Mosholu Preservation Corporation (MPC) has partnered with Columbia University to collect data, through a survey, to ascertain the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in New York City, as well as identifying what can be done to help the business community in both the short and long-term to survive the crisis.

 

The COVID Watcher Small Business Survey is a research, advocacy and policy tool. Its purpose is to identify and understand the challenges facing small business owners as a result of COVID-19, and learn about what they are already doing to ensure their economic viability, and the health and safety of their customers and employees.

 

Upon completion, a summary report will be released providing analysis of the data and recommendations for support. The report and data will also be shared with survey participants, professional associations, business improvement districts (BIDs), and policymakers.

 

The ultimate goal is to improve policies impacting small business, ensure that resources are targeted to the needs identified in the survey, and help small businesses survive and thrive during and beyond the pandemic.

 

MPC and Columbia University are encouraging small businesses to complete the survey, the deadline for which has been extended to Dec. 7. It takes ten minutes to complete and can be accessed here.