2020 Executive Business Survey
Dear Executive,  

The 7 Rivers Alliance is conducting its annual survey of area businesses -- a task we have undertaken since at least 2014. It’s one of the region’s most comprehensive and local surveys. And the results of the survey are not just simply filed away. The 2015 survey which showed nearly three-quarters of businesses were having a hard time finding workers led to the 7 Rivers Alliance Workforce Development plan.

There are always challenges and opportunities in the business world, but clearly with the pandemic our challenges are many. Getting feedback from our regional businesses on the challenges they face will help the 7 Rivers Alliance and other economic development groups to focus on the biggest needs of the region.

The information collected in this survey will be analyzed and used to plan programs and services that help companies address challenges and barriers to growth.  All responses are confidential, and your information will not be released to a third party.  If you would like a copy of the results, there will be an opportunity to provide your email address at the end of the survey. Your email will be added to our distribution database.
 
Thank you again for your assistance, and providing critical information that will help The 7 Rivers Alliance better serve you in the future.

Chris Hardie, CEO,  7 Rivers Alliance
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Q1: Business Location (County)
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Q2: Type of Location
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Q3: What is your role in this business?
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Q4: Which of the following best describes your general business?
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Q5: Describe the products or services your business supplies.
Q6: How many staff, including owners, does your business employ within the 7 Rivers Region?
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Q7: What is your business's gross sales in the 7 Rivers Region for the previous year?
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Q8: On a scale of 1-7, with 7 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable, how would you rank the 7 Rivers Region as a place to do business?
Q9: In the following categories, how has your business performed in the past year:
Increased by more than 5%
Increased 1% to 5%
No change
Decreased 1% to 5%
Decreased by more than 5%
Number of Customers
Sales - Total Revenue
Profits - Net Revenue
Number of employees
Total payroll
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Q10: In the following categories, how do you expect your business to perform in the next year:
Increased by more than 5%
Increased 1% to 5%
No change
Decreased 1% to 5%
Decreased by more than 5%
Number of Customers
Sales - Total Revenue
Profits - Net Revenue
Number of employees
Total payroll
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Q11: On a scale of 1-7, with 7 being very positively, 1 being very negatively and 4 being neutral, how would you rank the impact of the following categories on your business over the past three years?
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Workforce availability
Childcare availability
Childcare Costs
Housing Availability
Housing Costs
Access to Business Financing
Changing Consumer Preferences
Domestic and Foreign Competition
Raw Materials Costs
Raw Materials Shortages
Transportation
Personnel Costs
New Technology
Government Regulations
Taxes
Tariffs
COVID-19
Q12: On a scale of 1-7, with 7 being very positively, 1 being very negatively and 4 being neutral, how would you rank the anticipated impact of the following categories on your business over the next three years?
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Workforce availability
Childcare availability
Childcare Costs
Housing Availability
Housing Costs
Access to Business Financing
Changing Consumer Preferences
Domestic and Foreign Competition
Raw Materials Costs
Raw Materials Shortages
Transportation
Personnel Costs
New Technology
Government Regulations
Taxes
Tariffs
COVID-19
Q13: If your business has had trouble finding qualified workers in the past year, at which skill levels/job qualifications (select all that apply)
Q14: Please describe your specific workforce attraction and retention challenges or solutions that have worked well for your business.
Q15: Rank the following challenges facing your employees in order of severity with 1 being the most severe and 4 being the least severe.
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Housing
Health Care
Transportation
Childcare
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Q16: On a scale of 1-7, with 7 being excellent, 1 being poor and 4 being average, rate the ability of employees at your business to:
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Identify challenges related to business operations or process
Solve problems
Maintain work-life balance
Q17: What percentage of your sales are derived from international trade?
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Q18: Is your business looking to expand into new export markets or grow into existing markets in the next 12-24 months. Please describe why or why not.
Q19: On a scale of 1-7 with 7 being extremely likely, 1 being not at all likely and 4 being neutral, rate your business's expansion plans over the next three years:
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New Facility at a New Location
New Facility at Current Location
Facility Addition
Facility Remodeling
New Equipment Investments
New Job Creation
Merger
Joint-Venture
Business Acquisition
Other
Q20: On a scale of 1-7 with 7 being extremely likely, 1 being not at all likely and 4 being neutral, rate your business's downsizing plans over the next three years:
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Downsizing
Selling Company
Closing Locations
Going out of Business
Pay Cuts
Other
Q21: Please describe your business growth or downsizing plans including the proposed location(s). By providing your contact information, we can ensure that local economic development resources can be contacted to assist.
Q22: Describe how your business has specifically been impacted by COVID-19.
Q23: Has your business used online shopping or enhanced your digital storefront  because of COVID-19? If so, what did you do?
Q24: Did you receive any state, local or federal financial assistance due to COVID-19? If so, please name the program.
Q25: Have you made any layoffs due to COVID-19?
Yes
No
Temporary
Permanent
Anticipate Future Layoffs
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Q26: Describe any assistance that would be helpful to your business in navigating and recovering from COVID-19.
Q27: Would you like to be contacted by a local economic development representative?
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Phone Number
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