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2018 Membership Survey
1.
What are the top three challenges impacting growth or management of your business?
Shortage of qualified workers
Too many regulatory compliance issues
Workforce drug, behavioral, or health issues
Cost of energy
Cost of healthcare
Unfair or burdensome taxes
Tariffs and fees
Ownership transition or succession
Aging workforce
Inexperienced workforce
Other (please specify)
2.
What are the top three business advocacy priorities for your Chamber?
Affordable clean water
Low-cost wastewater services
Shovel ready industrial land
Industrial spec building or space
Available retail space
Available office space
Quality workforce
Improve public transportation for workers
Smart regulatory government to avoid duplication and costs
Lower energy costs
Other (please specify)
3.
What are the top three community priorities your chamber should support?
Community safety
More walkable and bikeable pathways
Wellness and healthy living
More available housing
Promote pre-school learning programs
K-12 school success for careers
Improving Muskegon’s image
Diversity and Inclusion
Waterfront development
Sherman Blvd corridor development
Continued Downtown development
Other (please specify)
4.
What is the largest challenge facing your company on a daily basis?
5.
Which three member benefits are the most important to your business?
Business Advocacy
Business Counseling
Business Referrals
Discounted email marketing software
Discounted Office Supplies
Free and Affordable Advertising
Discounted Application Fees for Lakeshore Art Festival and Home, Garden, and DIY Show
Lakeshore Community Cash
Relocation Services and Tours
Networking and Business Connections
Workers Compensation Insurance
Coupons/Discounts Page
Access to business resources
Other (please specify)
6.
Pick your top three valued Chamber events for education or networking.
Business for Breakfast
STIR Networking Events
Holiday Kick-Off Party
Chamber Classic Golf Outing
Entrepreneur Award Luncheon
Lakeshore Art Festival
Home, Garden + DIY Show
Small Business Training
Muskegon STAR! Training
Muskegon In Focus
Interns On Deck
ATHENA on the Lakeshore Award Luncheon
Business Owner Roundtable
Chamber Orientation
Economic Summit
Other (please specify)
7.
What is the best time for you/your company to attend events?
A.M.
Lunch
After Hours
Any time works for us
I prefer to connect online not at events
8.
How would you prefer to be communicated with? (Check all the apply)
Email
Website
In Person
Phone Call
Text Message
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Other (please specify)
9.
Do you use the online business directory?
Yes
No
I didn’t know about the online business directory
10.
What is your perception of the business climate on the Muskegon Lakeshore?
Very favorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
11.
What are your comments about the local business climate, the community, or the Chamber in general?
12.
Business Information
Company
Name
Title
Email Address
Thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate it! If you would like more information about the Chamber or your membership, please contact Dawn Johnson at 231-724-3175 or JohnsonD@muskegon.org.
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