The Convention and Visitors Bureau has scheduled special seminars for local businesses seeking information on how they will be affected by the total eclipse of the sun in August.

There are three seminars scheduled June 12, at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The seminars will be held at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center at 1201 N. Woodbine Road.

The gatherings will feature a panel of experts and business owners available to discuss planning for the largest St. Joseph tourism event in recent memory.

Officials point out that with increased numbers of people on area roads, using cell phones and other devices, could affect everyone.

Questions they hope to answer for you include:
Will cell phones and credit card machines work?
Will delivery drivers be able to get to and from your business?
Will you have enough inventory, food, water and supplies to sell?
Will your staff be able to get to and from work on time?

The CVB says the four-day event has already gotten international attention, and are offering the seminars so you can be prepared. No RSVP is required for the free seminars. The totality will occur for more than two minutes on August 21, 2017.