Youngstown Publishing Company Reopening Survey

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* 1. When do you expect your business to FULLY reopen?

By MidMay

By June 1

By July 1

By September 1

Not sure

Already Open

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How are you preparing for your business to reopen?

Developing policies and procedures to prevent the virus spreading.

Buying masks and other protective equipment.

Buying necessary sanitation supplies and services.

Reconfiguring workplace to accommodate social distancing.

Restructuring staffing to better protect employees.

Restructuring the entire business model to account for broader aspects of COVID-19 impact.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What financial steps has your firm taken to adjust to COVID-19 related disruptions?

Increased use of existing credit line(s).

Applied for new forms of financing.

Increased precautionary saving and cash reserves.

Laid off workers permanently.

Laid off workers temporarily.

Furloughed workers (paid or unpaid, with workers retaining access to most benefits.)

Cut employee pay.

Reduced employee hours and/or operating hours.

Delayed or renegotiated payments to suppliers or landlords.

Delayed or cancelled planned capital expenditures.

Ceased operations permanently.

Ceased operations temporarily.

None of the above.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Has your firm been able to access additional financing to mitigate any cash flow interruptions?

We have not needed to seek additional financing.

We sought access to additional financing and we received it.

We sought access to additional financing but were unable to secure it.

We sought access to additional financing but have not heard whether we will receive it.

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* 5. How long do you anticipate that it will take for your firm’s output to return to pre-crisis levels?

3 months from now.

6 months from now.

12 months from now.

More than a year from now.

Not sure at this time.

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* 6. Do you believe that state-ordered business shutdowns were necessary to stop the spread of the virus?

Yes

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* 7. In which county is your business located?

Columbiana, OH

Mahoning, OH

Trumbull, OH

Mercer, PA

Lawrence, PA

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please select your industry.

Manufacturing

Energy

Construction

Logistics & Transportation

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Financial Services

Real Estate

Retail

Education

Professional Services

IT & Tech

Hospitality, Culture & Entertainment

Government

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How many employees do you have?

1-5

6-10

11-20

21-50

51-100

101-250

251-500

501 or more

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* 10. Please describe any important developments related to the impact of COVID-19 on your business operations. Although this survey is anonymous, leave your name, email and phone number if you're interested in speaking to a reporter.