Launchpad Business Interest Survey
Welcome to the Walla Walla Launchpad Business Interest Survey! Time to complete: Approximately 5–7 minutes.
Business Profile
What is your business name?
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What is your name?
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First Name
Last Name
Please provide your email address:
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example@example.com
What is the best phone number to reach you?
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
What industry best describes your business? (Select all that apply)
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Retail / Boutique
Food & Beverage / Specialty Food
Wine / Viticulture / Craft Beverage
Artisan / Maker / Handmade Goods
Professional Services / Tech
Other
Does your business currently have a physical presence in Walla Walla?
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Yes, a dedicated commercial space
Yes, operating out of my home
Yes, operating out of a co-working space
Yes, pop-ups / Farmers Market only
No, not yet
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Stage of Development
What stage of development is your business currently in?
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Ideation: I have a concept but no formal business plan or revenue yet
Planning: I am actively writing a business plan and organizing finances
Launch: I am ready to launch within the next 3–6 months
Early Operations: I am currently operating (under 2 years) and looking to scale.
Do you currently have a formalized, written business plan?
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Yes, fully complete
It’s in progress
No, and I need help creating one
How is your business currently funded, or how do you plan to fund it? (Select all that apply)
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Personal savings / Bootstrapping
Friends and family
Bank loan / SBA loan
Seeking investors / grants
How many people currently work for your business?
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It’s just me
2-3
4-6
7-10
10+
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Operational Capacity & Footprint
If provided a space in a downtown incubator, how many hours per week would your business be able to operate/be open to the public?
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Less than 20 hours
20–35 hours
36–50 hours (Standard retail/business hours)
50+ hours (Including late weekends)
What are your ideal days of operation? (Check all that apply)
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
How many square feet of physical space does your business realistically need to operate?
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Small kiosk / Shared shelf space (Under 100 sq ft)
Small footprint (100–300 sq ft)
Medium footprint (301–750 sq ft)
Large footprint (751+ sq ft)
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Resource Needs & Program Support
What are the biggest barriers preventing your business from succeeding or growing right now? (Choose up to 3)
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High cost of downtown commercial rent
Lack of marketing/branding expertise
Navigating local permits, licensing, and zoning
Financial management, bookkeeping, or tax compliance
Access to capital/funding
Lack of mentorship or business network
Which incubator resources would you utilize the most? (Select all that apply)
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Subsidized operational space
Shared high-speed internet and utilities
Point-of-Sale (POS) and inventory software
1-on-1 business coaching/mentorship
Educational workshops (Marketing, Accounting, Legal)
Shared marketing/promotional campaigns by the Foundation
Does your business require specific utility infrastructure to operate? (Select all that apply)
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Standard electrical/Wi-Fi only
High-voltage power (220V+)
Water access / sink inside my dedicated space
Enhanced ventilation / Hood space
Other
What equipment do you need in order to operate?
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Do you have the equipment you need?
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Yes, I have the equipment
No, I do not have the equipment, but I am able to have the equipment before entering an incubator program
No, I do not have the equipment, and I will need funding before I can get the equipment
Do you need storage space for your equipment, stock, or other business-related items?
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Yes, I will need storage
No, I will not need storage
What monthly rent fits your budget?
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Under $300 per month
$301 - $600 per month
$601 - $1,000 per month
$1,001 or more per month
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Intent & Commitment
If selected, what is your target timeline to enter the incubator program?
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Immediately (Within 1–3 months)
Sometime this year (4–12 months)
Future planning (1+ years out)
What lease term would work best for you?
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Month-to-Month
3 month
6 month
1 year+
Incubator programs generally require participants to attend monthly educational cohorts or mentoring sessions. Are you willing and able to commit to 2–4 hours of business education per month?
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Yes, absolutely
Yes, depending on the schedule
No
What is your ultimate long-term goal after participating in an incubator program?
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To transition into a permanent, independent commercial brick-and-mortar downtown
To scale an online/e-commerce business and use this as a temporary launchpad
To keep my business micro-sized/local long-term
Other
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In person sessions
We will be hosting in-person information sessions in September to share how the Launchpad program will work, review the timeline, and answer your questions. Please let us know your availability so we can accommodate as many participants as possible.
Will you be able to attend an in-person information session about the Launchpad program?
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Yes, please notify me when the date is set
No, I cannot attend but would like to receive the digital info packet via email
No, I am not interested at this time
Which days of the week are you generally available to attend? (Select all that apply)
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
What times of day work best for you? (Select all that apply)
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Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lunch Block: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Late Afternoon: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Evening: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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