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What legislative and community issues matter most to our members?

The Chamber needs to know how your business or organization feels about key issues affecting your success. 

Please take a few minutes to take our survey. Your voice is important to us!

All information will be kept confidential. 

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* 1. Please provide us with your contact information (optional).

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* 2. What type of entity are you?

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* 3. What is the size of your company?

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* 4. What is your industry?

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* 5. What is your position within the company?

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* 6. How long have you been with your company?

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* 7. What is your general outlook for the business climate in New York State for 2023 (1 is very negative, 5 is neutral, 10 very positive)?

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* 8. How important do you believe the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) is to the economic stability of the region (1 not important, 5 somewhat important, 10 very important)?

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* 9. Will you use BGM more now that it has expanded its service to Orlando, Florida?

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* 10. What makes it difficult for you to find or retain employees?

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* 11. What do you see as Greater Binghamton's greatest opportunity for business growth in 2023? Please provide your top two suggestions.

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* 12. Which policy areas have the greatest direct impact on your business operations? Please choose your top 3 items.

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* 13. In 2019, the State passed the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which set some of the most aggressive clean energy goals in the nation into law. Some of which include a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040. Do you support prohibiting construction of all new buildings that are not fully electric by 2027?

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* 14. Can you afford between $20,000 and $50,000 to retrofit (electrify and or remove gas hookups) your residence?

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* 15. If you qualified for a tax credit between $2,000-$4,000 to purchase a new or used electric vehicle, would you purchase one?

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* 16. Has the cost of energy to operate your business increased this year? If you answered yes, please provide an approximate amount.

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* 17. How has the mandated New York State Minimum Wage increases impacted your business?  Select all that apply.

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* 18. Is your entry-level employee wage higher than the State's $13.20 minimum wage?

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* 19. The State is raising the minimum wage to $14.20 per hour in 2023. How will this impact your business?

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* 20. Do you support raising the minimum wage annually by a percentage that is based on inflation?

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* 21. Have you noticed your unemployment insurance tax increase in the last two years?

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* 22. Have you received an Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS) for your unemployment insurance this year? 

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* 23. What ways can the State help Upstate New York become more competitive and draw in new industry?

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* 24. How can the Chamber better advocate for your business needs? 

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* 25. Would you be interested in joining the Chamber's Small Business Legislative or MWVBE committees (please specify which one)? 

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* 26. Choose the government relations events that have been most useful to you or your business. Please check all that apply.

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* 27. The Leadership Alliance has developed a community blueprint plan for 2030 including the following categories. Please rank the areas of most importance to you in order from most important to least important.

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