GEE! Award Nomination Form

WHAT is a 'GEE' Award?
GEE: Governments Encouraging Entrepreneurs in the five areas that are important to the business community; Ease of Use, Customer Service, Effective Communication, Building Partnerships and Commitment to Economic Development.

WHY is this important for our community?
Businesses choose to locate and grow more quickly in political environments that are cooperative, consistent and flexible. Local municipalities in Muskegon County are working hard every day to improve the environment for business success by innovating and delivering services in new ways.

WHO is spearheading the initiative?
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber's Government Affairs Committee wants to publicly recognize individuals and government entities who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and process improvements to support business growth.

WHEN will the 2016 GEE Awards be announced?
The 2016 GEE Award recipients will be recognized at the October 28th Business for Breakfast.

HOW do I submit a nomination?
Just complete and submit this short nomination form by Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

NOMINATION FORM

Question Title

* 1. Nomination Submitted By:

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Nominee Information:

Municipality

Department

Contact Name

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

Question Title

* 3. Describe Reason for Nomination:

Question Title

* 4. Best Practice Implemented - Check All That Apply (examples below)

Ease of Use

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Building Partnerships

Commitment to Economic Development

Examples of Best Practices

Ease of Use
Streamlined permit process, permit process flowchart, over the counter approvals, plan check and inspection time frames, review and approval consistency, development review committees, online project status tracking, ombudsman.

Customer Service
Internal customer service training, customer service mission, staff recognition, customer service surveys, business assistant/service referrals.

Effective Communication
Regular business outreach, channels for problem identification, promotion of successful projects, dedicated website for business, business newsletter, business guide.

Building Partnerships
Collaboration between municipalities, municipalities and outside organizations and municipalities and business, community committee involvement.

Commitment to Economic Development
Articulated economic development strategy, active attraction and retention efforts, consistency and timeliness in implementation of rules, competitive taxes, fees and standards, review of ordinances.

Questions? Email or call Rachel Stewart

Email: rstewart@muskegon.org | Phone: 231-722-3751

All nominations must be received at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

by Monday, October 10, 2016 to be eligible for award consideration.