June 4 - June 10 Economy and Workforce

Greetings!

The Village of Riverside is using a series of surveys to further analyze ideas generated by our own community members.

This week's topic: Economy and Workforce

These actions need more planning before they are adopted or dismissed by the Riverside community (government, schools, organizations, businesses and individuals). 

The seven concepts below are summaries of actions our community could take to maintain and improve quality of life over the next decade and beyond.


For each of the next 5 questions, please tell us, "How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement?"
1.Riverside offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, education, and enjoyment (i.e. birdwatching, kayaking, tours), and should actively promote these attractions to drive tourism and foster economic growth.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
2.Local businesses should adopt eco-friendly practices (such as increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste, incentivizing green transportation), supported by Village identification of grants, private funding, or technical assistance.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
3.Local businesses should be incentivized to adopt eco-friendly practices and improve their locations through a range of options such as special recognition programs, discounted fees, or grants.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
4.The Riverside community should explore development of a local or regional incubator program for start-up businesses, giving special consideration to those providing environmentally-focused services or products.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
5.Environmental education available to Riverside residents should include specialized knowledge or skills that can be applied to jobs in a “green” industry.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
6.Choose any that apply. "The Riverside community should support green job training opportunities for area residents in the following ways:"
For the last 2 questions, please tell us, "How strongly do you agree or disagree with this statement?"
7.All Riverside residents have access to a range of tools and resources that help them feel confident and empowered to effectively manage their financial well-being.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
8.Riverside businesses or entrepreneurs have access to a range of tools and resources that help them feel confident and empowered to effectively manage the financial well-being and success of their business.
I strongly disagree
I disagree
I am impartial
I agree
I strongly agree
9.Thank you for taking our survey. If you are interested in helping with one or more of the actions above, please enter your email and we will be in touch!