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Project THRIVE: Business Application
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About Project THRIVE
Thank you for your interest in participating in Project THRIVE! This program is brand new to the Shenandoah Valley and was created with intentions to assist area businesses and nonprofit organizations in the journey from surviving to thriving in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project THRIVE is a six-week, virtual, facilitated program provided by JMU's Professional & Continuing Education (PCE). We are proud to introduce this program and we are looking for 8 to 10 businesses to become a part of our inaugural cohort. We hope that the relationships you will build within this cohort will continue to grow beyond our six weeks together.
Throughout your participation in Project THRIVE, you will be supported by PCE staff and JMU students who are determined to see you succeed.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.jmu.edu/pce/
Confidentiality Statement
The results obtained from your application will be kept in confidence. Your information will be stored in a secure location accessible only to PCE staff.
Contact Information
Business Information
Business Name
Business Phone
Business Email
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Address Line 2
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Participant Information
First Name
Last Name
Personal Phone
Personal Email
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Zipcode
What is your position within your business?
Business Information
Please describe your business in 1-2 sentences. If you have a mission statement, please include that here. (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)
Please describe your typical customer. (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)
How does your business meet your customers' needs? (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)
How many employees work at your business?
How many years has your business been in operation?
On average, how many customers does your business serve throughout the week?
Applications Questions
How has the COVID pandemic affected your business? Please select all that apply (at least 5) and place them in rank order from greatest (1) to least (5).
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Change in number of employees
1
Temporary closure(s)
2
Altered hours of operation
3
Disruption of projects and other operations
4
Diminished employee morale
5
Necessity for financial assistance (loans & grants)
6
Change in demand from our customers
7
Modifications to our physical space
8
Modifications to how our services and/or products are delivered
9
Changes to how we interact with our customers
10
Transition to e-commerce options and/or curbside services
11
Change in workplace costs (such as cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment)
12
What strategies have you used to address recent obstacles? Were any of these strategies successful? Why or why not? (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)
Thinking into the immediate future, what barriers are keeping your business from thriving? Please select all that apply (at least 3) and place them in rank order from greatest (1) to least (3).
Drag your choices here to rank them
Reduced employment
1
General instability
2
Limited marketing
3
Financial concerns
4
Increased demand from customers
5
Reduced demand from customers
6
Reduced interactions with customers
7
Disruption of projects and other operations
8
Diminished employee morale
9
Necessity for financial assistance (loans & grants)
10
Modifications to our physical space
11
Modifications to how our services and/or products are delivered
12
Transition to e-commerce options and/or curbside services
13
Increased workplace costs (such as cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment)
14
What are your immediate fears for the future of your business? (Check all that apply.)
Having to close my business permanently
Not being able to keep my staff healthy and safe
Not being able to keep my customers healthy and safe
Not being able to meet the needs of my customers
Not being able to adapt to the changes in our customers' demands
Having to prioritize business expenses over personal expenses (such as healthcare)
Having to prioritize personal expenses (such as healthcare) over business expenses
Having to choose to furlough and/or lay off employees
Increased non-work demands on staff (such as child care)
Other
N/A
Have you applied for COVID-related external funding (grants and loans) to assist your business?
Yes, I have APPLIED and RECEIVED external funding
Yes, I have APPLIED but DID NOT RECEIVE external funding
I have considered this option but did not apply
I have not considered this option
Certify and Submit
Please read and agree to the following statements before submitting your application:
Yes
I maintain a leadership position within the business for which I am applying to participate in Project THRIVE.
Yes
I understand that Project THRIVE will last 6 weeks and will require approximately 3 hours of my time each week.
Yes
I understand that there may be additional work outside of the weekly Project THRIVE sessions.
Yes
I understand that the business I represent may be eligible for Project THRIVE grant opportunities, but only after my completion of the entire program.
Yes
I understand that Project THRIVE sessions will be facilitated using a virtual video meeting platform.
Yes
I understand that I am expected to attend every Project THRIVE session and that the person whose contact information is listed above will be the only person permitted to attend.
Yes
I understand that I am expected to actively interact with the facilitator and other Project THRIVE participants. This includes having my video camera on during weekly sessions.
Yes
I understand that the submission of this application does not guarantee a spot as a Project THRIVE participant.
Yes
I want to submit my application to participate in Project THRIVE at this time.
Yes
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