Table Rock Lake Chamber Business & Community Survey

Please Share Your Thoughts

The Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce is conducting this survey to gain your thoughts on opportunities and challenges facing Stone County. If you own or manage a business in the county, work here, live here (full or part time), or just to love to visit we want your input. This survey is CONFIDENTIAL; no identifying information is requested. This survey is very important to help plan for the future of Stone County. It will take about ten minutes. Thank you for taking the time to participate. If you have any questions, please call the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce at (417) 739-2564.

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* 1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Prefer not to answer

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

Prefer not to answer

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* 3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than high school

Graduated High school

Some college

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters degree

Doctorate degree

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* 4. Please select which of these BEST describes your residency.

Live year around in Stone County, rental housing

Live year around in Stone County, own housing

Live seasonally (3-6 months) in Stone County, rental housing

Live seasonally (3-6 months) in Stone County, own housing

Vacation, weekend and getaway living (less than 3 months total) in Stone County, rental housing

Vacation, weekend and getaway living (less than 3 months total) in Stone County, own housing

I do not live in Stone County at any time. Please note home city or county below.

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* 5. In what community (or mail address if rural) do you live in Stone County?

Galena

Reeds Spring / Branson West

Kimberling City

Crane

Cape Fair

Blue Eye

Lampe

Indian Point

I do not live in Stone County

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* 6. Do you OWN a business in Stone County?

Yes

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* 7. Are you the top manager of a business in Stone County?

Yes

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* 8. Do you work in Stone County?

Yes

If you work, but not in Stone County, please tell us where you work (city).

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* 9. What do you consider to be the TOP TWO strengths of Stone County? (Pick only TWO)

Table Rock Lake

Nature and scenery including streams and rivers. Not Lake

Good K-12 schools

Proximity to Branson

Good local (county and city) government

Silver Dollar City

The people (sense of community, working together)

Good workforce

Strong chamber of commerce

Good county and state roads and highway

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What do you consider to be the TOP TWO weaknesses of Stone County? (Pick only two)

Lack of jobs in general

Workforce in general

Affordable low & middle income housing

Broadband internet service

Complacency and/or resistance to change

Lack of planning for the future

County and state road and highways

Lack of commercial and/or industrial areas

Dilapidated and vacant buildings

Childcare services

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Of these, what do you consider to be the TOP TWO opportunities for Stone County? (Pick only two)

Developing new small firms, encouraging entrepreneurs

New younger families moving into county

Supporting new broadband internet options

Major park and recreation area(s) including trails and lake access

Development of more affordable low and middle income housing

Better communication and planning among county and city governments

Expanding childcare opportunities

Clean-up and enhancement by taking care of dilapidated and vacant properties

Creating more public access areas on Table Rock Lake

Developing a strong, focused economic development effort

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What are the TOP TWO threats which would hinder having any of the opportunities above? (Pick two only)

Complacency and/or resistance to change

No planning for the future by the county and/or communities

Drugs and alcohol abuse

Lack of funding to "do more"

Limited / lack of broadband internet services

Availability of land for new housing development

Lack of sites for commercial and manufacturing companies

Limited or no utilities to support development of new housing and / or businesses

Limited year-round jobs availability

Lack of amenities for residents and visitors such as health care, childcare, senior living, retail, entertainment, recreation / sports venues

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Thinking about Table Rock Lake, what do you consider the MOST significant economic impact it brings to Stone County?

General tourism (weekend, summer, vacation recreation)

Specific event impacts, such as boating and fishing events)

Attraction of new year-round residents

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* 14. Do you believe Table Rock Lake is adequately marketed as a seasonal tourism destination?

Yes

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* 15. Do you believe Table Rock Lake is adequately marketed as a year-round tourism destination?

Yes

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* 16. Do you believe Table Rock Lake is adequately marketed as a year-round resident location?

Yes

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* 17. Considering recreational opportunities for residents, that may also be attractive to visitors, please rank (1-4 with 1 as best) what you believe is most needed?

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* 18. Do you believe education and training opportunities, from Pre-K to college, need to be improved in Stone County?

Yes

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* 19. Please give your ranking (1-5 with 1 being top) of the following efforts that could be made to improve and / or enhance training opportunities in the county.

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* 20. Among the infrastructure needs in the county, please rank the following in order of importance to you (1-6 with 1 being most importance).

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* 21. On considering increasing the number of jobs for residents of the county, which of these is MOST important to you?

Have more year-round jobs at all wage levels

More higher wage jobs, even if seasonal

More higher wage, year-round jobs only

Expand the number of year-round entry level jobs

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* 22. What are the TOP TWO sectors where you would like to see more jobs in the county? (Pick only two)

Tourism-related

Retail

Commercial/residential services (heating and air, plumbing, electrical, engine repair, etc.)

Manufacturing

Information and data technology

General and residential construction

Food processing

Health care

Social services (including child and senior care)

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* 23. Considering affordable housing needs in the county, rank the importance to you of having the following (rank 1-4 with 1 most important)

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* 24. Rate the importance of having a county-wide economic development strategy.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 25. Rate the importance of having a county-wide, staffed economic development effort.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 26. Rate the importance of improving and expanding broadband service.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 27. Please rate the importance of a county comprehensive development plan.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 28. Please rate the importance of having "ready to go" commercial sites. (generally flat, utilities nearby)

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 29. Please rate the importance of having "ready to go" manufacturing sites.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 30. Please rate the importance of protecting the lake and natural waterways.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 31. Please rate the importance of having economic growth in the county.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 32. Please rate the importance of addressing dilapidated and vacant properties.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 33. Please rate the importance of general clean-up and maintenance of commercial / retail properties.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 34. Please rate the importance of general clean-up and maintenance of residential properties.

Not important

Neutral

Very important

Not important

Neutral

Very important

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* 35. Of the following, which are the TOP TWO goals you would like to see governments and organizations in the county address? (Pick only two)

Stronger, more coordinated leadership between county and cities

Major central park with amenities such as a playground, fitness area, sports fields and trails for resident and visitor use.

Affordable housing at lower and middle income levels

More year-round businesses and jobs

Full-time, county-wide economic development effort

Improving and expanding education and training opportunities

More public use areas on the lake

Expanding childcare services

Creating locations for commercial and manufacturing companies

Cleaning up communities; addressing vacant and dilapidated buildings

Finding new ways to extend the tourism season, even to year-round

Table Rock Lake Chamber Business & Community Survey

Please Share Your Thoughts

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* 1. What is your gender?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 4. Please select which of these BEST describes your residency.

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* 5. In what community (or mail address if rural) do you live in Stone County?

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* 6. Do you OWN a business in Stone County?

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* 7. Are you the top manager of a business in Stone County?

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* 8. Do you work in Stone County?

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* 9. What do you consider to be the TOP TWO strengths of Stone County? (Pick only TWO)

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* 10. What do you consider to be the TOP TWO weaknesses of Stone County? (Pick only two)

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* 11. Of these, what do you consider to be the TOP TWO opportunities for Stone County? (Pick only two)

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* 12. What are the TOP TWO threats which would hinder having any of the opportunities above? (Pick two only)

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* 13. Thinking about Table Rock Lake, what do you consider the MOST significant economic impact it brings to Stone County?

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* 14. Do you believe Table Rock Lake is adequately marketed as a seasonal tourism destination?

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* 15. Do you believe Table Rock Lake is adequately marketed as a year-round tourism destination?

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* 16. Do you believe Table Rock Lake is adequately marketed as a year-round resident location?

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* 17. Considering recreational opportunities for residents, that may also be attractive to visitors, please rank (1-4 with 1 as best) what you believe is most needed?

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* 18. Do you believe education and training opportunities, from Pre-K to college, need to be improved in Stone County?

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* 19. Please give your ranking (1-5 with 1 being top) of the following efforts that could be made to improve and / or enhance training opportunities in the county.

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* 20. Among the infrastructure needs in the county, please rank the following in order of importance to you (1-6 with 1 being most importance).

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* 21. On considering increasing the number of jobs for residents of the county, which of these is MOST important to you?

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* 22. What are the TOP TWO sectors where you would like to see more jobs in the county? (Pick only two)

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* 23. Considering affordable housing needs in the county, rank the importance to you of having the following (rank 1-4 with 1 most important)

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* 24. Rate the importance of having a county-wide economic development strategy.

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* 25. Rate the importance of having a county-wide, staffed economic development effort.

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* 26. Rate the importance of improving and expanding broadband service.

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* 27. Please rate the importance of a county comprehensive development plan.

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* 28. Please rate the importance of having "ready to go" commercial sites. (generally flat, utilities nearby)

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* 29. Please rate the importance of having "ready to go" manufacturing sites.

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* 30. Please rate the importance of protecting the lake and natural waterways.

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* 31. Please rate the importance of having economic growth in the county.

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* 32. Please rate the importance of addressing dilapidated and vacant properties.

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* 33. Please rate the importance of general clean-up and maintenance of commercial / retail properties.

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* 34. Please rate the importance of general clean-up and maintenance of residential properties.

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* 35. Of the following, which are the TOP TWO goals you would like to see governments and organizations in the county address? (Pick only two)

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* 36. Please add any comments you would like to make about opportunities and challenges in Stone County.