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Food & Beverage Entrepreneur Questionnaire

Thank you for participating in this survey for food and non-alcoholic beverage entrepreneurs in Central Virginia. We're particularly interested in hearing from entrepreneurs with packaged food products who are looking to grow and scale their businesses.

Your feedback will help shape support resources, including a potential Food & Beverage Business Accelerator program designed specifically for our region's needs.

Your submission is confidential unless you choose to provide contact details in the final question.
A * beside a question indicates that an answer is required.
Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Hope Lawrence at Venture Central (hope@venturecentralva.com)

What type of food or beverage business do you operate? (If more than one business line, please select the one that generates the majority of your revenue.)

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In which county/city is your business primarily located?

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How long has your business been in operation?

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What is your current business stage?

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How many people does your business currently employ? (Full or part-time)

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What was your approximate annual revenue in the last fiscal year?

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Where do you currently produce your food or beverage products? (Select all that apply)

Do you anticipate needing to move to a different production facility within the next 2 years?

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If you answered "Yes" or "Possibly" to the previous question, what is driving this need to move? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following business support resources have you used for your food/beverage business? (Select all that apply)

How would you rate the availability of business support resources specifically for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Central Virginia?

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Have you ever participated in a business accelerator or incubator program?

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If you answered "Yes" to the above, please share which program(s) and briefly describe your experience:

What are the top THREE challenges your food/beverage business currently faces? (Select up to 3)

What types of business resources would be MOST valuable to help YOU grow your food/beverage business? (Select all that apply)

Would you be interested in participating in a food and beverage business accelerator program in Central Virginia?

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What would be the MOST important benefits or features to include in a food/beverage accelerator program? (Select up to 3)

What format would work best for you to participate in an accelerator program?

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What potential barriers might prevent you from participating in an accelerator program? (Select all that apply)

Would you be willing to pay a fee to participate in a high-quality food and beverage accelerator program?

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If you answered "Yes" or "Possibly" to the previous question, what would you consider a reasonable fee range?

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What specific topics or skills would you like to see covered in a food and beverage accelerator curriculum?

Is there anything else you would like to share about your needs as a food/beverage entrepreneur or your thoughts on a potential accelerator program?

If you would be interested in participating in an accelerator program or would like to discuss this project further, please provide your name, business name, and email address:

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.  I will circle back to each of you later this summer/fall as the project continues.
Hope Lawrence Program Manager, Venture Central www.venturecentralva.com, hope@venturecentralva.com