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North Central West Virginia Economic Plan
1.
What county do you live in?
Doddridge
Harrison
Marion
Monongalia
Preston
Taylor
None of the above
2.
What county do you work in?
Doddridge
Harrison
Marion
Monongalia
Preston
Taylor
None of the above
3.
Please select you age range.
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
4.
What is your connection to the region? (check all that apply)
Resident
Employee
Business owner
Student
Retired
Local Elected Official
Other (Please Specify)
5.
What is the region's strongest asset? (check all that apply)
Natural beauty
Access to education
Skilled workforce
Recreational opportunities
Transportation corridors
Quality health care
Cultural resources
Other (please specify)
6.
How can our region use its assets and resources to boost the economy?
7.
What is the region's greatest weaknesses? (check all that apply)
Aging infrastructure
Intergovernmental coordination and partnerships
Transportation
Workforce development
Opioid addiction
Public health
Other (please specify)
8.
What economic topics can be improved in the region. 5 being in need of the most improvement, 1 being in little or no need of improvement:
1
2
3
4
5
Tourism - Is tourism seen as a valuable economic driver in the region?
1
2
3
4
5
Entrepreneurial resources - Are adequate resources available to assist entrepreneurs in starting local businesses?
1
2
3
4
5
Agricultural economy - Are regional agricultural resources (including farmers markets) considered valuable economic drivers?
1
2
3
4
5
Jobs/private investment - Is new industry needed in the region to grow economic viability?
1
2
3
4
5
Others?
9.
What one topic should be focused on to strengthen the region's economic viability? What one strategy would you recommend?
10.
How well does your local government support small businesses?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
11.
What could help expand or develop businesses within the region?
Marketing
Permit / license / regulatory assistance
Business planning / coaching
Networking opportunities
Access to capital
Street and facade Improvements
Local government business retention/expansion programs
Website/Tech Upgrades
Employee training
Other (please specify)
12.
What economic opportunities exist or are developing in your county and in our region?
Opportunity #1
Opportunity #2
Opportunity #3
13.
What infrastructure topics can be improved in the region. 5 being in need of the most improvement, 1 being in little or no need of improvement:
1
2
3
4
5
Environmental - Are businesses and local governments doing enough to mitigate environmental concerns?
1
2
3
4
5
Water and sewer - Are utilities within the region in need of updating, price adjustments, or expansion?
1
2
3
4
5
Transportation improvements - Are current / planned road improvements efficient? Is more improvement needed?
1
2
3
4
5
Talent - Are workforce development programs providing the training needed?
1
2
3
4
5
Stormwater - Is flooding and pollution from stormwater being managed safely and effectively?
1
2
3
4
5
Energy - Is our power (gas, electric, and renewables) resilient and affordable?
1
2
3
4
5
Communications - Are our communications networks (broadband, cellular, wireless) reliable and affordable?
1
2
3
4
5
Others?
14.
What one topic should be focused on to strengthen the region's infrastructure to support economic growth? What one strategy would you recommend?
15.
Do you believe there are gaps in educational resources? (Including K-12, Community College, University, etc.)
Yes
No
If Yes, at what level?
16.
Does your community have the resources to develop a skilled workforce?
Yes
No
If Yes, please list workforce training programs and institutes that support innovation.
17.
What community topics can be improved in the region. 5 being in need of the most improvement, 1 being in little or no need of improvement:
1
2
3
4
5
Housing availability/affordability - Are the number of residential areas adequate? Are housing prices affordable and/or of correct value for the region?
1
2
3
4
5
Health and wellness - Is healthcare in the region sufficient for the population?
1
2
3
4
5
Redevelopment of downtowns - Are there a significant number of vacant and/or dilapidated buildings in our region? Do the region's towns appear welcoming to visitors and new businesses?
1
2
3
4
5
Poverty- Is there adequate assistance provided to lift people out of poverty?
1
2
3
4
5
Addiction assistance- Is there enough support for managing addiction in our communities?
1
2
3
4
5
Others?
18.
What do you like about your community?
19.
What leadership topics can be improved in the region. 5 being in need of the most improvement, 1 being in little or no need of improvement:
1
2
3
4
5
Government efficiency/taxation - Do you feel your local government operating up to its best capability?
1
2
3
4
5
Attentiveness - Does area leadership need to be more understanding/responsive to economic issues?
1
2
3
4
5
Civic Engagement - Are there programs working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community?
1
2
3
4
5
Regional Partnerships - Do you feel leaders are working together to increase opportunities in the region?
1
2
3
4
5
Others?
20.
Have you ever watched local government meetings online or attend a meeting in person?
Yes
No
21.
Would you spend an extra dollar every week on groceries, if it meant resolving your biggest community issues?
Yes
No
Why?
22.
Rank the following items on a scale from least important to most important:
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Quality of Life
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Access to Economic Opportunity
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Reliable High Speed Internet
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Quality of Education
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Adequate Public Services
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Dependable Transportation and Infrastructure
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Attracting and Retaining Youth to West Virginia
Least important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Most important
Other (please specify)
