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Chamber Engagement & Improvement Survey
1.
What types of events are most valuable to your business?
Networking
Community festivals
Youth or workforce development
Business advocacy
Retail/tourism promotions
Other (please specify)
2.
How often would you like the chamber to host networking events?
Monthly
Twice annually
Quarterly
Annually
Not a priority for me
3.
Which topics would you most like to see covered in workshops or training sessions?
Marketing
Finance
Grants
Digital Tools
Other (please specify)
None of the above
4.
How satisfied are you with the chamber’s current communication and updates?
not satisfied
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
very satisfied
5 stars
N/A
5.
What is the biggest challenge your business is facing right now?
Hiring and retaining employees
Increasing customer foot traffic
Rising operating costs
Navigating local regulations or permits
Technology or digital tools
Community awareness
Other (please specify)
None of the above
6.
How likely are you to sponsor or co‑sponsor chamber events if the opportunities align with your business goals?
not likely
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
highly likely
5 stars
N/A
7.
Which community events do you believe have the greatest positive impact on Canastota?
Festivals
Holiday events
Hall of Fame weekend
Farmers markets
Other (please specify)
8.
What benefits or services would you like the chamber to add or improve?
9.
How important is it for the chamber to collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and local government?
not important
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
extremely important
5 stars
10.
What is one thing the chamber could do this year that would make the biggest difference for your business?