Christian County Economic Development Survey
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. Christian County's Economic Strengths: Please select up to five (5) from the following that you think best characterize the greatest economic development strengths of our county:
Christian County's Economic Strengths: Please select up to five (5) from the following that you think best characterize the greatest economic development strengths of our county:
A well-trained workforce
Access/proximity to markets
Transportation network
Raw materials/natural resources
Renewable energy potential (wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, biomass)
Tourism assets
Strong existing businesses
Strong community leadership
Effective economic development organization
Designated Enterprise Zones
Local resources for capital – business loan funds, etc.
Local health care facilities
Technology/communications
Quality local/regional school system
Housing options
Attractive, livable communities
Other (please specify)
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. Christian County's Economic Weaknesses: Please select up to five (5) from the following that you think are the most significant economic development weaknesses or deficiencies in our county:
Christian County's Economic Weaknesses: Please select up to five (5) from the following that you think are the most significant economic development weaknesses or deficiencies in our county:
A well trained workforce
Access/proximity to markets
Transportation network
Raw materials/natural resources
Renewable energy potential (wind, solar, geothermal)
Tourism assets
Strong existing businesses
Strong community leadership
Effective economic development organization
Designated Enterprise Zones
Local resources for capital – business loan funds, etc.
Local health care facilities
Technology/communications
Quality local/regional school system
Housing options
Attractive, livable communities
Other (please specify)
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. Economic Threats or Limitations: Please select up to five (5) from the following that you think most threaten or limit the economic development potential of Christian County.
Economic Threats or Limitations: Please select up to five (5) from the following that you think most threaten or limit the economic development potential of Christian County.
Lack of affordable housing
Infrastructure deficiencies (i.e., roads, water/sewer, transmission lines, etc.)
Lack of labor force training opportunities
Lack of developable land and/or suitable buildings
Lack of community amenities (i.e. parks, community center, etc.)
Vacant Main Streets, town centers and/or shopping areas
Volatility of business cycle (boom/bust)
Declining industries
Lack of access to capital
Flight of younger generation from our community
Excessive permitting fees & hostile regulatory environment
Ineffective existing government (local, state, federal)
Limited water resources and impacts on local industries and/or agriculture
Other (please specify)
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. Economic Opportunities: Please identify the economic opportunities that provide the most potential for Christian County. Please select the top five (5) opportunities.
Economic Opportunities: Please identify the economic opportunities that provide the most potential for Christian County. Please select the top five (5) opportunities.
Population growth
Skilled labor force
Available land
Access to transportation, air, highway, rail
Anchor industries or clusters
Proximity to research university
Specific demographic group – students, retirees, etc.
Tourism attractions
Vital Main Street or downtown
Natural resource base
Attractive communities/quality of life
Availability of water resources
Other (please specify)
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. Economic Development Goals: What should be your Christian County's top measureable goals or strategies for economic development? (What would the county like to achieve?) Please select up to five (5) strategies.
Economic Development Goals: What should be your Christian County's top measureable goals or strategies for economic development? (What would the county like to achieve?) Please select up to five (5) strategies.
Diversify the economic base
Create new jobs
Encourage the growth of existing businesses and industries
Create a strong entrepreneurial climate
Increase access to capital for new and existing businesses
Improve transportation infrastructure
Create a more business-friendly climate
Increase job skills of local labor force
Increase tourism activity
Assure access to technology resources and infrastructure
Encourage Main Street, downtown or town center revitalization
Improve the quality of life and community amenities
Improve the local/regional school system
Other (please specify)
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. Public/Private Partnerships: Partnerships between business and government can be important to improve the economic climate. To your knowledge, what partnerships have formed in Christian County to work together to solve economic development issues? Check all that apply
Public/Private Partnerships: Partnerships between business and government can be important to improve the economic climate. To your knowledge, what partnerships have formed in Christian County to work together to solve economic development issues? Check all that apply
Economic Development Council
Regional advocacy groups
Local government
Civic clubs
Don't know if one exists
Other (please specify)
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. Local Partners in Economic Development: What key community organizations should be involved in the creation and implementation of an economic development plan? Check all that apply.
Local Partners in Economic Development: What key community organizations should be involved in the creation and implementation of an economic development plan? Check all that apply.
Chambers of Commerce
Visitor and Convention Bureaus
Civic/Service organizations, i.e. Rotary, Kiwanis
Main Street or downtown marketing organization
Local government
County government
Utilities
Elected officials
Small Business Development Centers
School Boards/PTAs
Other (please specify)
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. What types of retail businesses would you like to see available here in Christian County instead of driving to Springfield or Branson?
What types of retail businesses would you like to see available here in Christian County instead of driving to Springfield or Branson?
Clothing
Entertainment
Restaurants
Electronics
Discount Grocery
Household Goods
Professional Services
Other (please specify)
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. One Action That the County Could Undertake: If there was ONE action that Christian County could undertake to help advance economic development in your home county, what would it be?
One Action That the County Could Undertake: If there was ONE action that Christian County could undertake to help advance economic development in your home county, what would it be?
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. Who Are You? Please categorize yourself as one of the following.
Who Are You? Please categorize yourself as one of the following.
Business owner
Employee of a Christian County business
Elected official
Government
Non-profit
Military
Educator
Self-employed
Retired
Student
Unemployed
Other (please specify)
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