The Community Road to Recovery Survey
 
We want your views on the current economic recovery.

Please answer the 12 questions below to record your views. Results will be anonymous and will be used to develop economic recovery policies in the South.

1. Which one of the following responses best describes the impact of the economic downturn on your community?

2. Which one of the following responses best describes the impact of the economic downturn on you and your immediate family?

3. Do you feel that economic recovery is underway in your community?

4. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

 Strongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree, Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree
In two years, my community will be in a stronger position than it was in before the downturn.

5. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

 Strongly AgreeAgreeNeither Agree, Nor DisagreeDisagreeStrongly Disagree
This economic downturn requires new approaches to encourage economic recovery. We can't just wait it out.

6. Listed below are some potential actions that communities could take in response to the current economic downturn. Please rank your top three choices from among the actions below:

 First ChoiceSecond ChoiceThird Choice
Develop a community asset map to identify local strengths
Create a local fund to invest in start-up companies
Provide job, financial and other types of counseling to people in the community who are in financial trouble
Help existing local businesses increase their markets by providing export development programs, e-commerce training, and other support services
Launch a "buy local" campaign to encourage people to buy from local businesses
Conduct a study to see what kinds of goods and services are being imported from outside the community in order to see if we might have a market for new businesses to provide these things locally
Build partnerships with other organizations and neighboring communities
Provide entrepreneurial training and support to encourage new business formation
Revamp workforce training programs to prepare workers for jobs in up and coming industries such as green businesses and health care
Reduce regulations that hamper new business development
Look for savings in government operations
Other

7. What is the most important thing your community could do now to position itself for post-recession success?

8. What is the most important thing that government could do to help your community?

9. What state do you live in?

10. What is your age?

11. What type of community do you live in?

12. What best describes your profession?