Our local businesses are the key to the quality of life in our communities. They provide a solid foundation for our area's economic development.

--Rep. Kenyatta Johnson
   State Representative, 186th Legislative District

Dear Business Owner:

Please take the time to complete this brief survey. The purpose of this survey is to identify issues or concerns you may have as a business owner to help me develop a small-business plan for the186th Legislative District.

Your response to this survey will help shape the agenda.

I encourage you to complete this survey.

Thank you for your participation.

Rep. Kenyatta Johnson

1. How long has your business been a part of the community? (check one)
Less than 6 months   1-5 years   5-10 years   10-20 years   More than 20 years

2. Which two of the following are most important to you? (check two)
Advertising opportunities
Crime prevention
Pedestrian and traffic safety
Adequate parking
Improvement of commercial structures and properties

3. Where do most of your customers come from? (check one)
Surrounding community
Other sections of the city

4. Which two of the following are the greatest obstacle to growing your business? (check two)
Overall visual appearance
Parking availability
Marketing opportunities
Lack of technical assistance
Other
If you checked "Other," please enter your issue below:

5. Please rank the cooperation or assistance provided by the following agencies on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being "poor" and 5 being "very good".
City government:
1   2   3   4   5
State government:
1   2   3   4   5
Chamber of commerce:
1   2   3   4   5
Tourism office:
1   2   3   4   5
Business associations:
1   2   3   4   5
Police department:
1   2   3   4   5

6. Please list 3 factors that negatively impact your business.
(a)                       
(b)                       
(c)                       

7. Please rank the following items on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being "poor" and 5 being "very good".
Appearance of building or storefronts in immediate area:
1   2   3   4   5
Appearance or conditions of public amenities in immediate area (such as sidewalks, lighting, street signage):
1   2   3   4   5
Cost of renting commercial space:
1   2   3   4   5
Safety/security of your area:
1   2   3   4   5
Interaction with the neighboring community:
1   2   3   4   5

8. Have you been involved in any charitable activity in the community where your business is located?
 Yes   No
If yes, what is the charitable act and how recent?

Last Name: *

Additional comments, ideas or suggestions are encouraged and appreciated and may be written below.