SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU

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1. What Town in the Kennebec Valley Region (Kennebec, Somerset or Western Waldo Counties) are you responding for? (list all that apply) (Required.)

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2. Which of the below best represents your affiliation with our Town? (Required.)

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3. What do you feel makes this region of Maine so special?

SECTION 2: QUALITY OF LIFE

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4. What are the greatest strengths of our region? (Required.)

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5. What do you think is the greatest weaknesses/threats to our region? (Required.)

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6. What do you think is important in our region when trying to attract and retain residents to live and work? (Required.)

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7. What do you think prevents new residents from choosing to live in the Kennebec Valley Region? (Required.)

SECTION 3: BUSINESSES ECONOMY

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8. What business sector do you think has the greatest potential for growth in our region? (Required.)

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9. What specific industry or job sector do you think our region should prioritize for growth? (Required.)

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10. What do you think are the most significant challenges for businesses looking to start/expand or relocate in our region? (Required.)

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11. What infrastructure improvements do you think are necessary to support and grow the regions economy? (Required.)

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12. What community investments do you think are necessary to support and grow the regions economy? (Required.)

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13. What initiative would you like to see come to fruition that would boost the economy in our region?

SECTION 4: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

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14. What do you think are the most significant barriers preventing people from entering/re-entering the workforce? (Required.)

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15. What skills, training, certifications, or educational opportunities are most needed to support workforce growth in our region?

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16. What actions by employers, educational institutions, and community organizations could help increase workforce participation in our region?

SECTION 5: PRIORITIES

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17. If the region could make major investments in only THREE areas over the next five years, which would you prioritize? (Required.)

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18. Do you have anything else you would like to add or comment about that wasn't already covered?

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey.
This information helps to guide the Economic Development of the Kennebec Valley Region.
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