Our new 5x5 strategy will guide the Asheville Chamber and Economic Development Coalition's initiatives for the next five years and beyond. It will help us establish goals and priorities aimed at improving our area’s economy for everyone living in our region. Our focus includes diversifying our economy, creating better career opportunities and elevating the area’s standard of living while maintaining what makes the Asheville area so special.

We would love to hear your perspectives on what that future could look like.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to give your input!

~Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce &
Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe

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* 1. What word or phrase best describes the Asheville area's current economy?

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* 2. What word or phrase would you most like to describe the Asheville area's economy 5+ years from now?

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* 3. From your perspective, what does "economic development" mean for the Asheville area? What doesn't it mean?

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* 4. What types of businesses would you like to see growing here in the future? Which of those could create the best opportunities for the residents of the Asheville area?

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* 5. What is our area's greatest barrier to having a better economy, if any?

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* 6. What is our area's greatest economic development opportunity?

Demographic Information

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* 7. What is your age?

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* 8. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

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* 9. What is the highest level of school that you have completed?

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* 10. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?

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* 11. What is your gender?

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* 12. What is your household income?

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* 13. What is your zip code?

After you hit DONE below, you will be redirected to another short survey where you can enter your info for our drawing for a gift card.

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