Town of Trumbull - Business Community Survey

 
Thank you for participating in this important survey which will allow the Town of Trumbull to enact postive changes to better serve its business community. Please note that this survey, while being conducted by the Town of Trumbull, is independent from any ongoing Town program. The survey’s intended purpose is to gain feedback from the business community in order to formulate policy and programs to support business success.
 
1.The Town of Trumbull respects every business owner’s right to privacy and would like to offer the option of taking this Economic Development survey anonymously.
2.Is your business a home-based business?
3.If your business is not home-based, do you own, rent, or lease your business property?
4.What is the organizing structure of your business?
5.How long has your business been in operation in the Town of Trumbull?
6.What is your role within the business?
7.What type of business are you?
8.How would you describe the stage of your business?
9.If planning to expand operations and grow, what is the business’s timeframe for planned expansion?
10.How concerned are you with the health and viability of your business?
11.What percentage of your customer base comes from somewhere other than the Town of Trumbull?
12.If you are not a member of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, would you be interested in learning more about how this organization’s resources and networking opportunities could benefit your business?
13.If you are not a member of the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce, would you be interested in learning more about how this organization’s resources and networking opportunities could benefit your business?
14.What resources from the Town Economic and Community Development Department would be most helpful? (Select all the apply.)
15.How would you like to receive support, or programming, from the Town of Trumbull?
16.1)     Thinking about the next six to twelve months, how serious are each of the following concerns for your business? (Rate each.)
Not concerned.
A little concerned.
Somewhat concerned.
Very concerned.
Extremely concerned.
Challenges with hiring and/or filling open positions with qualified candidates.
Challenges retaining a full staff.
Cost of rent/mortgage.
Supply chain issues.
Cost of building maintenance.
Concern with my business’s location.
Attracting new customers or clients.
Retaining existing customers or clients.
Marketing my business.
Shrinking margins.
17.Is your business continuing to feel a negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic?
18.What do you like most about doing business in the Town of Trumbull? (Select your top three choices.)
19.What are you finding most challenging to conduct business in the Town of Trumbull? Please type in your response below.
20.The Economic and Community Development Department wants to be a supportive partner to your business and thanks you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please feel free to share any additional questions, comments, or concerns not addressed in the questions above. Please type your response below.