the CARE Act, the PPP (Payroll Protection Program) is providing inexpensive loans to provide relief for coffee shops during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the CARE Act, the PPP (Payroll Protection Program) is providing inexpensive loans to provide relief for coffee shops during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below, we have included their breakdown which offers guidance and tools for coffee shop owners related to the CARE ACT.
This content is intended for Coffee Shop Owners so that they can get the financial resources needed to stay open and/or pay baristas and stay afloat financially
Firedancer Coffee Consultants will offer the SCA membership this complimentary Food Safety 101 webinar. This 2-hour program will provide you an overview of food safety, its history, regulations and scientific aspects. We also end with suggested next steps for your organization.
Seminario Web: Café y COVID-19: Perspectivas de la Comunidad
En este seminario virtual, discutiremos los impactos de la virus COVID-19 con dos representantes de la cadena de valores de café de los EEUU, Areli Barrera de Grodski y Jorge Cuevas. Areli y su pareja Leon son dueños de tres cafeterías y un negocio de tueste en Carolina del Norte y hablará de su experiencia cambiando el módelo de ventas rapidamente para responder diariamente a nuevas circumstancias. Jorge Cuevas, el Chief Coffee Officer del importador Sustainable Harvest, compartirá ambos las experiencias de ellos como importador y las preguntas y preocupaciones que están escuchando de los productores con quienes están en contacto.
While none of us have the answers, we will identify critical questions we are all going to need to ask over the coming weeks and months regarding COVID-19 and its impact on coffee businesses.
https://coffeecampus.com/blog
Boot Coffee Campus
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What You Need to Know About Economic Injury Disaster Loans
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance can help business owners who are looking for in the form of low-interest, long term direct federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Find out how it works, what you need to do today, and how businesses and private nonprofits of all sizes can benefit in this short information-filled presentation by the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance.
Speaker: Burl Kelton, U.S. Small Business Administration PIO
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CTG Webinar: Adapting to Our Changing Business Environment with COVID-19
Join us on Friday, April 17, at 8 am PDT / 4 pm BST for a webinar with CTG Chair Hylan Joseph and representatives from the guild as they discuss how to adapt to the changing business environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the situation continues to rapidly evolve, we are still waiting to understand the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our industry. This is an unprecedented situation for all of us, but we are heartened by the way communities are coming together to support each other and to make their voices heard.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2990418046475008781
A recording will be available on this updated #CTGBlog post following the live webinar: https://coffeetechniciansguild.org/blog/webinar-adapting-to-our-changing-business-environment-with-covid-19
Panelists:
Hylan Joseph, Chair
Sharla Holladay, Best Beverage Equipment Service
Gene Lemos, Vaneli’s Handcrafted Coffee
Kurt Benedict, Last Man LLC
Questions or Comments?
We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch via email at ctglc@sca.coffee.
Mountain Meditation (from Webinar 3/27) for Mental Health
This is a script of a great mountain meditation that I based the one in the webinar off of. You can read through it when you need some inner-strength but it is even better if you can record yourself reading it and then listen to the recording when you need it!
Palouse Mindfulness Website, adapted from John Kabbat-Zinn
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Equipment Restart Resources
Cleaning Videos on BUNN equipment for Cafes that have been closed.
Virtual Tech services connect a Specialty Coffee Retailer to a Trained Support Technician that can remotely review equipment .
https://commercial.bunn.com/startup-services
It is on our web site at BUNN
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Equipment Restart support
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Virtual Tech Support to Specialty Coffee Retailers to connect them virtual with Technician support