Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative 2023 Survey

The Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative (MPEI) is focused on supporting new or prospective small businesses in Mount Prospect by providing access to learning opportunities, professional networking and economic development opportunities.

In order to plan for the future of MPEI, the Village of Mount Prospect and the Mount Prospect Public Library are gathering input from the local business community on what kinds of support would be the most beneficial. Input from entrepreneurs, founders, home businesses, well-established businesses, start-ups and everything in between is greatly appreciated. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey.

Section 1: Business Background

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* 1. Please select one of the following statements that most accurately describes you currently:

I am a current Mount Prospect business owner

I am a former Mount Prospect business owner

I am a potential Mount Prospect business owner

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which statement describes the current situation of your business:

I operate out of my home (home occupation)

I own a commercial space

I lease a commercial space

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please provide a description of business uses or services.

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* 4. Number of Years in Operation

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* 5. Number of Employees

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* 6. Estimated Annual Revenue (Optional)

$0 - $50K

$50K - $100K

+$100K

Section 2: MPEI Events & Resources

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* 7. Have you utilized online resources provided through MPEI? If so, which did you find most beneficial?

	Very Beneficial	Beneficial	Not Beneficial	Waste of Time	Did Not Utilize Resource
Website	Website Very Beneficial	Website Beneficial	Website Not Beneficial	Website Waste of Time	Website Did Not Utilize Resource
Event Calendar	Event Calendar Very Beneficial	Event Calendar Beneficial	Event Calendar Not Beneficial	Event Calendar Waste of Time	Event Calendar Did Not Utilize Resource
Email Updates	Email Updates Very Beneficial	Email Updates Beneficial	Email Updates Not Beneficial	Email Updates Waste of Time	Email Updates Did Not Utilize Resource
Podcast	Podcast Very Beneficial	Podcast Beneficial	Podcast Not Beneficial	Podcast Waste of Time	Podcast Did Not Utilize Resource
Library Databases	Library Databases Very Beneficial	Library Databases Beneficial	Library Databases Not Beneficial	Library Databases Waste of Time	Library Databases Did Not Utilize Resource
Business Resource Guide	Business Resource Guide Very Beneficial	Business Resource Guide Beneficial	Business Resource Guide Not Beneficial	Business Resource Guide Waste of Time	Business Resource Guide Did Not Utilize Resource

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Have you participated in an MPEI event before? If so, which did you find most beneficial?

	Very Beneficial	Beneficial	Not Beneficial	Waste of Time	Did Not Utilize Resource
Quarterly MPEI Workshops	Quarterly MPEI Workshops Very Beneficial	Quarterly MPEI Workshops Beneficial	Quarterly MPEI Workshops Not Beneficial	Quarterly MPEI Workshops Waste of Time	Quarterly MPEI Workshops Did Not Utilize Resource
Small Business Week workshops in partnership with Crain's Chicago Business	Small Business Week workshops in partnership with Crain's Chicago Business Very Beneficial	Small Business Week workshops in partnership with Crain's Chicago Business Beneficial	Small Business Week workshops in partnership with Crain's Chicago Business Not Beneficial	Small Business Week workshops in partnership with Crain's Chicago Business Waste of Time	Small Business Week workshops in partnership with Crain's Chicago Business Did Not Utilize Resource
Small Business Saturday Coalition in partnership with American Express	Small Business Saturday Coalition in partnership with American Express Very Beneficial	Small Business Saturday Coalition in partnership with American Express Beneficial	Small Business Saturday Coalition in partnership with American Express Not Beneficial	Small Business Saturday Coalition in partnership with American Express Waste of Time	Small Business Saturday Coalition in partnership with American Express Did Not Utilize Resource
Spotlight on Success Film Series	Spotlight on Success Film Series Very Beneficial	Spotlight on Success Film Series Beneficial	Spotlight on Success Film Series Not Beneficial	Spotlight on Success Film Series Waste of Time	Spotlight on Success Film Series Did Not Utilize Resource
Access to Advisors (A2A)	Access to Advisors (A2A) Very Beneficial	Access to Advisors (A2A) Beneficial	Access to Advisors (A2A) Not Beneficial	Access to Advisors (A2A) Waste of Time	Access to Advisors (A2A) Did Not Utilize Resource

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which type of event would you be most interested in attending?

	Very Interested	Interested	Not Interested	Completely Uninterested
Networking	Networking Very Interested	Networking Interested	Networking Not Interested	Networking Completely Uninterested
Class/Seminar/Workshop	Class/Seminar/Workshop Very Interested	Class/Seminar/Workshop Interested	Class/Seminar/Workshop Not Interested	Class/Seminar/Workshop Completely Uninterested
Panel Discussion	Panel Discussion Very Interested	Panel Discussion Interested	Panel Discussion Not Interested	Panel Discussion Completely Uninterested

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following event formats would you prefer?

In-Person

Virtual

Hybrid (available in person and virtually)

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 11. What time of day are you most likely to participate in an event?

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following topics interest you most as a current, former, or prospective business owner? Select all that apply.

Finance/Business Planning

Hiring/Recruitment/Retention

Finding and Renting Commercial Spaces

Permits/Licenses/Inspection Procedures

Marketing/Social Media

Business Succession Planning

Mentorship/Apprenticeship

Local Resources for Businesses (Score, business grants, Library, etc.)

Section 3: MPEI Feedback

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* 13. What is the greatest challenge for your small business at this time?

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* 14. Do you have additional thoughts, ideas, or feedback on the kind of support that would be valuable to your business/potential business?

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* 15. Provide your contact information (Optional)

First and Last Name

Business Name

Business Address

Email Address