Community Capacity Questionnaire - Form A
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Community Capacity

 All of the timeMost of the timeOccasionallyVery seldomNever
1. Community leaders understand and use information (such as the US Census) about the community and the region to make strategic decisions.
3. People from different backgrounds and incomes work together to make the community a better place.
5. We believe that, in the long run, we have to do it ourselves.
7. Our community leaders and organizations encourage a deliberate transition of power to a younger generation.
9. The community provides leadership opportunities for youth.
11. Strong multi-generational family traditions are demonstrated in our community when we see all ages participating in events.
13. New residents typically feel welcome in our community.
15. Our community projects show respect for the various cultures of community members.
17. Residents in our community tolerate others with different perspectives.
19. In our community projects, "who does what by when" (accountability) is made public.
21. We pay attention to the results of our community betterment efforts by celebrating successes while acknowledging that there is still work to do.
23. A variety of people will run for public office and feel that doing so is not a risk.

Local Economy

 All of the timeMost of the timeOccasionallyVery seldomNever
25. Members of the community and local businesses are aware of competitive positioning (marketing, global niche, etc.).
27. People in our community recognize the value of supporting local business.
29. The community is supportive of entrepreneurship in media, the press, and other areas.
31. The community leaders understand the limitations and opportunities that result from the physical environment and make decisions accordingly.
33. Our community supports local business in planning for passing these businesses to new owners.

Investment in the Community

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35. Our community invests in its future by passing school bonds, hospital bonds, or library projects.
37. Donations for projects come from all segments of the community.
39. Typical fund raising efforts result in many small gifts as well as large gifts.
41. Local businesses support the community through donations.
43. Our community shows a strong support for education through K-12 plus life long learning, job skills training and birth to 5 programs.

Youth Engagement

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45. Adults in our community involve young people (under age 18) in decisions that impact the community's future.
47. Our community supports youth entrepreneurship programs and events such as young entrepreneur fairs, apprenticeships, micro-business projects, etc.
49. Young entrepreneurs in our community participate in organizations or peer group to pursue their creative talents and work with other young entrepreneurs.
51. The community provides leadership opportunities for youth to work as peers with adults.
53. Our community offers positive things for young people to do beyond sports and school-sponsored events and activities.
55. Our community positively acknowledges young adults who move to the community.
57. Our schools economic development plan includes youth entrepreneurship as a priority.
59. Our school offers educational alternatives for students who do not plan to attend a four-year college after high school, such as trade prep courses and apprenticeships.
61. Our community invests money in youth-lead programs and projects.

Entrepreneurship

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63. Most people in my community really support entrepreneurs when they fail and are trying again with a new business.
65. Most people in my community would like to create and grow a business.
67. My community has developed programs to encourage and support entrepreneurs to develop and grow.
69. My community offers business or entrepreneurial training.
71. My community has access to venture capital and/or angel investors.
73. Good business ideas in my community can attract the necessary financial capital to get them going.

75. The focus of my community's economic development efforts include:

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Business attraction
Supporting existing business
Working with only businesses in town
Working with both town and country businesses
Considering farms and ranches as part of the business community
Helping new businesses get started

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