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State of Your Business & Continuing Impact of COVID-19 Survey
Member survey to gather feedback on continuing issues, opportunities, and perceptions.
As we move forward during the pandemic and shifting political landscapes, please share your feedback so that we can best serve our membership.
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1.
To what extent has the pandemic impacted your organization?
Not at all
Low impact
Moderate impact
High impact
Other (please specify)
2.
When operating without funding and under government restrictions, how long can your business operate?
1 to 2 months
3 to 6 months
More than 6 months, but less than a year
At least a year
Not negatively impacted
Other (please specify)
3.
Have you applied for (or plan to apply for) funding assistance (check all that apply)?
Yes, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Yes, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance
Yes, CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Round 1
Yes, PPP Round 2 (second draw)
Yes, State of Illinois Business Interruption Grant (BIG)
Yes, Will County CARES Business Assistance Grant
No
Other (please specify)
4.
Do you foresee the need for additional assistance in the future after utilizing PPP, EIDL, State and County programs?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
5.
Have you had to lay off or furlough employees or plan to in the future?
Yes, lay off
Yes, furlough
Yes, combination of
No, but plan to lay off in next 3 to 6 months
No, but plan to furlough in next 3 to 6 months
No
6.
Do you plan to hire back or hire new employees in the next 3 to 6 months?
Yes, hire back in next 3 to 6 months
Yes, hire new in next 3 to 6 months
Yes, combination of in the next 3 to 6 months
No
7.
Have you been positively or negatively impacted by the rent/mortgage moratorium?
Yes, positively
Yes, negatively
Both - explain below
No
Comments
8.
Has the increase in minimum wage to $11/hour on January 1st impacted your business?
Yes
No
Not sure yet
Comments
9.
When do you foresee the economy "returning to normal?"
By end of second quarter 2021
By end of third quarter 2021
By end of the year 2021
By end of first quarter 2022
By end of second quarter 2022
By end of third quarter 2022
By end of year 2022
Sometime in 2023 and beyond
10.
What are your feelings on the local economy in the near future vs. current status?
Much Better
Better
No change
Worse
Much worse
None of the above
11.
Do you foresee your revenue increasing / decreasing in 2021 vs. 2020?
Increase
Decrease
Flat
Not sure
12.
In your view is the pandemic ... ?
Worst is behind us
Currently in worst period
The worst is yet to come
13.
Is the current vaccination policy in place favorable to your business/employees?
Yes
No
Not sure
Other (please specify)
14.
What is your perception of the business climate in the Joliet / Will County region?
Very Favorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Very Unfavorable
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
15.
What is your perception of the business climate in Illinois?
Very Favorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Very Unfavorable
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
16.
What do you see being a larger hurdle right now?
Economy
Covid issues
Other (please specify)
17.
How can we assist you better / what support is needed?
Seminars / Workshops (specify below in comments)
Forums / Round table discussions (specify below in comments)
Advocate for pro-business policies (specify below in comments)
Develop councils and committees (specify below in comments)
Share more information through various communication methods (specify below in comments)
Additional marketing / advertising opportunities (specify below in comments)
Additional comments
18.
How concerned are you about the following?
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Healthcare
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Government Regulations
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Equity
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Hiring New Employees
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Training Employees
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Retaining Employees
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Economic Climate
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Access to Capital
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Sales / Marketing
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Employee Issues (workers' comp, health ins., etc.)
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Transportation
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Visibility in the Community
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Taxes (local, state, federal)
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Cash Flow
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Covid Issues
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Leadership Development
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
Mortgage/Lease/Rent
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all
Not sure
19.
How do you as a business express your concerns to our political leaders at the local, state, or federal levels?
Through participation with the Joliet Chamber
By attending meetings/forums
By writing letters/emails
Through other advocacy organizations
Through personal relationships
Phone calls
All of the above
None of the above
Other (please specify)
20.
What is your job title?
Business Owner
President / CEO
Vice President
Manager
Sales / Marketing
Events
Finance
Other (please specify)
21.
How many people are employed at your organization?
1-10
11-25
26-50
51-100
101-250
251-500
500+
22.
How satisfied are you with your membership?
Very Unsatisfied
1 star
Unsatisfied
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Satisfied
4 stars
Very Satisfied
5 stars
23.
How likely is it that you would recommend joining our Chamber to a friend or colleague?
0
100
Clear
24.
Of the following, why did you join the Chamber (check all that apply)?
Networking
Seminars/Workshops
Business Opportunities
Community Support
Membership Drive
Advertising
Education Support
Sponsorship
Advocacy
None of the above
Other (please specify)
25.
Any additional comments, questions, etc. that you would like to share? If you would like to be contacted, please input your Name / Company / Phone / Email. Thank you!
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