2022 Annual Business Survey

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* 1. What best describes your position:

Business Owner, CEO, President

Senior Management

Mid Level Manager/ Director / Dept. Head

Sales and Marketing Staff (including Multi-level Marketers)

Other (student, resident, retired, elected official)

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* 2. How many FTE (full-time equivalents) employees do you have?

0 (no employees)

2-5

6-24

25-99

100+

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* 3. Where is your business located?

Avondale

Buckeye

Chandler

El Mirage

Gilbert

Glendale

Goodyear

Mesa

Peoria

Phoenix

Scottsdale

Sun City

Sun City West

Surprise

Tempe

Waddell

Youngtown

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* 4. How would you describe the local economic climate:

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 5. What are the most pressing problems facing your business?

Competition (foreign and domestic)

Financing and Interests Rate (Lack of Capital/Cash Flow)

Government Regulations and Red Tape

Government Taxes and Fees

Inflation (Gas, Cost of Raw Materials, and Supplies)

Labor Availability

Labor Wages & Costs

Labor Quality and Retention

Poor Sales

Solvency Concerns Due to Covid-19

Supply Chain Issues

Other major issues facing your business

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* 6. How concerned are you about the impact of government regulations, mandates, and taxes on your business?

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Somewhat concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Comment

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* 7. What kind of assets are missing now that you would like to have in your community to help businesses thrive? This could be anything from sewers, and schools, to specific types of services or resources, etc.

Missing Asset 1

Missing Asset 2

Missing Asset 3

Missing Asset 4

Missing Asset 5

Missing Asset 6

What is a Chamber of Commerce
A chamber of commerce is an association or network of business people designed to promote and protect the interests of its members and the business community. It is not affiliated with any government entity. Chambers may try to influence or lobby elected officials toward pro-business stances. Chambers also provides a wide array of business resources, programs, and activities. The chamber is one of the most trusted and respected name brands in America and relies on financial support from the business community.

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* 8. Please rate each of the chamber activities regarding their importance to you or the business community.

	Very Important	Moderately Important	Not Important
Advocating on Behalf of the Business Community (PAID LOBBYIST, ACTION ALERTS, CANDIDATE FORUMS, ETC.)	Advocating on Behalf of the Business Community (PAID LOBBYIST, ACTION ALERTS, CANDIDATE FORUMS, ETC.) Very Important	Advocating on Behalf of the Business Community (PAID LOBBYIST, ACTION ALERTS, CANDIDATE FORUMS, ETC.) Moderately Important	Advocating on Behalf of the Business Community (PAID LOBBYIST, ACTION ALERTS, CANDIDATE FORUMS, ETC.) Not Important
Credibility Boost: Name association/affiliation with a chamber of commerce	Credibility Boost: Name association/affiliation with a chamber of commerce Very Important	Credibility Boost: Name association/affiliation with a chamber of commerce Moderately Important	Credibility Boost: Name association/affiliation with a chamber of commerce Not Important
Events: Direct-to-Consumer (like CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FESTIVALS and EXPOS)	Events: Direct-to-Consumer (like CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FESTIVALS and EXPOS) Very Important	Events: Direct-to-Consumer (like CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FESTIVALS and EXPOS) Moderately Important	Events: Direct-to-Consumer (like CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FESTIVALS and EXPOS) Not Important
Events: Business-to-Business (like Biz-2-Biz EXPO)	Events: Business-to-Business (like Biz-2-Biz EXPO) Very Important	Events: Business-to-Business (like Biz-2-Biz EXPO) Moderately Important	Events: Business-to-Business (like Biz-2-Biz EXPO) Not Important
Re-directing local internet searches to your company's website (shop and buy local)	Re-directing local internet searches to your company's website (shop and buy local) Very Important	Re-directing local internet searches to your company's website (shop and buy local) Moderately Important	Re-directing local internet searches to your company's website (shop and buy local) Not Important
Discounts on Chamber events and programs	Discounts on Chamber events and programs Very Important	Discounts on Chamber events and programs Moderately Important	Discounts on Chamber events and programs Not Important
Monthly Meetings (In-person events) for connecting business owners and community stakeholders	Monthly Meetings (In-person events) for connecting business owners and community stakeholders Very Important	Monthly Meetings (In-person events) for connecting business owners and community stakeholders Moderately Important	Monthly Meetings (In-person events) for connecting business owners and community stakeholders Not Important
Getting a free website for your business	Getting a free website for your business Very Important	Getting a free website for your business Moderately Important	Getting a free website for your business Not Important
Advertising, marketing and branding opportunities	Advertising, marketing and branding opportunities Very Important	Advertising, marketing and branding opportunities Moderately Important	Advertising, marketing and branding opportunities Not Important
Info. on free webinars for you and your employees	Info. on free webinars for you and your employees Very Important	Info. on free webinars for you and your employees Moderately Important	Info. on free webinars for you and your employees Not Important
Informing you of economic development news, like new businesses coming to area.	Informing you of economic development news, like new businesses coming to area. Very Important	Informing you of economic development news, like new businesses coming to area. Moderately Important	Informing you of economic development news, like new businesses coming to area. Not Important
Social events & fundraisers (Gala, Golf Events, etc.)	Social events & fundraisers (Gala, Golf Events, etc.) Very Important	Social events & fundraisers (Gala, Golf Events, etc.) Moderately Important	Social events & fundraisers (Gala, Golf Events, etc.) Not Important

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* 9. What programs or activities should the Chamber consider moving forward to help support businesses, workers, or the quality of life in our community?

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* 10. Are you a member of the Chamber of Commerce in El Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, or Youngtown (Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce)

Yes

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* 11. Please contact me, I have questions about the Chamber. Or, Click Here to schedule a time for a phone meeting.

Name

Company

City/Town

Email Address

Cell Phone Number