Stakeholder Input for Verde Valley Economic Vitality Strategy Survey

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* 3. If you would like to receive the survey results and/or would like to stay in conversation on these topics provide your contact information here:

Name

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* 4. What drew you to live or work in the Verde Valley?

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* 5. If you started a business in the Verde Valley in the past 10 years, would you do it again?

Yes

Please elaborate on why.

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* 6. From your perspective, what are the TOP 3 greatest economic assets of the Verde Valley?

Viticulture designation

History/Culture

Easy access to Scenic Natural Beauty/Public lands

Proximity to larger markets (Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff)

Tourism infrastructure (hotels, tour guides, etc.)

Geographic Location

Agricultural atmosphere

Availability of alternative wellness providers

The Verde River

Other- Please explain.

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* 7. What metrics do you and/or your organization use to monitor economic health?

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* 8. What economic data do you wish you had access to that you do not currently have? What would you use this data for?

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* 9. From your perspective, please select the TOP 3 most pressing issues inhibiting economic vitality in the Verde Valley?

Government regulations and requirements

Lack of skilled workforce

Fire risk

Lack of financing

Insufficient availability of business ready sites

Water uncertainty

Insufficient access to healthcare

Lack of reliable high-speed internet

Lack of affordable housing

School system

Other (comment further)

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* 10. What skills are the most difficult to find in hiring and developing your workforce?

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* 11. What workforce development programs are you or your organization involved in or aware of?

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* 12. What housing initiatives are you or your organization involved in or aware of?

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* 13. How would you rate your experience with the following utilities/services? Check NA if the utility/service is Not Applicable to your organization or you.

	Very Poor	Poor	Neutral	Good	Very Good	N/A
Water/Sewer	Water/Sewer Very Poor	Water/Sewer Poor	Water/Sewer Neutral	Water/Sewer Good	Water/Sewer Very Good	Water/Sewer N/A
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Electricity	Electricity Very Poor	Electricity Poor	Electricity Neutral	Electricity Good	Electricity Very Good	Electricity N/A
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Gas/Propane	Gas/Propane Very Poor	Gas/Propane Poor	Gas/Propane Neutral	Gas/Propane Good	Gas/Propane Very Good	Gas/Propane N/A
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Internet	Internet Very Poor	Internet Poor	Internet Neutral	Internet Good	Internet Very Good	Internet N/A
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Transportation	Transportation Very Poor	Transportation Poor	Transportation Neutral	Transportation Good	Transportation Very Good	Transportation N/A
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Cellular Service	Cellular Service Very Poor	Cellular Service Poor	Cellular Service Neutral	Cellular Service Good	Cellular Service Very Good	Cellular Service N/A
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Police & FIre & EMT	Police & FIre & EMT Very Poor	Police & FIre & EMT Poor	Police & FIre & EMT Neutral	Police & FIre & EMT Good	Police & FIre & EMT Very Good	Police & FIre & EMT N/A
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Schools	Schools Very Poor	Schools Poor	Schools Neutral	Schools Good	Schools Very Good	Schools N/A
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* 14. Considering your role in the Verde Valley Economy, which of the following uses of the Internet would most benefit from improved reliability and speed of service (select up to 3)?

e-commerce (purchasing)

e-commerce (selling products and/or services)

Remote Work

Remote Learning

Telehealth

Remote meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.)

Entertainment (video, audio, gaming, etc.)

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 15. Healthy economies support a diversified set of industries to navigate market fluctuations and provide a range of opportunities. The Verde Valley is well established as a tourism destination. What other industries do you believe would be beneficial to attract to the region to support economic diversification? (Pick your top 3).

Entrepreneurship

Renewable Energy/Green Technology

Research/Tech/Innovation

Healthcare

Destination Education

Agribusiness

Film & Entertainment

Warehousing/Light Manufacturing

Remote Work

Other (please specify)

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* 16. In your opinion, what should the region's TOP 3 economic development goals be?

Increase the "coolness factor" of the region as a place to live and work

Promote walking, biking and other alternative transportation

Attract a diverse industry base to support a healthy economy

Focus on income growth for existing residents

Create new jobs that pay a livable wage.

Retain and attract younger workers (under 40)

Reduce government barriers to business

Be known for local government that is highly efficient and effective

Promote the vitalization of business districts in Verde Valley communities

Create business ready sites

Provide affordable housing options

Develop an ecosystem that promotes entrepreneurship

Attract self-employed Empty Nesters and Semi-Retirees

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Which of the following practices does your organization associate with sustainability? (Check all that apply)

Investing in employee well-being and fair labor practices

Promoting financial responsibility and long-term planning

Supporting local supply chains and community development

Adopting environmentally friendly products or processes

Reducing environmental impact (e.g., energy use, emissions, waste)

Engaging in social responsibility or equity initiatives

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Over the next 5 years, how likely is your organization to invest in or expand sustainability efforts?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 19. What are the biggest challenges your organization faces in implementing sustainable practices? (Select up to 3)

Political

Difficulty measuring impact or return on investment

Upfront cost are too high

Lack of information or resources

Not considered necessary or important

Limited staff/time

We already have sustainable practices in place

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Would you be interested in collaborating with other businesses or agencies in the Verde Valley on shared sustainability initiatives?

Yes

Maybe (Please Explain)

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* 21. Are you familiar with Verde Valley Regional Economic Development Organization, and if so, how would you describe VVREO to others?

Yes

If yes, how would you describe VVREO to others?

Stakeholder Input for Verde Valley Economic Vitality Strategy

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* 1. What BEST describes your role in the Verde Valley Economy?

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* 2. What is your zip code?

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* 3. If you would like to receive the survey results and/or would like to stay in conversation on these topics provide your contact information here:

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* 4. What drew you to live or work in the Verde Valley?

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* 5. If you started a business in the Verde Valley in the past 10 years, would you do it again?

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* 6. From your perspective, what are the TOP 3 greatest economic assets of the Verde Valley?

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* 7. What metrics do you and/or your organization use to monitor economic health?

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* 8. What economic data do you wish you had access to that you do not currently have? What would you use this data for?

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* 9. From your perspective, please select the TOP 3 most pressing issues inhibiting economic vitality in the Verde Valley?

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* 10. What skills are the most difficult to find in hiring and developing your workforce?

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* 11. What workforce development programs are you or your organization involved in or aware of?

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* 12. What housing initiatives are you or your organization involved in or aware of?

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* 13. How would you rate your experience with the following utilities/services? Check NA if the utility/service is Not Applicable to your organization or you.

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* 14. Considering your role in the Verde Valley Economy, which of the following uses of the Internet would most benefit from improved reliability and speed of service (select up to 3)?

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* 16. In your opinion, what should the region's TOP 3 economic development goals be?

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* 17. Which of the following practices does your organization associate with sustainability? (Check all that apply)

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* 18. Over the next 5 years, how likely is your organization to invest in or expand sustainability efforts?

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* 19. What are the biggest challenges your organization faces in implementing sustainable practices? (Select up to 3)

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* 20. Would you be interested in collaborating with other businesses or agencies in the Verde Valley on shared sustainability initiatives?

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* 21. Are you familiar with Verde Valley Regional Economic Development Organization, and if so, how would you describe VVREO to others?

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* 22. What other services can VVREO provide to best suit your business needs?