RiverheadChamberNeedsAssessment Survey

1. Why do you need the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce?

On behalf of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce we are inviting our active and non active members to lay it on the line. Tell us what we can do for you. By completing this survey you WILL have a voice in the Riverhead business community.

1. Are you currently a member of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce?

	Yes	No
Yes	Are you currently a member of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce? Yes Yes	No
No	No Yes	No

2. How long have you been in business?

How long have you been in business? Less than a year

1-3 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

3. What is the biggest issue facing your business?

What is the biggest issue facing your business?

4. What is the biggest issue facing the Riverhead business community?

What is the biggest issue facing the Riverhead business community?

5. What would be your suggestions to the incoming Riverhead Town Board?

What would be your suggestions to the incoming Riverhead Town Board?

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6. How could the chamber help your business?

How could the chamber help your business? Provide cross-promotion opportunites with other businesses

Provide discounted advertising opportunities

Provide visibility for my business on the internet

Provide a sounding board for new ideas and education

Other

7. How would you rate the Chamber of Commerce as an advocate for your business?

	Great, no room for improvement	Good	Satisfactory	Poor
Community presence	*How would you rate the Chamber of Commerce as an advocate for your business? Community presence Great, no room for improvement	Community presence Good	Community presence Satisfactory	Community presence Poor
Community respect	Community respect Great, no room for improvement	Community respect Good	Community respect Satisfactory	Community respect Poor
Government Relations	Government Relations Great, no room for improvement	Government Relations Good	Government Relations Satisfactory	Government Relations Poor
Chamber Referrals	Chamber Referrals Great, no room for improvement	Chamber Referrals Good	Chamber Referrals Satisfactory	Chamber Referrals Poor

We want your feedback

8. Did you know that the Riverhead Chamber can assist your business with these resources? Would you be interested in having our help in organizing any of the following?

Did you know that the Riverhead Chamber can assist your business with these resources? Would you be interested in having our help in organizing any of the following? Business meetings

Employee training

Team-building retreats

Club meetings & Community gatherings

Navigating Town Policies

9. Would you be interested in any of the following programs?

Would you be interested in any of the following programs? Helping Young Professionals Excel

Event and Visitor Calendar

Social Marketing in Today's Business World

Leadership Education and Development

Arts and Cultural Coalitions

Business to Business Coalitions

Other (please specify)

10. Which of the following Riverhead Chamber Activities are you most interested in?

Which of the following Riverhead Chamber Activities are you most interested in? Professional Assistance

Networking Opportunities

Task Forces to create a better Riverhead

Small Business Partnerships

Research Assistance

Awareness and Recognition

Cost Savings

Valuable Marketing Channels for Increased Exposure