Ideas For Job Creation Survey

You have indicated your interest in work force and economic development issues. The West Virginia Department of Commerce is reaching out to you, seeking your ideas and feedback for improving job creation in today's economy.

The goal of this survey is to provide a forum to collect responses, so they may be reviewed and studied. Both your input and your time are valuable and Commerce appreciates your willingness to participate. All responses are confidential, unless you choose to provide your contact information at the end of the survey. We also invite you to follow up with any suggestions or other information by e-mailing us: CommerceContactUs@wv.gov.

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1. Choose what best describes your employment situation. (You may select more than one).

Choose what best describes your employment situation. (You may select more than one). Small business owner or employee Manufacturing/industry management or employee Government or non-profit Freelance or consultant	Unemployed Underemployed Student
Other (please specify)

2. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing West Virginia’s economy?

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing West Virginia’s economy?

3. What existing West Virginia industries or sectors have the biggest potential to grow and why?

What existing West Virginia industries or sectors have the biggest potential to grow and why?

4. What new industries or sectors could help diversify our economy?

What new industries or sectors could help diversify our economy?

5. Since 2005, more than $9 billion of private investments have been made in our state. What do you think can be done to further spur business investments and the expansion of existing businesses in West Virginia?

Since 2005, more than $9 billion of private investments have been made in our state. What do you think can be done to further spur business investments and the expansion of existing businesses in West Virginia?

6. What do you think can help middle or high school students prepare to meet today’s challenges of a global economy?

What do you think can help middle or high school students prepare to meet today’s challenges of a global economy?

7. What business services, information or support would be of help to you?

What business services, information or support would be of help to you? Loans and other financing options Tax incentive and business assistance information Energy efficiency information Job retraining programs Work-readiness, job placement testing or counseling Employee recruitment assistance	Support for women or minority-owned businesses Support for veteran-owned businesses "Going into business" information or counseling Business workshops on business planning, tax preparation, business operations, marketing and advertising Scholarships or financial assistance for school information Career ladders for in-demand fields in WV
What other service(s) would help you? (Please specify).

8. This is an anonymous survey. Providing your contact information below is optional. Doing so provides us the chance to discuss your ideas and suggestions further, if we have questions.

This is an anonymous survey. Providing your contact information below is optional. Doing so provides us the chance to discuss your ideas and suggestions further, if we have questions. Name:
City/Town:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

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Ideas For Job Creation

*1. Choose what best describes your employment situation. (You may select more than one).