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What’s Considered an Essential Business in Milwaukee, WI?

During the Stay At Home order provided to Wisconsin residents, businesses that are deemed Nonessential are being forced to temporarily suspend operations for public safety and to decrease the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). However, that still leaves those classified as Essential Businesses. What are considered Essential Businesses in the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin? 


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What IS and ISN’T an Essential Business in Wisconsin? 

On a national scale, what’s considered an Essential Business is pretty standard across the board. However, official rulings, at this time, are made on a state level. What Wisconsin defines as an Essential Business can be found here.

Essential Business Locations in Milwaukee, WI 

Essential Business categories for Wisconsin locations are as follows:

  • Healthcare and Public Health Organizations 
  • Human Service Operations 
  • Essential Infrastructure 
  • Essential Government Functions 
  • CISA List 
  • Stores that Sell Groceries and Medicine 
  • Food and Beverage Production and Agriculture 
  • Childcare Settings 
  • Financial Institutions and Services 
  • Organizations that Provide Charitable and Social Services 
  • Gas Stations and Businesses Needed for Transportation 
  • Transportation 
  • Critical Trades 
  • Home-Based Care and Services 
  • Professional Services 
  • Mail, Post, Shipping, Logistics, Delivery and Pick-Up Services 
  • Manufacture, Distribution and Supply Chain for Critical Products and Industries 
  • Critical Labor Union Functions 
  • Hardware and Supplies Stores 
  • Higher Educational Institutions 
  • Laundry Services 
  • Media 
  • Hotels and Motels 
  • Weddings, Funerals, and Religious Entities 
  • Restaurants (Off-Premise/Carryout Sales) 
  • Bars and Breweries (Off-Premise/Carryout Sales) 
  • Supplies to Work from Home 
  • Supplies for Essential Businesses and Operations and Essential Governmental Functions 

All persons are asked to observe and participate in basic social distancing protocols when sharing an area with others.

Please visit the link in the previous section for more information. 

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Palmen Motors is an Essential Business in Kenosha, Wisconsin 

Professional automotive service can still be found at the Palmen Motors service department, which qualifies as an Essential Business under the category of ‘Businesses Need for Transportation’. If your vehicle needs regular or emergency maintenance, schedule a service appointment at Palmen Motors online.


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Find Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Sales and Service in Milwaukee, WI 

What other businesses and services are opened and offered in the Milwaukee and greater Southeast Wisconsin areas? Learn more by continuing to read our blog here at Palmen Motors. For additional assistance, please contact us. The Palmen Motors dealership is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and provides Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicle sales, used auto sales, and automotive maintenance services to drivers in Racine, Milwaukee, and more!