2017 Business Survey

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1. What are the top three challenges impacting growth or management of your business?

Shortage of qualified workers

Too many regulatory compliance issues

Information overload and information management

Workforce drug and additional issues

Cost of energy

Cost of healthcare

Cost of technology communications

Lack of or cost of high speed internet

Unfair taxes

Inability to obtain capital for expansion

Aging workforce

Inexperienced workforce

Other (please specify)

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2. Good infrastructure attracts investment, jobs, and people to a community. What are the priorities for Muskegon County? Please select three.

Improve roads

Lower energy costs

Increase airport flights

Affordable clean water

High speed internet

More walkable and bike-able pathways

Low-cost wastewater services

Improved bus transportation

Shovel ready industrial land

Industrial spec buildings

Office spec buildings or space

Retail space

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3. Your Chamber has been a lead supporter of the Muskegon Area Promise Scholarship Program and Career Education. What other projects should take priority on the organization's workforce agenda?

	High Priority	An Important Priority	A Concern, but not a Priority	Not a Priority	No Opinion
Advocating for bus routes that connect neighborhoods with workplace clusters	Advocating for bus routes that connect neighborhoods with workplace clusters High Priority	Advocating for bus routes that connect neighborhoods with workplace clusters An Important Priority	Advocating for bus routes that connect neighborhoods with workplace clusters A Concern, but not a Priority	Advocating for bus routes that connect neighborhoods with workplace clusters Not a Priority	Advocating for bus routes that connect neighborhoods with workplace clusters No Opinion
Attracting qualified workers by promoting the Muskegon Lakeshore as a great place to live	Attracting qualified workers by promoting the Muskegon Lakeshore as a great place to live High Priority	Attracting qualified workers by promoting the Muskegon Lakeshore as a great place to live An Important Priority	Attracting qualified workers by promoting the Muskegon Lakeshore as a great place to live A Concern, but not a Priority	Attracting qualified workers by promoting the Muskegon Lakeshore as a great place to live Not a Priority	Attracting qualified workers by promoting the Muskegon Lakeshore as a great place to live No Opinion
Supporting the development of more pre-school programs	Supporting the development of more pre-school programs High Priority	Supporting the development of more pre-school programs An Important Priority	Supporting the development of more pre-school programs A Concern, but not a Priority	Supporting the development of more pre-school programs Not a Priority	Supporting the development of more pre-school programs No Opinion
Supporting K-12 standards that prepare students for success in careers, etc.	Supporting K-12 standards that prepare students for success in careers, etc. High Priority	Supporting K-12 standards that prepare students for success in careers, etc. An Important Priority	Supporting K-12 standards that prepare students for success in careers, etc. A Concern, but not a Priority	Supporting K-12 standards that prepare students for success in careers, etc. Not a Priority	Supporting K-12 standards that prepare students for success in careers, etc. No Opinion
Supporting effective workforce training programs like Skilled Trades Training Funds	Supporting effective workforce training programs like Skilled Trades Training Funds High Priority	Supporting effective workforce training programs like Skilled Trades Training Funds An Important Priority	Supporting effective workforce training programs like Skilled Trades Training Funds A Concern, but not a Priority	Supporting effective workforce training programs like Skilled Trades Training Funds Not a Priority	Supporting effective workforce training programs like Skilled Trades Training Funds No Opinion
Enhancing career counseling with the focus on helping students explore career options	Enhancing career counseling with the focus on helping students explore career options High Priority	Enhancing career counseling with the focus on helping students explore career options An Important Priority	Enhancing career counseling with the focus on helping students explore career options A Concern, but not a Priority	Enhancing career counseling with the focus on helping students explore career options Not a Priority	Enhancing career counseling with the focus on helping students explore career options No Opinion
Promoting workplace safety zones through regulation of marijuana laws, drug testing, outdoor lighting, silent observer promotion	Promoting workplace safety zones through regulation of marijuana laws, drug testing, outdoor lighting, silent observer promotion High Priority	Promoting workplace safety zones through regulation of marijuana laws, drug testing, outdoor lighting, silent observer promotion An Important Priority	Promoting workplace safety zones through regulation of marijuana laws, drug testing, outdoor lighting, silent observer promotion A Concern, but not a Priority	Promoting workplace safety zones through regulation of marijuana laws, drug testing, outdoor lighting, silent observer promotion Not a Priority	Promoting workplace safety zones through regulation of marijuana laws, drug testing, outdoor lighting, silent observer promotion No Opinion
Promoting wellness with exercise and healthy eating programs and general health education	Promoting wellness with exercise and healthy eating programs and general health education High Priority	Promoting wellness with exercise and healthy eating programs and general health education An Important Priority	Promoting wellness with exercise and healthy eating programs and general health education A Concern, but not a Priority	Promoting wellness with exercise and healthy eating programs and general health education Not a Priority	Promoting wellness with exercise and healthy eating programs and general health education No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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4. Please rank the priority of the following public policy and fiscal management concerns.

	High Priority	An Important Priority	A Concern, but not a Priority	Not a Priority	No Opinion
Support the five-year plan to fix Michigan's roads and bridges	Support the five-year plan to fix Michigan's roads and bridges High Priority	Support the five-year plan to fix Michigan's roads and bridges An Important Priority	Support the five-year plan to fix Michigan's roads and bridges A Concern, but not a Priority	Support the five-year plan to fix Michigan's roads and bridges Not a Priority	Support the five-year plan to fix Michigan's roads and bridges No Opinion
Move forward with construction of new international trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada	Move forward with construction of new international trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada High Priority	Move forward with construction of new international trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada An Important Priority	Move forward with construction of new international trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada A Concern, but not a Priority	Move forward with construction of new international trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada Not a Priority	Move forward with construction of new international trade crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Canada No Opinion
Tackle unfunded liabilities facing units of government	Tackle unfunded liabilities facing units of government High Priority	Tackle unfunded liabilities facing units of government An Important Priority	Tackle unfunded liabilities facing units of government A Concern, but not a Priority	Tackle unfunded liabilities facing units of government Not a Priority	Tackle unfunded liabilities facing units of government No Opinion
Appropriate funding plan and/or move to a defined contribution benefit for retiree healthcare	Appropriate funding plan and/or move to a defined contribution benefit for retiree healthcare High Priority	Appropriate funding plan and/or move to a defined contribution benefit for retiree healthcare An Important Priority	Appropriate funding plan and/or move to a defined contribution benefit for retiree healthcare A Concern, but not a Priority	Appropriate funding plan and/or move to a defined contribution benefit for retiree healthcare Not a Priority	Appropriate funding plan and/or move to a defined contribution benefit for retiree healthcare No Opinion
Promote good governance with responsible, long-term budgeting at the state and local level	Promote good governance with responsible, long-term budgeting at the state and local level High Priority	Promote good governance with responsible, long-term budgeting at the state and local level An Important Priority	Promote good governance with responsible, long-term budgeting at the state and local level A Concern, but not a Priority	Promote good governance with responsible, long-term budgeting at the state and local level Not a Priority	Promote good governance with responsible, long-term budgeting at the state and local level No Opinion
Create consistent and smart regulatory environment that avoids duplicative and costly regulation	Create consistent and smart regulatory environment that avoids duplicative and costly regulation High Priority	Create consistent and smart regulatory environment that avoids duplicative and costly regulation An Important Priority	Create consistent and smart regulatory environment that avoids duplicative and costly regulation A Concern, but not a Priority	Create consistent and smart regulatory environment that avoids duplicative and costly regulation Not a Priority	Create consistent and smart regulatory environment that avoids duplicative and costly regulation No Opinion
Support renewed and sustained efforts to encourage local government service sharing and consolidation	Support renewed and sustained efforts to encourage local government service sharing and consolidation High Priority	Support renewed and sustained efforts to encourage local government service sharing and consolidation An Important Priority	Support renewed and sustained efforts to encourage local government service sharing and consolidation A Concern, but not a Priority	Support renewed and sustained efforts to encourage local government service sharing and consolidation Not a Priority	Support renewed and sustained efforts to encourage local government service sharing and consolidation No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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5. Quality of Life - A strong community is where people want to live, work and play. We have an abundance of natural resources in our state and county parks. Where do we need to concentrate more efforts and resources?

	High Priority	An Important Priority	A Concern, but not a Priority	Not a Priority	No Opinion
Enhance recreational parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc.	Enhance recreational parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. High Priority	Enhance recreational parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. An Important Priority	Enhance recreational parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. A Concern, but not a Priority	Enhance recreational parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. Not a Priority	Enhance recreational parks, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. No Opinion
Development of more arts and cultural activity venues	Development of more arts and cultural activity venues High Priority	Development of more arts and cultural activity venues An Important Priority	Development of more arts and cultural activity venues A Concern, but not a Priority	Development of more arts and cultural activity venues Not a Priority	Development of more arts and cultural activity venues No Opinion
More walking, hiking and biking paths	More walking, hiking and biking paths High Priority	More walking, hiking and biking paths An Important Priority	More walking, hiking and biking paths A Concern, but not a Priority	More walking, hiking and biking paths Not a Priority	More walking, hiking and biking paths No Opinion
More shops and entertainment	More shops and entertainment High Priority	More shops and entertainment An Important Priority	More shops and entertainment A Concern, but not a Priority	More shops and entertainment Not a Priority	More shops and entertainment No Opinion
More public art, gardens and historical sites	More public art, gardens and historical sites High Priority	More public art, gardens and historical sites An Important Priority	More public art, gardens and historical sites A Concern, but not a Priority	More public art, gardens and historical sites Not a Priority	More public art, gardens and historical sites No Opinion
Continued development of Muskegon County waterfronts and port	Continued development of Muskegon County waterfronts and port High Priority	Continued development of Muskegon County waterfronts and port An Important Priority	Continued development of Muskegon County waterfronts and port A Concern, but not a Priority	Continued development of Muskegon County waterfronts and port Not a Priority	Continued development of Muskegon County waterfronts and port No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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1. What are the top three challenges impacting growth or management of your business?

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2. Good infrastructure attracts investment, jobs, and people to a community. What are the priorities for Muskegon County? Please select three.

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3. Your Chamber has been a lead supporter of the Muskegon Area Promise Scholarship Program and Career Education. What other projects should take priority on the organization's workforce agenda?

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4. Please rank the priority of the following public policy and fiscal management concerns.

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5. Quality of Life - A strong community is where people want to live, work and play. We have an abundance of natural resources in our state and county parks. Where do we need to concentrate more efforts and resources?

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6. Is there anything specific you would like the Chamber to address at the local, state or federal levels of government that has not been mentioned?