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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Community Needs Survey
Economic Workgroup

As part of the economic growth for Menominee; an assessment has been completed; but we also need to gain additional information from you, so we know what options to consider for future generations. We are limited by the area of land we do have on reservation for future economic development. Please let us know your thoughts.
1.Are you currently employed:
2.What is your median-income?
3.If you currently work or live off reservation, how many miles is your daily one-way commute?
4.Do you have access to reliable high-speed internet at home that would allow for remote work or online business operations?
5.Do you currently have caregiving responsibilities for one or more children?
6.What is your primary childcare arrangement during your work hours?
7.In the past three months, how many workdays have you missed due to childcare breakdowns or lack of care?
8.How often do you feel distracted by childcare or family responsibilities while working?
9.In the past month, have you had any of the following:
10.Have you had to adjust work hours due to childcare issues? Select all that are applicable.
11.In the next six months, how likely are you to reduce your hours or leave your current employment due to childcare challenges?
Not at all likely
Somewhat unlikely
Neutral - doesn't affect one way or the other
Somewhat likely
Likely
12.How much would employer provided childcare benefits increase your productivity and focus on work?
Not at all likely
Somewhat unlikely
Neutral
Somewhat likely
Likely
13.Which of the following employer support would most help you balance your employment and childcare needs? (Please select up to 3 areas)
14.Do you currently operate your business on or off reservation?
15.On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the least, how difficult has it been to secure business loans or start-up capital through traditional banks?
Difficult
Somewhat Difficult
Neutral
Fairly Difficult
Not Difficult
16.Which of the following infrastructure challenges most impacts your business:
17.How significantly does the federal trust land system impact your ability to efficiently utilize land for commercial leasing or business collateral?
18.If you wanted to start a business here tomorrow, what would be your biggest hurdle?
19.Which statement best aligns with your vision for our community's economic future?
20.How concerned are you that new economic development will negatively impact the community?
21.Describe what you want our community's economy to look like 10 years from now. What is missing today that would make it a better place to work and live?
The Menominee Indian Tribe and Menominee County are partnering through the SPARC (Strategic Planning and Action for Revitalizing Communities) with East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to explore new opportunities for economic development, housing, community services, and community investment. There are 5,400 members who live within 50 miles of the reservation in Shawano, Oconto and Langlade counties. If you would like to learn more, please go to the hyperlink: ecwrpc.mysocialpinpoint.com/menominee-sparc