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1. Do you currently own or operate a business in the City of Mounds View? Yes____ No____ (You must own, operate, or manage a business in Mounds View in order to take this survey. Thank you.) 2. Why did you decide to locate your business in Mounds View? (Check all that apply.) ____Convenient location ____Close to where I live ____Tax incentive ____Growth speculation ____Local demographics fit my business ____Affordable lease rate ____Long term commitment to the area ____Other (please specify) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 3. Are you a member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce? Yes____ No____ (If “No” please skip to question #6.) 4. Please rate each of the following Twin Cites North Chamber of Commerce benefits on their importance to your business on a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is very important, 2 is somewhat important, 3 is neutral, 4 is somewhat unimportant and 5 is very unimportant.) Networking for business leads or referrals ____ Business support ____ Professional development ____ Legislative influence ____ Participation in the Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers ____ Marketing awareness through Chamber involvement ____ Membership directory and buyers guide ____ Community magazine ____ Chamber website ____ Mailing lists ____ Membership identified decal ____ Advertising results in the newsletter ____ Chamber Expos ____ 5. As a local business, please rate your satisfaction with each of the following benefits provided by the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce on a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is very satisfied, 2 is somewhat satisfied, 3 is neutral, 4 is somewhat unsatisfied and 5 is very unsatisfied.) Networking for business leads or referrals ____ Business support ____ Professional development ____ Legislative influence ____ Participation in the Metropolitan Coalition of Chambers ____ Marketing awareness through Chamber involvement ____ Membership directory and buyers guide ____ Community magazine ____ Chamber website ____ Mailing lists ____ Membership identified decal ____ Advertising results in the newsletter ____ Chamber Expos ____ 6. Are you a member of any other business organizations? Yes____ No____ (If yes, please list the organizations.) __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 7. Do you believe that the City of Mounds View keeps you well informed on city projects that affect your business? Yes____ No____ 8. How would you prefer to receive information from the City of Mounds View on plans for city projects? mail_____ email_____ newsletter_____ city’s website _____ other (please specify)________________________________________ 9. Please rate each item from the list below on how well you think they describe the overall values of the City of Mounds View as a community on a scale of 1-5 (where 1 best describes, 2 somewhat describes, 3 is neutral, 4 doesn’t really describe and 5 doesn’t at all describe the value.) Responsive ____ Progressive ____ Professional ____ Innovative ____ Quality services ____ Committed to improvement ____ Serving the needs of the citizens ____ Cooperative ____ Ethics and integrity ____ Open and honest ____ Fiscally responsible ____ Respectful of citizenry ____ Involved ____ 10. Please rate each item from the list below on how important these Mounds View city services or programs are to your business on a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is very important, is somewhat important, 3 is neutral, 4 is somewhat unimportant and 5 is very unimportant.) Police ____ Property code enforcement ____ Environmental issues ____ Annual Festival in the Park ____ Managing traffic congestion ____ Park & Recreation programs ____ Improving the County Road 10 corridor ____ Trails system (walking & biking) ____ Public access cable channel ____ Economic development (adding jobs, retaining or recruiting businesses) ____ Street repair ____ Community center ____ Affordable housing ____ 11. Now please rate each item from the list below on how satisfied you are with Mounds View’s ability to manage these services or programs on a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is very satisfied, 2 is somewhat satisfied, 3 is neutral, 4 is somewhat unsatisfied and 5 is very unsatisfied.) Police ____ Property code enforcement ____ Environmental issues ____ Annual Festival in the Park ____ Managing traffic congestion ____ Park & Recreation programs ____ Improving the County Road 10 corridor ____ Trails system (walking & biking) ____ Public access cable channel ____ Economic development (adding jobs, retaining or recruiting businesses) ____ Street repair ____ Community center ____ Affordable housing ____ CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW - BUSINESS OPERATORS SURVEY The City of Mounds View is conducting a brief survey and we need your help to make our community an even better place to live and do business. This is your chance to be heard – your opinions matter! Please take a few minutes to complete this form and return it to City Hall.