2019 Legislative Priorities Survey

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a champion for our businesses through advocacy efforts at a local and state level. In an effort to better serve our local businesses we are seeking feedback on the legislative issues that impact your business the greatest. We appreciate you taking a few moments to respond.

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* 1. Company Name

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* 2. Your Name

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* 3. Are you an employee or employer?

Employer/Owner

Employee

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is the size of your company?

0-5

6-10

10-25

26-99

100+

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* 5. What is your business industry type?

Administration

Agriculture/Food Production

Arts and Entertainment

Banking

Communication

Construction

Consulting

Education

Finance

Food Service

Healthcare

Hospitality and Tourism

Human Resources

Human Services

Insurance

Law Enforcement/Public Safety

Legal Services

Manufacturing/Production

Marketing

Not for Profit

Professional Services

Public Sector

Retail

Sales

Technology

Transportation and Logistics

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Have you struggled to find qualified employees?

Not An Issue

Moderate Issue

Huge Issue

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* 7. What issues are impacting your ability to find a qualified workforce?

Lack of qualified applicants

Lack of essential skills

Failing drug tests

Lack of training and skills gap

Housing

Childcare

Transportation

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* 8. Does your business find it difficult to collect and remit sales tax?

Not An Issue (Business does not pay sales tax)

Moderate Issue

Huge Issue

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* 9. To what degree does the 2018 Department of Revenue emergency rule that requires all in-state and out-of-state businesses that ship taxable products to buyers in Colorado to assess, collect and remit sales taxes based on each buyer’s address impact your business?

Not an issue

Moderate issue

Huge issue

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* 10. Has the cost of healthcare coverage negatively impacted your business?

Not An Issue

Moderate Issue

Huge Issue

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* 11. Which of the following labor and employment issues are you concerned about negatively impacting your business? (Check all that apply)

Mandatory paid family and medical leave

Prohibiting employers from asking applicants about salary history

Liability for discrimination in pay based on gender

Prohibiting employers from screening applicants for criminal history

Predictive scheduling

Independent contractor misclassification

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* 12. Transportation funding for improved infrastructure has been a big topic at the State Legislature. Has your business been impacted by poor road conditions?

Not An Issue

Moderate Issue

Huge Issue

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* 13. Please explain other legislative or policy issues that may be negatively impacting your business and why.

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* 14. Are you currently a member of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce?

Yes

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* 15. How important do believe it is for the Arvada Chamber to be addressing Advocacy issues?

Not Important

Moderately Important

Crucial

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* 16. Would you like to receive legislative update from the Arvada Chamber that may impact your business?

Yes

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