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Warren County Community Economic Development Survey

The Warren County Economic Development Committee is seeking to gauge interest in potential economic development initiatives that will identify and address critical economic growth and development issues throughout Warren County. As part of this process, we invite you to complete this online Community Economic Development Survey on Warren County.
PLEASE NOTE: 

·         The time for you to complete the online Survey should be less than 15 minutes.
·         Your responses will be treated as anonymous and confidential.
·         All responses will be compiled into a Summary Report.

If you have any questions about this Community Economic Development Survey, please let us know by email at planningdept@co.warren.nj.us.  Thank you in advance for your time and participation in this important initiative!
1.What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in Warren County? Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being the most important):
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Schools
Housing affordability
Family ties
Safe community
Recreational opportunities
Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty
Jobs/ employment opprotunities
Proximity to jobs outside of Warren County
Access to health care
Quality of Life
2."Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the County."
Please rank this statement on the following scale:
3.What types of job training or education would be most helpful. (Please check all that apply.)
4.What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Warren County? (Please check all that apply.)
5.Economic Development Priorities.  Level of Agreement.  Please rate each statement.

“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to… “
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects.
Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality.
Helping retain and expand existing businesses.
Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes.
Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere.
Enhancing broadband.
Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses.
Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization.
Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.).
Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development.
Attracting healthcare-related businesses.
Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats
Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.)
Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion.
Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies.
Developing commercial/industrial sites.
Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries.
6.Future Growth and Development Priorities.  Rank your top 5 choices, in order of your preference (with 1 being the most preferred).
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More local job opportunities.
A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes.
More diverse housing options.
More entertainment (all ages).
More programs/activities for kids.
More programs & services for seniors.
Energy efficiency – alternative fuels.
More parks, public open space, recreation.
Educational opportunities.
Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix).
Expand Healthcare Services.
Preservation of existing natural areas.
Address growth & traffic issues.
Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas.
7.What is your vision for Warren County 15 years from now?
8.What town in Warren County do you live in?
9.What is your area of employment?
10.Age
11.Number of Children (under age 18) in household?
12.How many years have you lived in Warren County?
13.What is your level of education?
14.Do you work in Warren County?
Current Progress,
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