Pandemic Business Impact Survey

The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to help minimize the economic impact on our local business community. We would like you to share how this virus is impacting your business, and what information or support you find most helpful. Please note that information provided in this form may be subject to the Public Information Act.

Overall, how has the Coronavirus pandemic affected revenues for your business?

Decreased by 50% or More

Decreased by 50% or Less

Increased by 50% or Less

Increased by 50% or More

Neither Increase nor Decrease by more than 10%

Are you aware of any businesses (including your own) that are at risk of closing due to the pandemic?

Yes

Did you have to lay off employees at any point during the past year as a direct or indirect result from the COVID-19 pandemic or any COVID-19 related business restrictions?

Yes

If so, what percentage of your employees did you have to lay off?

Have you had to borrow funds from a private lending institution to remain open?

Yes

Have you had to put off needed repairs or equipment purchases as a result of decreased revenues or available capital?

Yes

Have you been slow in paying or have you missed any scheduled payments on expenses, not including loans? Examples of other scheduled payments include rent, utilities, and payroll. Scheduled payments that have been forgiven should not be considered to be missed.

Yes

Since March 13, 2020, have you received financial assistance from any of these programs from the Federal government? Select all that apply and total amount received:

In the next 6 months, do you think your business will need to do any of the following? Select all that apply:

Obtain financial assistance or additional capital

Identify new supply chain options

Develop online sales or websites=Increase marketing or sales

Learn how to better provide for the safety of customers and employees

Identify and hire new employees

Permanently close this business

None of the above

Your responses will be reviewed by our Executive Committee to best determine legislative priorities and future WCEDC projects.