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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Thank you for participating in this important process by responding to this confidential survey.
1.
Which of the following assets are important to the District's economic success?
Natural resources
Historic sites
Downtowns
Manufacturing industry
Health care industry
Tourism industry
Retail industry
Recreational and visitor venues and amenities
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following challenges must be addressed by your local government for the District to achieve long-term economic stability?
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Somewhat Important
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Don't Know
Aging and inadequate services (broadband, water, wastewater, roads)
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Don't Know
Not enough land and buildings ready for job-creating businesses
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Don't Know
Lack of housing, too many seasonal rentals, homelessness
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Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't Know
Wildfires, drought, and other natural disasters
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Somewhat Important
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Don't Know
Worker and skill shortage
Most Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't Know
Limited visitor amenities (restaurants, lodging, signage)
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Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't Know
Burdensome government regulations
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Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't Know
Other (please specify)
3.
Are you involved in, or aware of, any activities or initiatives that address these issues?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide us with more information:
4.
Which of the following opportunities should be pursued to improve long-term economic stability in the District's cities and counties?
Attract employers paying living-wage
Support entrepreneurship and small businesses
Fill downtown vacancies
Coordinate natural disaster preparedness and response efforts
Grow and diversify the existing visitor market
Expand and improve recreational and historic amenities
Increase skill building and vocational trades education
Improve sites for job-creating employers (zoning, water, wastewater, broadband, etc.)
Ease local government regulations
Attract developers for worker housing
Other (please specify)
5.
If you would be interested in discussing these topics further with a member of the consulting team, please provide us with your contact information.
This survey and all conversations are confidential and only shared among the consulting team members.
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6.
Is there any other information you wish to share?
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