WELCOME TO THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY BUSINESS ASSESSMENT

Thank you for participating in this assessment of the impact of Hurricane Michael on Florida businesses. This assessment is being conducted by the International Economic Development Council in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the West Florida and Apalachee Regional Planning Councils, local Chambers of Commerce, and others. The results will be used to help local governments frame their long-term recovery priorities to foster a resilient business climate. All information will be kept strictly confidential, and data will be aggregated so as to not associate any information with one particular business. You will not be contacted if you do not want to be, but you may elect to receive follow-up communication from a local economic development organization, chamber of commerce, or regional planning council if you so choose.

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* 1. In which industry sector does your business, or the business you are responding on behalf of, operate?

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* 2. Please describe the specific goods and/or services your business provides.

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* 3. In which county is this business based?

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* 4. How long has the business been operating?

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* 5. What is the current condition of the business?

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* 6. Compared to a year ago, how is the business doing?

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* 7. What was the direct or indirect impact to the business from Hurricane Michael?

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* 8. If it closed, how long was the business closed after the hurricane?

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* 9. Are you concerned your business will be forced to close permanently or relocate in the next few months?

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* 10. What are the top three challenges to full recovery?

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* 11. If recovery has gone well, what has made that possible?

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* 12. Have you had any changes to your customer base since the hurricane?

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* 13. How are you financing repairs or restitution of the business?

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* 14. How many people worked for the business before the hurricane and right now?  What caused the change in employees? (e.g., loss of workforce housing, loss of transportation)

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* 15. Would you like (free) business counseling to assist in determining next steps?

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* 16. If you would like a referral to business counseling services, please indicate all topics you would like to cover.

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* 17. Would you like to be contacted by your local economic development office or another service provider?

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* 18. Do you have any other comments?

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