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Economic Development Survey Findings. In partnership with…. Survey Overview. Chamber’ s Economic Alliance Council conducted first survey in 2012 262 respondents representing residents, businesses and government officials/staff Conducted follow up survey in 2014 to:
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Survey Overview • Chamber’s Economic Alliance Council conducted first survey in 2012 • 262 respondents representing residents, businesses and government officials/staff • Conducted follow up survey in 2014 to: • Assess current sentiments about economic development • Track how opinions have changed • Reach more residents 803 respondents • Share findings of survey with local gov’t, partners, clubs & organizations
2. What are the most important components of economic development? 96% 91% 84%
3. What results would you like to see from economic development?
Desired Results Remain Consistent 2012 • Lower unemployment • More career opportunities • Lower taxes • Improve performance of local businesses 2014 • Lower unemployment • Recruitment of new businesses • More career opportunities • Improved education and career training
4. What concerns, if any, do you have about economic development?
7. I feel that economic development is important to my community. 99% agree that economic development is important
Findings • 99% agreed that economic development is important to Flagler County • 83% of those surveyed were familiar with economic development efforts • Significant progress has been made in satisfaction from 19% in ‘12 to 27% in ‘14 • Dissatisfaction has declined from 70% to 21% • Most important priorities and desired results have remained consistent • Increasing the number of residents surveyed provided greater insight about economic development concerns • Respondents support efforts to bring in established businesses and to encourage entrepreneurism
Where do we go from here? • Continue collaboration with EOAC and other partners • Promote successes and raise visibility about economic development efforts • Create opportunities to educate and build awareness • Conduct follow up survey in 2016 to measure progress and changes in perception