Novato Chamber's Business Events Commitee (BEC) Survey

BEC / WIB

The Business Events Committee / Women in Business Committee is working to make sure your company is provided the best opportunities possible to grow, get connected and build your business. Help us create an engaging and dynamic calendar of events by filling out this survey for the Novato Chamber

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* 1. How would you describe past BEC topics / events that you attended?

Very relevant/ informative

Somewhat relevant/ informative

Neutral

somewhat irrelevant / uninformative

Very irrelevant / uninformative

I have not heard or attended any BEC events

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* 2. Which one of the following topics matters MOST to you right now? (Which subject matter would you MOST likely attend a discussion or seminar for?

Business Skills Training

Housing/Homelessness

Education

Marketing & Online Presence

Personal Development / Business Skill Development

Public Safety (Crime, Fire etc)

Accounting & Finance

Local Politics

Development

Regional Politics

Business Attraction

Higher Education/Certification

Community Sustainability / Ecology

Health / Wellness

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* 3. Do you currently listen/view to online/stream education / topic discussions (TED Talks, Podcasts, online classes, How-to-videos on you tube etc)

Yes all the time, at least 4-5 times per week

Occasionally 2-3 times per week

Rarely, only when I have to

No. I do not stream / No, I prefer real-human interaction.

No, but I would if I found the right discussion/topic

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* 4. We want to bring you the most engaging style of event possible. Is there any particular format or event structure that you find more engaging than others? Please rank these event formats by your preference.

Speaker Series (unrelated speakers)

Lunch -&- Learn

Mini Symposium (Industry Related/themed speakers/panels and discussions)

Open Forum Discussion

Lecture Hall / Discussion

Round-Table Exercises

Network Building

Leadership / Skill Development

Speaker Series (all speakers in the series would be based on a general topic)

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* 5. What is an example of a program that you have attended/participated in that we can use for inspiration? Please provide the name and presenting organization. Please feel free to contribute other ideas / as well that we should consider.

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* 6. What do you feel the goal of BEC events should be?

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* 7. Do you currently attend / participate in any of the following?

Follow a Podcast

BEC events (>2 per year)

Toastmasters or similar style businesses development

BNI, Referral Machines or Chamber Networking Groups

TED Talks

Symposiums/Trade Shows / Conventions

Speaker Series

Political debates / city council meetings / community discussions

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* 8. What do you like/dislike about the CURRENT BEC formats / events / topics

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* 9. What has a greater impact in determining whether you would attend a BEC event?

Price

Time

Topic

Format of Event

Presenter / Presenting Companies

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* 10. Which of these (imaginary) events would you most likely attend as a BEC Event?

Town Hall Meeting with Senator Mike McGuire (CA-D 2nd District) on Prop 64

Community Issues: Transportation | Open Forum Discussions about Hwy 101 Narrows & Ca 37 Issues

Seminar on Improving Marketing Techniques

TED - Style Discussion Topics -

Toast Masters Style Topics - Learn how to Nail the Interview

Motivational Speaker Style Topics