Charlestown Chamber Survey

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* 1. Are you currently a member of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce?

Yes

Considering joining

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* 2. If yes, what type of membership?

Individual/resident

Business

Non-profit

Government

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* 3. If no, have you ever been a paid member of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce (or a member its previous formations , the Charlestown Business Association or Charlestown Retailers Association)?

Yes, in the past 2 years or less

Yes, in the past 5 years or less

Yes, in the past 10 years or less

No, I’ve never been a paid member of these organizations

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* 4. How many employees do you have?

Self employed

1-4

5-10

11-49

50-100

100+

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* 5. How many years have been in business?

less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

20+ years

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* 6. Which of following do you expect from the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce? (check all that apply)

Program and events

Community recognition/visibility

Networking

A way to be more involved in the community

A voice in local politics

To improve my business

Regular e-mail newsletter with events and local business news

Charitable partnerships (i.e. Boys & Girls Club, Harvest on the Vine)

Member education

Other (please specify)

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* 7. On a scale of 1 to 10, how knowledgeable do you feel about the programs and offerings of the Chamber?

Not Knowledgeable at All

Very Knowledgeable

Not Knowledgeable at All

Very Knowledgeable

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* 8. What topics would you like to see covered at upcoming Chamber forums and workshops?
(Please check the box that best describes the likelihood that you would attend)

	I would not attend	Somewhat unlikely	Somewhat likely	Very likely
Green/sustainable business programs	Green/sustainable business programs I would not attend	Green/sustainable business programs Somewhat unlikely	Green/sustainable business programs Somewhat likely	Green/sustainable business programs Very likely
Microsoft Excel training	Microsoft Excel training I would not attend	Microsoft Excel training Somewhat unlikely	Microsoft Excel training Somewhat likely	Microsoft Excel training Very likely
E-commerce	E-commerce I would not attend	E-commerce Somewhat unlikely	E-commerce Somewhat likely	E-commerce Very likely
Bankruptcy	Bankruptcy I would not attend	Bankruptcy Somewhat unlikely	Bankruptcy Somewhat likely	Bankruptcy Very likely
Insurance	Insurance I would not attend	Insurance Somewhat unlikely	Insurance Somewhat likely	Insurance Very likely
Developing a business plan	Developing a business plan I would not attend	Developing a business plan Somewhat unlikely	Developing a business plan Somewhat likely	Developing a business plan Very likely
Sources of funding	Sources of funding I would not attend	Sources of funding Somewhat unlikely	Sources of funding Somewhat likely	Sources of funding Very likely
Individual financial planning	Individual financial planning I would not attend	Individual financial planning Somewhat unlikely	Individual financial planning Somewhat likely	Individual financial planning Very likely
Time management	Time management I would not attend	Time management Somewhat unlikely	Time management Somewhat likely	Time management Very likely
Health insurance	Health insurance I would not attend	Health insurance Somewhat unlikely	Health insurance Somewhat likely	Health insurance Very likely
Crowd funding	Crowd funding I would not attend	Crowd funding Somewhat unlikely	Crowd funding Somewhat likely	Crowd funding Very likely
Cash flow your way to break even	Cash flow your way to break even I would not attend	Cash flow your way to break even Somewhat unlikely	Cash flow your way to break even Somewhat likely	Cash flow your way to break even Very likely
Websites for mobile devices	Websites for mobile devices I would not attend	Websites for mobile devices Somewhat unlikely	Websites for mobile devices Somewhat likely	Websites for mobile devices Very likely
Legal issues for social media	Legal issues for social media I would not attend	Legal issues for social media Somewhat unlikely	Legal issues for social media Somewhat likely	Legal issues for social media Very likely
Pricing your products and services	Pricing your products and services I would not attend	Pricing your products and services Somewhat unlikely	Pricing your products and services Somewhat likely	Pricing your products and services Very likely
Social media	Social media I would not attend	Social media Somewhat unlikely	Social media Somewhat likely	Social media Very likely
Recruitment for employees	Recruitment for employees I would not attend	Recruitment for employees Somewhat unlikely	Recruitment for employees Somewhat likely	Recruitment for employees Very likely
How to improve your people skills	How to improve your people skills I would not attend	How to improve your people skills Somewhat unlikely	How to improve your people skills Somewhat likely	How to improve your people skills Very likely
Marketing/Sales	Marketing/Sales I would not attend	Marketing/Sales Somewhat unlikely	Marketing/Sales Somewhat likely	Marketing/Sales Very likely
How to hire and keep the right people	How to hire and keep the right people I would not attend	How to hire and keep the right people Somewhat unlikely	How to hire and keep the right people Somewhat likely	How to hire and keep the right people Very likely

Other (please specify)

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* 9. The Chamber arranges various events throughout the year. For each of the following, please indicate your level of interest on a scale of 1 (not at all interested) to 5 (very interested):

	1 Not Interested	2	3	4	5 Very interested
Holiday Stroll	Holiday Stroll 1 Not Interested	Holiday Stroll 2	Holiday Stroll 3	Holiday Stroll 4	Holiday Stroll 5 Very interested
Chamber Night Out	Chamber Night Out 1 Not Interested	Chamber Night Out 2	Chamber Night Out 3	Chamber Night Out 4	Chamber Night Out 5 Very interested
Open Market/Bunker Hill Day weekend	Open Market/Bunker Hill Day weekend 1 Not Interested	Open Market/Bunker Hill Day weekend 2	Open Market/Bunker Hill Day weekend 3	Open Market/Bunker Hill Day weekend 4	Open Market/Bunker Hill Day weekend 5 Very interested
Summer Bash/Holiday Party	Summer Bash/Holiday Party 1 Not Interested	Summer Bash/Holiday Party 2	Summer Bash/Holiday Party 3	Summer Bash/Holiday Party 4	Summer Bash/Holiday Party 5 Very interested
Luncheon or breakfast with elected officials	Luncheon or breakfast with elected officials 1 Not Interested	Luncheon or breakfast with elected officials 2	Luncheon or breakfast with elected officials 3	Luncheon or breakfast with elected officials 4	Luncheon or breakfast with elected officials 5 Very interested
Holiday wreaths	Holiday wreaths 1 Not Interested	Holiday wreaths 2	Holiday wreaths 3	Holiday wreaths 4	Holiday wreaths 5 Very interested
Educational workshops (ex. Online marketing)	Educational workshops (ex. Online marketing) 1 Not Interested	Educational workshops (ex. Online marketing) 2	Educational workshops (ex. Online marketing) 3	Educational workshops (ex. Online marketing) 4	Educational workshops (ex. Online marketing) 5 Very interested

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* 10. Rank the top areas of focus that you would like the Chamber deliver on in the future on a scale of 1 (not at all interested) to 5 (very interested):

	Not Interested		Neutral		Very Interested
Charlestown online business directory	Charlestown online business directory Not Interested	Charlestown online business directory	Charlestown online business directory Neutral	Charlestown online business directory	Charlestown online business directory Very Interested
Assistance with licensing/permitting	Assistance with licensing/permitting Not Interested	Assistance with licensing/permitting	Assistance with licensing/permitting Neutral	Assistance with licensing/permitting	Assistance with licensing/permitting Very Interested
Listing of available retail space for lease	Listing of available retail space for lease Not Interested	Listing of available retail space for lease	Listing of available retail space for lease Neutral	Listing of available retail space for lease	Listing of available retail space for lease Very Interested
Access to state and city grant resources (Main Street signs, tax permits)	Access to state and city grant resources (Main Street signs, tax permits) Not Interested	Access to state and city grant resources (Main Street signs, tax permits)	Access to state and city grant resources (Main Street signs, tax permits) Neutral	Access to state and city grant resources (Main Street signs, tax permits)	Access to state and city grant resources (Main Street signs, tax permits) Very Interested
Voice to city officials on Charlestown business concerns (“Clean Streets” programs, parking, Rutherford Ave. developments, etc.)	Voice to city officials on Charlestown business concerns (“Clean Streets” programs, parking, Rutherford Ave. developments, etc.) Not Interested	Voice to city officials on Charlestown business concerns (“Clean Streets” programs, parking, Rutherford Ave. developments, etc.)	Voice to city officials on Charlestown business concerns (“Clean Streets” programs, parking, Rutherford Ave. developments, etc.) Neutral	Voice to city officials on Charlestown business concerns (“Clean Streets” programs, parking, Rutherford Ave. developments, etc.)	Voice to city officials on Charlestown business concerns (“Clean Streets” programs, parking, Rutherford Ave. developments, etc.) Very Interested
Training ideas for your employees	Training ideas for your employees Not Interested	Training ideas for your employees	Training ideas for your employees Neutral	Training ideas for your employees	Training ideas for your employees Very Interested
Welcome packets for new businesses in Charlestown	Welcome packets for new businesses in Charlestown Not Interested	Welcome packets for new businesses in Charlestown	Welcome packets for new businesses in Charlestown Neutral	Welcome packets for new businesses in Charlestown	Welcome packets for new businesses in Charlestown Very Interested
Welcome packets for new residents in Charelstown	Welcome packets for new residents in Charelstown Not Interested	Welcome packets for new residents in Charelstown	Welcome packets for new residents in Charelstown Neutral	Welcome packets for new residents in Charelstown	Welcome packets for new residents in Charelstown Very Interested
Social/networking events	Social/networking events Not Interested	Social/networking events	Social/networking events Neutral	Social/networking events	Social/networking events Very Interested

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What do you think is the most important issue or concern facing the community and/or Chamber?

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* 12. Do you want information on how to join the Chamber or join a Committee of the Chamber Board?

Yes

If yes, please provide your contact information

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* 1. Are you currently a member of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce?

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* 2. If yes, what type of membership?

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* 3. If no, have you ever been a paid member of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce (or a member its previous formations , the Charlestown Business Association or Charlestown Retailers Association)?

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* 4. How many employees do you have?

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* 5. How many years have been in business?

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* 6. Which of following do you expect from the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce? (check all that apply)

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* 7. On a scale of 1 to 10, how knowledgeable do you feel about the programs and offerings of the Chamber?

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* 8. What topics would you like to see covered at upcoming Chamber forums and workshops? (Please check the box that best describes the likelihood that you would attend)

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* 9. The Chamber arranges various events throughout the year. For each of the following, please indicate your level of interest on a scale of 1 (not at all interested) to 5 (very interested):

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* 10. Rank the top areas of focus that you would like the Chamber deliver on in the future on a scale of 1 (not at all interested) to 5 (very interested):

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* 11. What do you think is the most important issue or concern facing the community and/or Chamber?

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* 12. Do you want information on how to join the Chamber or join a Committee of the Chamber Board?

* 8. What topics would you like to see covered at upcoming Chamber forums and workshops?
(Please check the box that best describes the likelihood that you would attend)