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Quincy Riverfront Entertainment Venue: Community Survey

Arts Quincy invites you to help shape an exciting new chapter in our community's future - a state-of-the-art outdoor entertainment venue along our historic riverfront. This transformative project could make Quincy a regional entertainment destination while boosting our local economy.

Similar venues have delivered impressive results for their communities:
+ Davenport's River Music Experience generated $12M+ in annual economic impact
+ La Crosse's Riverside Park venue attracted 150,000+ visitors annually
+ Aurora's RiverEdge Park created 200+ new jobs and sparked $40M in downtown development
+ Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater doubled nearby restaurant revenues

Your input will directly influence how we can bring these benefits to Quincy while preserving our community's character.

Survey time: 5-10 minutes
Survey Deadline: Extended until March 31, 2025
Prize for Completion: Year-long Arts Quincy Family Membership & $250 Quincy Chamber gift card to a randomly selected respondent (must provide name and email address to be entered)

SECTION 1: Interest & Background Info
1.Do you wish to be entered into a contest to receive $250+ worth of local prizes and discounts?
2.Please provide your contact information: (Arts Quincy may use your contact information to keep you informed about Arts Organizations in the Region: you can opt out at that time. We will not sell your personal information to any third-party contact vendors, ensuring your details remain private.) Note: (*) fields are only required if you are entering the contest. You do not have to answer this question this question to complete the survey.
3.How do you feel about the idea of developing an outdoor music venue in Quincy, IL?
4.Your age range:
5.Your household makeup:
6.Annual household income:
7.Residence location:
SECTION 2: Current Entertainment Habits
8.At which local venues do you attend performances? (Select all that apply)
9.Which regional cities do you travel to for performances (smaller than 200k population)? (Select all that apply)
10.What major cities do you travel to for performances (larger than 200k population)? (Select all that apply)
11.How often do you attend performances locally?
12.How often do you attend performances out of town?
13.What prevents you from attending local performances? (Select all that apply)
14.What types of events would you enjoy attending locally at a new outdoor music venue? (Select all that apply)
15.Preferred music genres: (Select all that apply)
16.How much do you spend on tickets locally:
17.How much do you spend on tickets out-of-town:
18.When attending events out-of-town, what additional attractions do you typically visit? (Select all that apply)
19.Not including tickets, what do you spend — on average — when attending an out-of-town event (including food, drinks, travel, shopping, etc.):
SECTION 3: Venue Features & Amenities
20.Preferred seating options: (Select all that apply)
21.Rate these basic amenities: (on a scale of 1-5, 5 being most important)
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Permanent restrooms
Concession stands
On-site parking
Weather protection
ADA accessibility
First aid station
Security station
22.Rate these enhanced amenities: (on a scale of 1-5, 5 being most important)
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VIP lounges
Private suites
Restaurant/bar
River viewing areas
Children's play area
Interactive displays
23.Which signature venue features would you like to see? (Select all that apply)
SECTION 4: Venue Size & Location Preferences
24.What size venue would best serve our community?
25.Which riverfront venue location(s) would you support? (Select all that apply)
FINAL QUESTION / COMMENTS:
26.What would and/or would not make this venue successful in our community?
Questions or Clarifications:
Laura Sievert-Hesseltine, MPA
Executive Director
Arts Quincy: America’s First Arts Council
director@artsquincy.org
Office: 217.222.3432 | Cell: 217.242.3697

www.artsquincy.org
Arts Quincy
300 Civic Center Plaza, #244
Quincy, IL 62301

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Stephanie Cross
Assistant Project Manager | Business Development & Marketing Manager
Klingner & Associates, P.C.
scross@klingner.com
Office: 217.223.3670 | Cell: 217.257.2142

www.klingner.com
Klingner & Associates, P.C.
616 N. 24th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
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