Business Eclipse Planning Survey - May 2023

INTRODUCTION

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses to share some preliminary insights on preparations for the solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024. Your responses will help us understand your needs, provide you resources and assess an appropriate community response.

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* 1. Do you anticipate your business will be open on the day of the solar eclipses?

Yes, business as usual.

Yes, but with amended hours of operation.

Undecided

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* 2. Please rate your your business eclipse preparedness:

	Not Prepared		Somewhat Prepared		Completely Prepared	N/A
Staffing Plan	Staffing Plan Not Prepared	Staffing Plan	Staffing Plan Somewhat Prepared	Staffing Plan	Staffing Plan Completely Prepared	Staffing Plan N/A
Point of Sale Back-Up Plan	Point of Sale Back-Up Plan Not Prepared	Point of Sale Back-Up Plan	Point of Sale Back-Up Plan Somewhat Prepared	Point of Sale Back-Up Plan	Point of Sale Back-Up Plan Completely Prepared	Point of Sale Back-Up Plan N/A
Communication Back-Up Plan	Communication Back-Up Plan Not Prepared	Communication Back-Up Plan	Communication Back-Up Plan Somewhat Prepared	Communication Back-Up Plan	Communication Back-Up Plan Completely Prepared	Communication Back-Up Plan N/A
Customer Communication	Customer Communication Not Prepared	Customer Communication	Customer Communication Somewhat Prepared	Customer Communication	Customer Communication Completely Prepared	Customer Communication N/A
Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery	Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery Not Prepared	Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery	Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery Somewhat Prepared	Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery	Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery Completely Prepared	Sourcing, Product Storage & Delivery N/A
Staff/Customer Eye Safety	Staff/Customer Eye Safety Not Prepared	Staff/Customer Eye Safety	Staff/Customer Eye Safety Somewhat Prepared	Staff/Customer Eye Safety	Staff/Customer Eye Safety Completely Prepared	Staff/Customer Eye Safety N/A
Restroom Access	Restroom Access Not Prepared	Restroom Access	Restroom Access Somewhat Prepared	Restroom Access	Restroom Access Completely Prepared	Restroom Access N/A
Parking Plan	Parking Plan Not Prepared	Parking Plan	Parking Plan Somewhat Prepared	Parking Plan	Parking Plan Completely Prepared	Parking Plan N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you intend to host an eclipse watch party or event at your place of business?

Yes

Undecided

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* 4. If so, what is the maximum number of guests you are prepared to accommodate?

Fewer than 25

26-50

51-100

101-250

More than 250

Not applicable

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* 5. If you accept reservations, please indicate your current availability.

Completely booked.

75-99% booked

50-74% booked

25-49% booked

0-24% booked

Not applicable, we do not accept reservations

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* 6. Have you made any changes to operations on the dates of the eclipses. (check all that apply)

Increase to usual pricing or fee schedule.

Requiring a longer length of stay.

Requiring a larger reservation deposit or earlier time of payment.

Offering special eclipse packages, events or experiences

Expanding typical capacity or product availability.

Limiting typical capacity or product availability.

Adding additional security.

We do not anticipate making any changes.

We have not made these decisions yet.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What are your greatest concerns in preparing your business for the eclipse events? (check all that apply)

Ability to source, store or receive delivery of needed supplies/services

Resilience/redundancy of Internet and cellular capacity needed for business operations

Having enough workers to accommodate demand

Ability to get workers to and from home with increased traffic

Potential for traffic jams or access restrictions

Helping my customers and employees safely view the eclipse

Planning for an event unlike other events the community has hosted

Knowing and understanding the community's safety and security plans for these events

Weather conditions that limit eclipse viewing

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What type of business do you operate?

Lodging

Food Service

Winery/tasting room/brewery/distillery

Attraction

Retail

Transportation/Shuttle

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Agriculture

Construction

Education

Governmental/public service

Non-Profit

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Are you interested in attending an industry-specific focus group, hosted by the Chamber, to discuss planning with your peers?

Yes

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* 10. If you are interested in attending an eclipse focus group, please share your name and email to receive notification/invitation. (Your name and email will be used for this purpose only and will NOT shared in any other way.)

Name

Company

Email Address

Thank you for your participation. As the eclipse approaches, we will continue to share information with you.