Small Business Survey: Impact of International Paper Mill Closure

We are conducting a survey to understand the effects of the upcoming closure of International Paper in Georgetown on local businesses. Your input is crucial in assessing the impact on the community and identifying potential needs for support.

Section 1: Business Information

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* 1. Business Name

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* 2. Business Type (e.g., retail, services, manufacturing)

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* 3. Years in Operation

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* 4. Number of Employees

Section 2: Awareness and Initial Impact

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* 5. Were you aware of the International Paper mill closure prior to this survey?

Yes

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* 6. Are you a direct supplier of goods and/or services to International Paper?

Yes

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* 7. If yes, please list the top three products or services that you supply to International Paper.

Item 1:

Item 2:

Item 3:

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* 8. Item 3: Do sales to International Paper represent 25% or more of your total sales?

Yes

Unsure

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* 9. Please provide us with an estimate of the financial impact you anticipate from the closure.

No impact

Loss of $0-$50,000

Loss of $50,001 - $100,000

Loss of $100,001 - $150,000

Loss of $150,001 - $200,000

Loss of $200,001 - $250,000

Loss of $250,001 - $300,000

Loss of more than $300,000

Unsure

Prefer not to answer

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* 10. How do you anticipate the closure will affect your business? (Select all that apply)

Decrease in sales

Decrease in foot traffic

Supply chain disruptions

Loss of employees due to relocation

Other (please specify)

Section 3: Economic Effects

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* 11. Have you noticed a change in customer behavior since the announcement of the mill’s closure?

Yes

No changes

If yes, please describe the changes:

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* 12. Are you planning any adjustments to your business operations due to the closure?

Yes

Maybe

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* 13. If yes, what adjustments are you considering? (Select all that apply)

Reducing staff

Changing product/service offerings

Increasing marketing efforts

Seeking new markets or customers

Other (please specify)

Section 4: Community and Support

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* 14. How do you think the closure will impact the overall Georgetown community?

Positive impact

No significant impact

Negative impact

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* 15. What types of support or resources do you think would be most beneficial for local businesses in light of the closure? (Select all that apply)

Financial information

Loan preparation

Job training programs

Marketing support

Product (goods and/or services) development

Business plan writing

E-commerce

Employee recruitment

Networking opportunities

Other (please specify)

Section 5: Additional Comments

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* 16. Do you have any additional comments or concerns regarding the mill closure and its impact on your business?

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback is important for understanding the local economic landscape and guiding support efforts for affected businesses.