Economic Development Survey Findings
Dec 18, 2015
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
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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
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7. I feel that economic development is important to my community.
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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
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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
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