March 2024 Boerne Business Buzz
Something big is coming to Boerne next month! The City of Boerne and Kendall County are in the path of a total solar eclipse, which is projected to bring tens of thousands to our community on and around April 8th. By now, most of us have hear about the upcoming eclipse, but is your business prepared? I’d like to share a few things that business owners and managers should consider as the eclipse date approaches.
Do you have back-up plans? Many businesses that don’t directly serve visitors have considered closing for the day, or having employees work from home. With added traffic and school closures throughout the region, transportation to and from work will be difficult. With so many added visitors in town, cell phone and internet services may become overwhelmed and inoperable. Do you have back-up plans to process payments for customers, such as having extra cash on hand to make change?
Do you have a communication plan? If your business is planning to have a closure, adjusted hours, or a special event, make sure that you’ve clearly communicated that information with clients and customers.
Have you rescheduled deliveries? If you have regularly scheduled deliveries at your location, it may be a good idea to get any needed items in the week before the eclipse, as traffic is expected to heavily increase on the Saturday and Sunday before the event.
Do you need to increase services for customers? We will have a large influx of visitors in the area, which means more need for restrooms, garbage receptacles, and parking. Your business may need to consider increasing these services for the event, or if that’s not an option, limiting those services for employees or customers only.
Do you have a safety or viewing plan? There will be an increased presence of emergency responders in our area, and we are so grateful for all the hard work and planning they’ve already done to keep our community safe. Discussing a safety plan or evacuation plan with employees before the event is a good way to prepare. If your business has outdoor spaces, consider offering employees and customers protective glasses to view this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon!
If you’re looking for more information on the upcoming eclipse, be sure to visit www.eclipseboerne.com. You’ll be able to find a wealth of safety information, as well as a schedule of the numerous exciting events that our local businesses have planned to celebrate the total eclipse!
In other news, we’ve had some awesome business join the Boerne Chamber over the past month, and I’d like to welcome A Country French Getaway in Boerne Air BnB, American Heart Association, The Astin Group, Boerne Famers Market, Cherish Relations, Days Inn, EDGE Business Solutions, Girl Friday Task Us, Gotcha Covered of NW San Antonio and Boerne, Heather Stolle’s School of Dance, HOTWORX Boerne, Indulge Wine Bar, Lee’s Massage, The Little Gym of Boerne, The Lodge at Leon Springs, Massage Matters, Patriot Dryer Vent Cleaning, Reliance Financial Partners, Rivers Edge Counseling + Wellness – Boerne, SqueegeMaster, and Wild Birds Unlimited of Boerne. We’re glad you’re here!
For more info on our upcoming events, or info on becoming a member of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, please give us a call at (830) 249-8000 or visit us online at www.boerne.org.