Annual Chamber of Business Climate Survey

The purpose of the Business Climate Survey is to track trends and issues affecting businesses. Business decision makers are surveyed in order to identify emerging issues that may be addressed by our Chamber. Information is shared with community stakeholders, elected officials, and used by the Chamber for developing our advocacy and program priorities.   All information will remain confidential. 

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* 1. What best describes your role and position?

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* 2. How many employees are in your business?

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* 3. Where is your base of operations?

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* 4. What would you say is the biggest challenge facing your business in the next 12 months?

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* 5. What are the top two or three areas could be improved to better  the business climate for your company?

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* 6. In the next 12 months, do you expect employment at your company to: (Please check only one box)

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* 7. Plans to increase investments in plant and/or equipment

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* 8. How would you rate the following  areas in terms of priority for your business?

  Not at all a problem  Minor problem Moderate problem Serious problem Extremely serious problem
Access to Capital
Healthcare
Lawsuit Abuse
Transportation Access (highways,major arterial roads, etc.)
Managing Energy/Utility Costs
Ease of Permitting, Regulatory Procedures and Code Enforcement 
Tel-Com (digital services, technology,  and wireless)

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* 9. When hiring, what is the greatest challenge?

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* 10. How do you expect your after-tax profit will compare to the prior year?

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* 11. Do any of the following business expansion/contraction activities apply to your business in the next 24 months?

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* 12. What sector best describes your business category?

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* 13. If you have other information you would like to share with the Chamber, please provide us your contact information.

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* 14. Please share any other comments you have below:

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