Flint Township Business Survey

Flint Township is working on an economic development marketing plan to retain and attract businesses, visitors and residents to the region. We are seeking feedback from business owners in and around the area. We would love to hear from you. This survey should take 10 minutes or less. Thank you for your input!

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* 1. Are you a business owner or employee at an organization located in Flint Township?

I own a business in Flint Township

I work at a company/organization located in Flint Township

I neither work or own a company in Flint Township

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* 2. How long have you worked in Flint Township?

0-5 years

5.5-10 years

10.5-15 years

15.5-20 years

20.5-25 years

25.5-30 years

30+ years

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* 3. Which of the following best describes the principal industry of your organization?

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* 4. In the last 6 months, my business has seen:

An uptick in sales or profit

Sales/profits are flat

A decrease in sales or profit

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please rate the following local business conditions in your region since January 2019 based on your experience.

	Not an issue	Sometimes is an issue	Definitely is an issue	NA
No increase in new clients or market	No increase in new clients or market Not an issue	No increase in new clients or market Sometimes is an issue	No increase in new clients or market Definitely is an issue	No increase in new clients or market NA
Decrease in orders from clients	Decrease in orders from clients Not an issue	Decrease in orders from clients Sometimes is an issue	Decrease in orders from clients Definitely is an issue	Decrease in orders from clients NA
Major clients or customers requesting lower prices	Major clients or customers requesting lower prices Not an issue	Major clients or customers requesting lower prices Sometimes is an issue	Major clients or customers requesting lower prices Definitely is an issue	Major clients or customers requesting lower prices NA
Competitors’ growing market shares	Competitors’ growing market shares Not an issue	Competitors’ growing market shares Sometimes is an issue	Competitors’ growing market shares Definitely is an issue	Competitors’ growing market shares NA
Sluggishness in major sales markets	Sluggishness in major sales markets Not an issue	Sluggishness in major sales markets Sometimes is an issue	Sluggishness in major sales markets Definitely is an issue	Sluggishness in major sales markets NA

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* 6. During the first calendar quarter (Jan-March 2019), was your dollar sales volume higher, lower, or about the same as it was for the same quarter in 2018?

Higher

Lower

About the same

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* 7. About the economy in your region, do you think that six months from now general business conditions will be better than they are now, about the same, or worse?

Better than they are now

About the same

Worse

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* 8. Were your net earnings or “income” (after taxes) from your business during the last calendar quarter higher, lower, or about the same as they were for the quarter before?

Higher

Lower

About the same

I would rather not answer this question

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* 9. If higher or lower, what is the most important reason?

Sales Volume

Increased Costs (includes labor, materials, finance, taxes, and regulatory costs.)

Cut Selling Prices

Usual Seasonal Change

Other

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* 10. Do you have any job openings that you are not able to fill right now?

Yes

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* 11. Are you planning on expanding your organization either with additional employees or a physical expansion?

Yes

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* 12. If yes, would you consider expanding in Flint Township?

Yes

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* 13. What is the single most important problem facing your business today?

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* 14. How many employees do you have full and part-time, including yourself?

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* 15. Of the phrases below, please choose 5 or less that you think best describes your favorite positive aspects about Flint Township.

Proximity to major highways and airport

Good selection of restaurants

Good retail shopping options

Good place to work or own a business

Good schools

Growing economy

Culturally rich/diverse

Close-knit community

Good community events

High quality and quantity of health care facilities

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* 16. If you were given $50,000 to use on a project just for Flint Township without any special conditions, restrictions or obligations, what would you spend the money on?

Project 1

Project 2 (if applicable)

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* 17. Please indicate if you agree, feel neutral or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Flint Township is a great place to shop	Flint Township is a great place to shop Strongly agree	Flint Township is a great place to shop Agree	Flint Township is a great place to shop Neutral	Flint Township is a great place to shop Disagree	Flint Township is a great place to shop Strongly disagree
Flint Township is a great place for dining out	Flint Township is a great place for dining out Strongly agree	Flint Township is a great place for dining out Agree	Flint Township is a great place for dining out Neutral	Flint Township is a great place for dining out Disagree	Flint Township is a great place for dining out Strongly disagree
Flint Township is a good location for doing business	Flint Township is a good location for doing business Strongly agree	Flint Township is a good location for doing business Agree	Flint Township is a good location for doing business Neutral	Flint Township is a good location for doing business Disagree	Flint Township is a good location for doing business Strongly disagree
Flint Township has a good image and reputation beyond the municipal borders	Flint Township has a good image and reputation beyond the municipal borders Strongly agree	Flint Township has a good image and reputation beyond the municipal borders Agree	Flint Township has a good image and reputation beyond the municipal borders Neutral	Flint Township has a good image and reputation beyond the municipal borders Disagree	Flint Township has a good image and reputation beyond the municipal borders Strongly disagree
Flint Township has a good park system	Flint Township has a good park system Strongly agree	Flint Township has a good park system Agree	Flint Township has a good park system Neutral	Flint Township has a good park system Disagree	Flint Township has a good park system Strongly disagree
Flint Township needs a community center or park area for community gathering & events	Flint Township needs a community center or park area for community gathering & events Strongly agree	Flint Township needs a community center or park area for community gathering & events Agree	Flint Township needs a community center or park area for community gathering & events Neutral	Flint Township needs a community center or park area for community gathering & events Disagree	Flint Township needs a community center or park area for community gathering & events Strongly disagree
Flint Township should change its name	Flint Township should change its name Strongly agree	Flint Township should change its name Agree	Flint Township should change its name Neutral	Flint Township should change its name Disagree	Flint Township should change its name Strongly disagree

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* 18. Optional: Please provide your name, business name and email address.

Name

Company

Email Address

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* 19. Optional: Would you like to be contacted by a representative of Flint Township?

Yes