2014 Membership Survey for 2015 Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. It will help the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff develop and evaluate its business plan for the coming year.Please return by 5 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2014. Question Title * 1. Please select your top three reasons for becoming a member of the Columbia County Chamber. To support the Chambers contributions to leadership development through its Adult Leadership and Youth Leadership programs Discount programs (Health Insurance, Drugs Don't Work Program, office supplies discount card) Because all credible businesses are a member of the Chamber To support the Chamber efforts to advocate for legislation that supports our business community To support the Chamber in its efforts to serve as the collective voice of the business community To bring more customers and revenue to your business For a ribbon cut ceremony To attend events and network with other businesses and organizations in our area To become involved in committees and programs that support the mission of the Chamber For professional development opportunities and sharing of best practices Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What are your top three concerns for your business community? Preserving quality of life Business financial funding Impact of State, Federal and Local regulations on business Increased taxes (federal,state, local, property) Traffic Congestion Qualified Workforce Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What role do you see the Chamber playing in addressing these concerns? (Required.) Question Title * 4. The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is a member driven and business focused organization advocating economic growth in the Greater Augusta area. Please rank the below in order of importance to you. (Required.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Business Marketing & Networking Events 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Support of major employers such as Manufacturing, SRS, Plant Vogtle, Fort Gordon, & GRU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Leadership Development; Adult Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Workforce Development Programs: Students in Business, Teachers in Business, Principal for a Day, etc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Economic Development Initiatives 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Collaboration with various organizations to promote regionalism and branding of the area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Support of County and Board of Education SPLOST to improve education, transportation, and capital improvement needs for the County 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Legislative efforts through the Government Affairs committee Question Title * 5. Your Chamber holds several events throughout the year to promote business collaboration, professional development and information on legislative issues. Please choose the three events most beneficial to your business needs. Annual Banquet, Business Showcase & Awards Professional Development Series Pre-Legislative Breakfast and Post-Legislative Breakfasts Workforce and Education: Teachers in Business, CATE Advisory Groups, nuclear workforce development, ProSpeak State of the Community Address Chamber Before Hours Networking for Leads Annual Golf Tournament Chamber After Hours Successful Superwoman's Brunch Other (list other interests if not shown above) Question Title * 6. If you have not attended an event, what is your reason for NOT attending? (Required.) Cost Not interested in topic Could not leave the office Didn't know about the event Event time conflicts with other priorities I attend events, this is not applicable to me Invested in the mission of the Chamber, but not interested in participating in program & events Question Title * 7. Are you of aware of the Chambers: Yes No Somewhat Chamber Committees (Ambassador, Programs, Golf, Gov. Affairs, Workforce & Education) Chamber Committees (Ambassador, Programs, Golf, Gov. Affairs, Workforce & Education) Yes Chamber Committees (Ambassador, Programs, Golf, Gov. Affairs, Workforce & Education) No Chamber Committees (Ambassador, Programs, Golf, Gov. Affairs, Workforce & Education) Somewhat Drugs Don't Work Program Drugs Don't Work Program Yes Drugs Don't Work Program No Drugs Don't Work Program Somewhat Share Your Company News Share Your Company News Yes Share Your Company News No Share Your Company News Somewhat Free Job Postings Free Job Postings Yes Free Job Postings No Free Job Postings Somewhat Hot Deals Hot Deals Yes Hot Deals No Hot Deals Somewhat Social Media Sites & Chamber App Social Media Sites & Chamber App Yes Social Media Sites & Chamber App No Social Media Sites & Chamber App Somewhat Question Title * 8. What is the most effective form of communication for you? (Required.) Chamber Website Facebook Quarterly Newsletter - print Lifestyle Guide Weekly Email Newsletter Buzz on Biz (radio & newsletter) Text Messaging Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What is your perception of the Chamber? A Resource Knowledgeable Helpful & Welcoming Exclusive Uninviting Stuffy Question Title * 10. Is the Chamber meeting your expectations? (Required.) Yes No If no, please explain The Board of Directors and Columbia County Chamber would like to say "THANK YOU" for taking the time to complete this survey. YOUR voice makes a difference, and YOUR feedback is valuable as we plan for 2015. We greatly appreciate your support and investment in the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce! Done
