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About You

The Grow Waynesboro: Rockfish Gateway business training program welcomes entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. To help us understand your current experience and business knowledge, please complete the information below as fully as you can. There are no wrong answers, and it’s ok if you don’t know the answer, your responses simply help us tailor program topics and support to your needs.

Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

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(all correspondences about the class will be via email so please provide an e-mail address that you check frequently)

Tell us about yourself

What is your prior experience in operating a business?

No prior experience

Some prior experience (e.g., worked at a small business, managed a department, etc.)

Have owned/operated a business before

Have you created a business plan before?

No, this would be my first time

Yes, but it was a while ago

Yes, I have created business plans before

Have you pitched your business idea to investors or a panel before?

No, this would be my first time

Yes, but it was a while ago

Yes, I have pitched my business idea before

What is your primary motivation for starting this business?

Pursue a passion/personal interest

Identified a market need/opportunity

Desire to be your own boss

Other

What is your current level of financial readiness to start this business?

I have secured funding/financing

I am actively working on securing funding/financing

I am still exploring funding options

Unsure

Do you have any prior experience or expertise related to the products/services your new business will offer?

Yes, significant relevant experience

Yes, some relevant experience

No prior experience in this area

Are you planning to operate this business full-time or part-time?

Full-time

Part-time

How confident are you in your ability to open a brick-and-mortar business in Waynesboro by November 30th of 2026?

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Not very confident

How prepared do you feel to pitch your business idea and compete for the grant funding?

Very prepared

Somewhat prepared

Not very prepared

What type of business are you planning to open?

Do you plan to be the sole owner or will there be multiple owners/investors?

Which of the following are true for your business? Check any and all that apply*

Has or is planning to have a downtown location

Has or is planning to have a “bricks and mortar” storefront

Is an arts or cultural related business

Manufacturers its own products locally/in-house

Has an outdoor recreation component

Would be considered a “general merchandise” store

Offers food and/or drink

Sells health & personal care items and/or services

Sells furniture and/or home furnishings

Sells clothing and/or clothing accessories

Sells sporting goods, hobby, book and/or music items

Is a specialty food store

Is a services or consulting business

What do you plan to name your new business?

What is the planned location for your business?*

How long have you been working on this idea?*

When do you plan to open your business?*

What is your general plan to market the business?

How many people do you think your business will employ?

Funding Request – if you were to receive grant funding, how do you envision using the funds?

Anything else you’d like to tell us?

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