We want to understand what is important to you as a business owner in Middlebury.

There are fifteen selection questions and six open ended questions where you can write as much or as little as you want. EDC commissioners will read all the answers and discuss them in private.

You can skip over any question.

All information will be kept internal to the commission.
Published results will be tabulated, aggragated, and anonymized, so you can be frank in your opinions.

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From your experiences, compared with other towns, how would you rate Middlebury as a place to operate a business?
How would you rate the quality of services provided to businesses by the Town of Middlebury?
Regarding the taxes you pay, rate the value you believe you receive for your money?
How would you rate the aesthetic appearance of where your business is located?
How would you rate the cost of utilities for your business?

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How would you rate public safety in town?
How would you rate the availability of qualified employees?
How would you rate the availability of housing for you and your employees?
How would you rate the ease of working with town officials and departments?
How would you rate the school systems?

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How would you rate the access to continuing education?
How would you rate the availability of appropriate commercial locations?
How would you rate the affordability of commercial real estate?
How would you rate the support services available for new businesses?
How would you rate access to business organizations?
Open Ended Questions

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* What can the Town of Middlebury do to promote a better business climate?
(100 characters)

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* What, if anything, have you found challenging about establishing or maintaing a business in Middlebury?
(100 characters)

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* What is the biggest "positive" of doing business in Middlebury?
In other words, the reason to choose Middlebury over other towns.
(100 characters)

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* What is the biggest "negative" of doing business in Middlebury?
(100 characters)

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* What is desperately needed in Middlebury?
(100 characters)

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* What does Middlebury not need?
(100 characters)

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* Demographics

  Less than 10 Between 10 and 25 Between 25 and 50  Greater than 50
How many employees does your business have?

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* Does your business own or lease space in Middlebury?

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* Is your business home based?

Tax Incentive Program

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* Are you aware of Middlebury's Tax Incentive program?

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* Please tell us who you are (minimally Name, Company, Address)

BEFORE YOU GO

If you have further questions or comments, please E-Mail edc@middlebury-ct.org and we'll get right back to you.

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