Introduction

Flathead Valley Community College and the Montana University System are interested in partnering to bring more bachelors degree opportunities to Flathead County residents. The purpose of this survey is to get your input, as a business owner, on the types of educational opportunities that will be most beneficial to your business and the Flathead Valley in general. The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and feedback.

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* 1. What is the name of your business

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* 2. Which of the following industry catagories best fits your business?

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* 3. How many people does your business currently employ?

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* 4. What percentage of your current workforce would you estimate holds a bachelor's degree or higher?

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* 5. Thinking of your particular business, in which of the following educational areas would it be beneficial to have access to local bachelor's degrees? (you may select more than one)

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* 6. Thinking of Flathead County as a whole, in which of the following educational areas would it be beneficial to have access to local bachelor's degrees? (you may select more than one)

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* 7. If a higher education center were opened in Flathead County, what specific educational programs would you most want to see made available to local residents?

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* 8. In which ways would you be willing to support your current employees if they pursued a bachelor's degree locally? (check all that apply)

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* 9. In your opinion, how important is access to locally delivered bachelor's degrees to Flathead County's economic development?

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* 10. How would you describe Flathead County residents access to Bachelor's degrees currently?

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* 11. Which educational delivery modes would be appealing to your employees? (check all that apply)

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* 12. Do you have any additional comments regarding access to bachelor's degrees in Flathead County?

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