Happy Wednesday - we can't believe it is almost November already! This week on our Big I Buzz we are going over a few important dates that you should know, the newest update to Gov. Evers' public gathering restrictions and the 2020 Agency Universe Study. 

Important Dates You Should Know: 

First, Our Online Community launches next Monday, November 2nd! You can connect, collaborate and engage with other industry professionals on this curated platform exclusively available for our members. Our Thought Leaders (previously known as Committee Members) have already been enjoying our Online Community, and we can't wait to open up this new platform for all members next week! Stay on the lookout for an email from IIAW as we send out directions on how to sign up. 

Next, we want to remind everyone that the deadline for the second round of We're All In Small Business Grants is November 2nd. Grants are available to all eligible Wisconsin small businesses. Priority will be given to businesses hardest hit by the pandemic, such as restaurants and taverns, hair and nail salons and barber shops, and other services. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply for the second round of We're All In Grants here: https://bit.ly/3jecX62

Finally, another thing to remember for November 2nd - it's the final Big 'I' Wisconsin CE Day! Boost your insurance knowledge and earn up to eight (8) P&C continuing education credits online in just one day. Big 'I' Wisconsin CE Day is being offered by the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin in partnership with the Big 'I' Virtual University (VU). Register for as many or as few classes as you like, and save 25% compliments of the IIAW! Just enter promo code BIGIWICEDAY.  

Appeals Court Puts Hold on Wisconsin Governor's Public-Gathering Restrictions 

Another update has come to the recent public gathering limitations set by Gov. Tony Evers as on October 23rd, a Wisconsin appeals court put a hold on Gov. Tony Evers' restrictions on public gatherings pending appeal. The Tavern League of Wisconsin had challenged Evers' Oct. 6th order. A Sawyer County judge on Oct. 14th blocked the health order, but a Barron County judge reinstated it five days later. 

2020 Agency Universe Study

In the current environment with the issues we are all facing, your input is more important than ever. We are asking all of our members to complete this 2020 Agency Universe Survey, which is the most comprehensive and important survey of independent agents in the United States. This survey should take about 20 minutes and it is completely confidential. The IIABA is rewarding participation - once completed, you will be entered in their drawing for participation prizes totaling $3,500, including a $1,000 grand prize, two $500 second prizes, four $250 third prizes and five $100 prizes.IIABA will be sending a summary of the results to the agents who complete the survey and the results will also be published in the IA Magazine and many other industry publications. Again, your responses are completely confidential. Take the 2020 Agency Universe Survey here.

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