Copy of Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce Survey May 2016

Chamber of Commerce - Mining and other business survey Dec 2018

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* 1. Coal mining of the Gunnedah basin is forecast to increase over the next few decades. What impact do you expect an increase in mining to have on the turnover and profitability of your business?

postive

negative

no impact

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* 2. In the context of living and working in Gunnedah (considering wider social and environmental as well as economic factors) - are you in favour of the increased coal mining that is anticipated?

yes

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* 3. The Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce has publicly voiced the majority view of our membership as taken from the survey results. Are you happy with this approach?

Yes

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* 4. Is the business you own or manage a current member of the Gunnedah and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc?

Yes (Note: we would appreciate it if you could insert your business name below to allow more accurate tracking of responses, it is OK if you prefer to remain anonymous)

No, but please send me information on joining (include an email address below, or alternatively email admin@gunnedah.org.au)

Business Name (not compulsory)

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* 5. What types of activities would you like to see the Chamber of Commerce arrange or facilitate?

more networking events after work (they are currently held monthly)

more networking events (breakfasts) before work

seminars (please list topics in comment box)

Retail promotions

Business Development Projects

Business/service Awards - held every year

Business/service Awards held every second year

Encouraging business to business purchasing within Gunnedah

other - please list in comment box

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* 6. In November and December 2018 the Chamber ran a shop local retail promotion linked with a community street fair called Spirit of Christmas. Whilst this project was funded in part by Gunnedah Shire Council and participating businesses, there was a net cost to the Chamber (effectively using general membership funds). Please tick one of the responses below

I am aware of the project and thought it was an effective Chamber project

I am aware and DO NOT think it was an effective Chamber activity

I was not aware, but is a good idea

I was not aware, but seems like a bad idea

I would like to contribute/sponsor/participate in 2019 (please enter name below in comment field)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you see a need for a greater focus on business and economic development in Gunnedah?

Yes, should be federally government funded and managed

Yes, should be state government funded and managed

Yes, should be local government funded and managed

Would prefer it to be managed by the Chamber of Commerce

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* 8. Do you believe that our region could benefit from additional investment?

Yes, but would prefer only domestic investors

Yes, any investment welcome, domestic or international

No opinion

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* 9. Are you aware of any untapped opportunities to further develop tourism in our Shire?

Yes (please list in comments field)

I would be interested in supporting such opportunities

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