Have you heard about the proposed Eastern Shore Rail Trail? Are you a hospitality business owner interested in serving trail users? Want to start a new business to serve trail users? Join our online Community Assessment for Entrepreneurs.

This evaluation is a joint effort of the Eastern Shore Tourism Commission and Old Dominion University (ODU). The purpose of this survey is to understand existing business owners and potential new business owners. Interested in serving users of the proposed Eastern Shore Rail Trail.

Existing business owners and potential entrepreneurs are encouraged to complete the survey.

All responses are anonymous.

ODU students compile their responses into assessments under the guidance of ODU Associate Professor Lindsay Usher, Ph.D. This information will help the tourism board better understand the potential connections between local businesses and trails, as well as the needs of new entrepreneurs.

Want to participate in a survey? Available online in English and Spanish.

Please contact Dr. Usher at [email protected] with any questions regarding the study.