Spink County Workforce Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey! Grow Spink is partnering with Dakota Resources to conduct a workforce survey to business owners and managers in Spink County. Your answers will be kept confidential and only shared on an aggregate basis. If you have any questions about the survey, please email Gianna Schieffer at director@growspink.com.
Business Information
Business name(Required.)
Business address
How satisfied are you with your current business location?
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Do you own or rent your business facilities?
What is your business's NAICS Code? [search link]
Who is your business's target market?
Where does your target market originate from? Select all that apply.
How many years has your business been operating?
How long have you owned your business?
Does your business experience seasonal fluctuations?
What do you consider busy times for your business?
Workforce Information and Needs
How many employees do you have right now?
How many of your employees commute from the following locations?
What benefits do you currently offer to your employees? Select all that apply.
What are the biggest challenges you face when attracting qualified employees?(Required.)
What types of jobs are you currently seeking to fill within your business? Select all that apply.
Do you offer workforce incentives for new hires?
Current offering
Future offering
Not offering
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Performance-based bonus
Retention bonus
Stock options
Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Employee recognition programs
What support or resources does your workforce need? Select all that apply.
What months of the year do you have a seasonal demand for more employees?
Business Needs
What business challenges are you currently experiencing?
Do you plan to modify your current business operations in the next 12 months?
Is your business transitioning ownership in the next 12 months?
Will there be any major improvements made to your building in the next 12 months?
What support or resources do you need on the topic of workforce? Select all that apply.
Community Factors
Which annual community events increase your business's foot traffic and/or sales volume?
What complimentary businesses would you like to see start up in the community?
What community assets would you like to see developed?
Does our region adequately provide the following quality of life factors to retain and/or attract workforce?
Yes
No
Unsure
Rental housing options
Homeownership options
Childcare
After school care
K-12 education
Recreational amenities
Businesses to meet basic needs
Welcoming environment
Strong social connection
Community events and activities
Safe environment
What is your level of agreement with each of the following statements?
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Local businesses are supportive of each other.
Our region offers employees a good quality of life.
Our region does a good job of promoting local businesses.
Our region offers adequate workforce to fill job openings.
Business is growing in our region.
Residents value and support small businesses in the region.
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