Georgia 2030 Issues Survey Question Title * 1. What is the proper way to pronounce "Pecan" as in Pecan Pie? Pee-can Puh-can Pee-kahn Puh-kahn Other Question Title * 2. What is your age? 17 or under 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Question Title * 3. Which of the following best describes your gender? Female Male Other Decline to state Question Title * 4. Which of the following best describes your ethnicity? American Indian or Alaska Native Black, not of Hispanic origin Hispanic White, not of Hispanic origin Asian or Pacific Islander Other or Unknown Question Title * 5. Which of these best describes the location of the majority of your employees or association members in Georgia? Statewide North Georgia (non-Metro ATL) Metro Atlanta Middle/Central Georgia South Georgia Coastal Georgia Question Title * 6. How many Georgia-based employees/members does your company/association have? Include full-time and part-time employees. 1-24 25-49 50-99 100-499 500-999 1000+ Question Title * 7. Overall, which of these best describes your political beliefs and ideology? Very Liberal Somewhat Liberal Middle of the Road; Moderate Somewhat Conservative Very Conservative Question Title * 8. When it comes to where an elected official stands, which of these is most important to you? Rank the most important issue at the top (1 is most important - 5 is least important). 1 2 3 4 5 The Economy & Job Creation 1 2 3 4 5 Education & Workforce 1 2 3 4 5 Healthcare 1 2 3 4 5 Social Issues 1 2 3 4 5 Transportation Question Title * 9. If Georgia policy-makers were to prioritize specific ways to improve the entire education pipeline, which areas should receive the most attention? Rank the most important area at the top (1 is most important - 5 is least important). 1 2 3 4 5 Universal Pre-K 1 2 3 4 5 Soft Skills Training in K-12 1 2 3 4 5 Increased Funding for Higher Ed Scholarships 1 2 3 4 5 Better Access to College & Career Academies / Technical Schools 1 2 3 4 5 More Opportunities for Internships & Co-ops Question Title * 10. Employers often note that they have difficulty finding employees with the soft skills necessary to perform their job. Rank the following soft skills in terms of importance in today's workforce (1 is most important - 5 is least important). 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership & Management 1 2 3 4 5 Written Communication 1 2 3 4 5 Verbal Communication 1 2 3 4 5 Punctuality 1 2 3 4 5 Professionalism & Office Etiquette Question Title * 11. Which of the following types of government programs do you believe are most effective in reducing poverty? Rank the most effective method at the top (1 is most important - 5 is least important). 1 2 3 4 5 Direct subsidies like tax credits for working families 1 2 3 4 5 Public services delivered through non-profits like churches and Goodwill 1 2 3 4 5 Expanded social services like SNAP, childcare, & transportation 1 2 3 4 5 More social workers to connect those in need to existing programs 1 2 3 4 5 Workforce development & training programs Question Title * 12. If tax credits were available for employers to participate in voluntary programs to help working families, which of these would provide the most benefit to your employees/members? Rank the most beneficial at the top (1 is most beneficial - 4 is least beneficial). 1 2 3 4 Child care tax credits 1 2 3 4 Earned income tax credits 1 2 3 4 Health & wellness tax credits 1 2 3 4 Paid family leave tax credits Question Title * 13. What are the most prominent systemic hurdles that limit economic mobility in Georgia? Rank the most critical issue at the top(1 is most critical - 6 is least critical) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inequity in K-12 education system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Access to higher education & training 1 2 3 4 5 6 Healthcare & wellness issues 1 2 3 4 5 6 Limited transportation options 1 2 3 4 5 6 Housing policies 1 2 3 4 5 6 Access to career mobility options Question Title * 14. What are the most prominent systemic hurdles that limit career mobility in Georgia? Rank the most critical issue at the top (1 is most critical - 5 is least critical). 1 2 3 4 5 Lack of mentors in the community 1 2 3 4 5 Lack of exposure to career options 1 2 3 4 5 Limited options for higher education 1 2 3 4 5 Discrimination issues 1 2 3 4 5 Family & other personal commitments Question Title * 15. Which of the following will best address long-term access to water in Georgia? Rank the most effective option at the top (1 is most effective - 5 is least effective). 1 2 3 4 5 Better drought management plans 1 2 3 4 5 More reservoirs 1 2 3 4 5 New technologies for storage and reuse 1 2 3 4 5 Better conservation efforts 1 2 3 4 5 Investment in critical infrastructure like pipes & treatment facilities Question Title * 16. Which of the following areas do you believe Georgia policymakers should focus their efforts when it comes to environmental sustainability? Rank the most important area at the top (1 is most important - 5 is least important). 1 2 3 4 5 Alternative energy 1 2 3 4 5 Land & wildlife conservation 1 2 3 4 5 Water quality & quantity 1 2 3 4 5 Air pollution 1 2 3 4 5 Recycling & solid waste Question Title * 17. At this time, Georgia has chosen not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Do you agree or disagree with this decision? Agree with State's decision Disagree with State's decision Don't Know Question Title * 18. Of the following healthcare options being considered in Georgia, which of these do you believe would be most beneficial to Georgia citizens? Rank the option that provides the most benefit at the top (1 is most beneficial - 4 is least beneficial) 1 2 3 4 Closing the uninsured gap through a Georgia-specific Medicaid waiver 1 2 3 4 More funding for rural healthcare initiatives through tax credits 1 2 3 4 Better health & wellness education in communities 1 2 3 4 Increasing the number of medical residency slots in Georgia Question Title * 19. How would you describe the environment for starting a new business in Georgia, compared to other states? Among the worst, Georgia is way behind Better than some, but nothing to be proud of About average, not good but not bad either Better than most, although certain areas can be improved Among the best, Georgia is leading the country Don't Know / No Opinion Question Title * 20. Which of these issues do you believe makes it most difficult to start or expand a business in Georgia? Rank the issue that makes it most difficult at the top (1 is most difficult - 6 is least difficult). 1 2 3 4 5 6 State business licensing process 1 2 3 4 5 6 State regulatory environment 1 2 3 4 5 6 Local business licensing process 1 2 3 4 5 6 Local land use & zoning ordinances 1 2 3 4 5 6 Occupational licensing requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 Access to loans & financing Question Title * 21. Would you be willing to engage in an effort to oppose legislation that damages Georgia's business-friendly brand? Very likely to engage Somewhat likely to engage Somewhat unlikely to engage Very unlikely to engage Question Title * 22. Which of these transportation infrastructure issues are most critical when it comes to growing your local economy? Rank the most critical issue at the top(1 is most critical - 6 is least critical). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fixing existing roads & bridges 1 2 3 4 5 6 Building new roads & bridges 1 2 3 4 5 6 Investing in transit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Expanding freight rail infrastructure 1 2 3 4 5 6 Building commuter rail 1 2 3 4 5 6 Routing trucks around Metro areas Question Title * 23. Would you support revisiting a transportation referendum (T-SPLOST) in your community if the regions were scaled down to include smaller groups of counties, keeping the focus more local? Strongly Support Somewhat Support Neutral Somewhat Oppose Strongly Oppose Question Title * 24. If your community considered a T-SPLOST referendum, what types of projects would you be most likely to support as part of that referendum? Rank the most important projects at the top (1 is most important - 6 is least important). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Major intersection improvements 1 2 3 4 5 6 Road widening & additional lanes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pothole repairs & resurfacing 1 2 3 4 5 6 Expansion of local transit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bike paths & walking trails 1 2 3 4 5 6 Beautification projects Question Title * 25. When purchasing products for yourself or your business, do you make an effort to prioritize those made and grown in Georgia? Yes, I always prioritize Georgia products I try to purchase Georgia products when possible I would purchase more Georgia products if they were better branded I rarely/never take Georgia-made into consideration Question Title * 26. Would knowing a product was made/grown in Georgia or produced by a company headquartered in Georgia make you more likely to purchase it? Much more likely Somewhat more likely Not likely Question Title * 27. How has your industry or community been directly impacted by the expansion of international trade in Georgia? Very positive impact Somewhat positive impact No impact Somewhat negative impactq Very negative impact Question Title * 28. How interested would you be in participating in a group to design strategies to address diversity, demographic, & political changes in communities across Georgia? Very interested Somewhat interested Not interested Question Title * 29. What is the appropriate role of the business community in advancing the dialogue on race & discrimination issues in Georgia? We should be leading the conversation We should be active in the conversation, but allow others to lead We should only weigh in on the conversation when asked We should stay out of the conversation Don't Know / No Opinion Question Title * 30. What is your opinion of the Georgia Chamber as the state's largest business advocacy organization? Very favorable Somewhat favorable Neutral Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable Question Title * 31. What issues should government & business leaders focus on to help your community grow and create jobs by 2030? Question Title * 32. How can the Georgia Chamber better partner with you and your organization on specific issues? Done
