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Greater Portland Business Conditions Survey

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce • Visit Portland • City of Portland Housing & Economic Development Department • Portland Downtown • Greater Portland Council of Governments
This brief, anonymous survey seeks to understand whether recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Maine has had measurable economic impacts on Greater Portland businesses, including effects on staffing, productivity, revenue, and general operations.
1.Which best describes your business?
2.Approximately how many people does your business employ?
3.Since late January, have there been any changes in operating conditions that have affected your business?
4.If the current nature and level of enforcement activity continue over the next two to three months, how do you expect your business to be affected overall?
5.Operational impacts (optional)
If applicable, which areas have been affected? (Check all that apply)
6.Do you have employees who have stopped coming to work due to the current conditions?
7.Compared to a typical mid-winter week, how would you describe your recent revenue?
8.What kind of help would make the biggest difference for your business right now? (Check all that apply)
9.Any additional comments you would like to share (optional)
Please share any observations or examples that help explain your responses.
10.Media follow-up
Would you be willing to speak on the record with a news reporter about your experience?