Tri-Cities Open for Business COVID-19 Response Poll

In order to best serve our membership, we would like your insights regarding COVID-19 and how it may be affecting your business.

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* 1. Is your company being impacted by the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak?

Yes

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* 2. If so, how? (check all that apply)

Our supply chain is interrupted

We have completely closed our physical place of business

We have adjusted our hours of operation

The market is causing us to draw on our line of credit

We are starting to restrict spending because of the uncertainty

We are experiencing significant increases in consumer demand for certain items

We are experiencing decreases in sales (or donations, if you are a non-profit)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. As concerns grow over the spread of COVID-19, what, if anything, is your company doing to address the issue (check all that apply)?

Nothing - business as usual

Routinely sharing updates on COVID-19

Providing hand sanitizer for staff use

Providing hand sanitizer for customer use

Increasing cleaning of workspaces and common areas

Restricting employee travel

Restricting in-person gatherings (meetings, events, etc.) over a certain number

Restricting all in-person gatherings regardless of size

Encouraging employees to work from home depending on their position

Requiring employees to work from home depending on their position

Other (please explain in the comment box below)

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* 4. How are you handling HR & payroll issues as they relate to COVID-19? (check all that apply)

Informing employees how insurance covers the cost of being tested

Informing employees how to use telemedicine and encouraging them to use it if symptoms arise

Assisting employees that are ill for long periods of time with filing a claim if applicable (based on short term disability policies)

Allowing employees to use all available sick and vacation paid time off if they are ill or quarantined

Allowing usage of other types of paid time off, such as bereavement, floating holiday, volunteer, etc.

Giving employees an "advance" on wages or paid time off

Sending non-exempt/hourly employees home without pay if they are ill and/or as adjustments to operations are made

Closing the business for a period of time and not paying any employees during closure

Continuing to pay wages to employees that are off work for quarantine or illness

Other (please specify)

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* 5. The Chamber is exploring ways to connect business experts with our members for guidance during this crisis. Which types of resources are most relevant to your business needs at this time?

Lending, new business loans, and standard financial assistance

Accessing emergency funds related to coronavirus response available through local, state, or federal programs

Help understanding how local, state, or federal mandates impact my business operations

Help with employee processes like layoffs, furloughs, and/or reduced hours

Help with workplace accommodation processes like working from home and virtual meetings

Helping my employees access additional medical benefits and/or health resources

Helping my employees access unemployment benefits

Other (please specify)

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* 6. First name

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* 7. Last name

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* 8. Business name

Thank you for your feedback. Please contact the Chamber if we can help you with anything. 509.736.0510.