Moore County Partners in Progress has embarked on a project to create a countywide Strategic Action Plan that will identify and address critical economic growth and development issues throughout Moore County. As part of this process, we invite you to complete this online Community Economic Development Survey on Moore County.

Partners in Progress is working on this project with The Hayes Group, an experienced team of economic development and planning professionals. The Hayes Group serves as an independent, third-party resource.

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • The Deadline for survey completion is APRIL 14, 2017
  • The time for you to complete the online Survey should be less than 15 minutes.
  • The survey is being administered by an independent third-party resource. Therefore, your responses will be treated as anonymous and confidential.
  • All responses will be compiled into a Summary Report.

If you have any questions about this Community Economic Development Survey, please let us know.  Thank you in advance for your time and participation in this important initiative!

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* 1. What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in Moore County? Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being the most important):

  1 2 3
Schools
Housing affordability
Family ties
Safe community
Recreational opportunities
Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty
Jobs/employment opportunities
Proximity to jobs outside of Moore County
Access to health care
Quality of Life

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* 2. Please rank this statement on the following scale:  Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the County. 

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* 3. What types of job training or education would be most helpful. (Please check all that apply.)

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* 4. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Moore County? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 5. Economic Development Priorities.  Level of Agreement.  Please rate each statement.

“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to… “

  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects.
Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality.
Helping retain and expand existing businesses.
Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes.
Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere.
Providing Entrepreneurship Training & Assistance.
Enhancing broadband.
Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses.
Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization.
Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.).
Taking advantage of the proximity to Ft. Bragg for business-development opportunities.
Attracting healthcare-related businesses.
Attracting facilities in the northern part of Moore County.
Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.)
Building on the Home of American Golf® “brand.”
Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies.
Developing commercial/industrial sites.

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* 6. Future Growth and Development Priorities.  Rank your top 5 choices, in order of your preference (with 1 being the most preferred).

  1 2 3 4 5
More local job opportunities.
A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes.
More diverse housing options.
More entertainment (all ages).
More programs/activities for kids.
More programs & services for seniors.
Energy efficiency – alternative fuels.
More parks, public open space, recreation.
Educational opportunities.
Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix).
Expand Healthcare Services.
Preservation of existing natural areas.
Address growth & traffic issues.
Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas.

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* 7. What is your vision for Moore County 15 years from now?

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* 8. What area of Moore County do you live in?

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* 9. What is your area of employment?

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* 10. Gender

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* 11. Age

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* 12. Number of Children (under age 18) in household?

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* 13. How many years have you lived in Moore County?

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* 14. What is your level of education?

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* 15. Do you work in Moore County?

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