Warren County Community Economic Development Survey

The Warren County Economic Development Committee is seeking to gauge interest in potential economic development initiatives that will identify and address critical economic growth and development issues throughout Warren County. As part of this process, we invite you to complete this online Community Economic Development Survey on Warren County.

PLEASE NOTE:

· The time for you to complete the online Survey should be less than 15 minutes.

· Your responses will be treated as anonymous and confidential.

· All responses will be compiled into a Summary Report.

If you have any questions about this Community Economic Development Survey, please let us know by email at planningdept@co.warren.nj.us. Thank you in advance for your time and participation in this important initiative!

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* 1. What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in Warren County? Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being the most important):

	1	2	3
Schools	Schools 1	Schools 2	Schools 3
Housing affordability	Housing affordability 1	Housing affordability 2	Housing affordability 3
Family ties	Family ties 1	Family ties 2	Family ties 3
Safe community	Safe community 1	Safe community 2	Safe community 3
Recreational opportunities	Recreational opportunities 1	Recreational opportunities 2	Recreational opportunities 3
Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty	Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty 1	Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty 2	Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty 3
Jobs/ employment opprotunities	Jobs/ employment opprotunities 1	Jobs/ employment opprotunities 2	Jobs/ employment opprotunities 3
Proximity to jobs outside of Warren County	Proximity to jobs outside of Warren County 1	Proximity to jobs outside of Warren County 2	Proximity to jobs outside of Warren County 3
Access to health care	Access to health care 1	Access to health care 2	Access to health care 3
Quality of Life	Quality of Life 1	Quality of Life 2	Quality of Life 3

Other (please specify)

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* 2. "Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the County."
Please rank this statement on the following scale:

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* 3. What types of job training or education would be most helpful. (Please check all that apply.)

Business and finance

Higher Education

High-tech

Professional

Advanced Manufacturing

Managment

Entrepreneurial

Maintenance and repair

Restaurant or food services

Health care

Trade (such as carpentry or plumbing)

Agricultural education

Hospitality

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Warren County? (Please check all that apply.)

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

Construction

Sports Recreation

Food Processing

High0tech

Manufacturing

Golf industry

Telework (professional firms who can work from anywhere)

Transportation, Communication, Utilities

Finance, Insurance, Real Estate

Healthcare related businesses

Warehousing

Education or Training

Wholesale Trade

Tourism (wine, brewing, agri., eco)

Hospitality (hotels, air bnb's, county inn's, bed and breakfast)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Economic Development Priorities. Level of Agreement. Please rate each statement.

“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to… “

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects.	Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects. Strongly Agree	Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects. Agree	Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects. Neutral	Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects. Disagree	Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects. Strongly Disagree
Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality.	Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality. Strongly Agree	Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality. Agree	Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality. Neutral	Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality. Disagree	Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality. Strongly Disagree
Helping retain and expand existing businesses.	Helping retain and expand existing businesses. Strongly Agree	Helping retain and expand existing businesses. Agree	Helping retain and expand existing businesses. Neutral	Helping retain and expand existing businesses. Disagree	Helping retain and expand existing businesses. Strongly Disagree
Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes.	Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes. Strongly Agree	Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes. Agree	Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes. Neutral	Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes. Disagree	Exploring partnerships with surrounding counties for regional economic development purposes. Strongly Disagree
Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere.	Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere. Strongly Agree	Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere. Agree	Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere. Neutral	Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere. Disagree	Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere. Strongly Disagree
Enhancing broadband.	Enhancing broadband. Strongly Agree	Enhancing broadband. Agree	Enhancing broadband. Neutral	Enhancing broadband. Disagree	Enhancing broadband. Strongly Disagree
Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses.	Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses. Strongly Agree	Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses. Agree	Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses. Neutral	Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses. Disagree	Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses. Strongly Disagree
Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization.	Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization. Strongly Agree	Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization. Agree	Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization. Neutral	Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization. Disagree	Enhancing small town beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization. Strongly Disagree
Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.).	Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.). Strongly Agree	Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.). Agree	Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.). Neutral	Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.). Disagree	Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.). Strongly Disagree
Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development.	Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development. Strongly Agree	Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development. Agree	Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development. Neutral	Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development. Disagree	Taking advantage of the proximity to New York and Philadelphia for business development. Strongly Disagree
Attracting healthcare-related businesses.	Attracting healthcare-related businesses. Strongly Agree	Attracting healthcare-related businesses. Agree	Attracting healthcare-related businesses. Neutral	Attracting healthcare-related businesses. Disagree	Attracting healthcare-related businesses. Strongly Disagree
Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats	Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats Strongly Agree	Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats Agree	Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats Neutral	Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats Disagree	Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats Strongly Disagree
Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.)	Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.) Strongly Agree	Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.) Agree	Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.) Neutral	Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.) Disagree	Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.) Strongly Disagree
Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion.	Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion. Strongly Agree	Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion. Agree	Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion. Neutral	Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion. Disagree	Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion. Strongly Disagree
Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies.	Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies. Strongly Agree	Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies. Agree	Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies. Neutral	Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies. Disagree	Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies. Strongly Disagree
Developing commercial/industrial sites.	Developing commercial/industrial sites. Strongly Agree	Developing commercial/industrial sites. Agree	Developing commercial/industrial sites. Neutral	Developing commercial/industrial sites. Disagree	Developing commercial/industrial sites. Strongly Disagree
Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries.	Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries. Strongly Agree	Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries. Agree	Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries. Neutral	Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries. Disagree	Continuing to build on the winery, brewery, and distilling industries. Strongly Disagree

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* 6. Future Growth and Development Priorities. Rank your top 5 choices, in order of your preference (with 1 being the most preferred).

	1	2	3	4	5
More local job opportunities.	More local job opportunities. 1	More local job opportunities. 2	More local job opportunities. 3	More local job opportunities. 4	More local job opportunities. 5
A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes.	A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes. 1	A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes. 2	A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes. 3	A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes. 4	A more diversified tax base, less reliance on tourism & residential property taxes. 5
More diverse housing options.	More diverse housing options. 1	More diverse housing options. 2	More diverse housing options. 3	More diverse housing options. 4	More diverse housing options. 5
More entertainment (all ages).	More entertainment (all ages). 1	More entertainment (all ages). 2	More entertainment (all ages). 3	More entertainment (all ages). 4	More entertainment (all ages). 5
More programs/activities for kids.	More programs/activities for kids. 1	More programs/activities for kids. 2	More programs/activities for kids. 3	More programs/activities for kids. 4	More programs/activities for kids. 5
More programs & services for seniors.	More programs & services for seniors. 1	More programs & services for seniors. 2	More programs & services for seniors. 3	More programs & services for seniors. 4	More programs & services for seniors. 5
Energy efficiency – alternative fuels.	Energy efficiency – alternative fuels. 1	Energy efficiency – alternative fuels. 2	Energy efficiency – alternative fuels. 3	Energy efficiency – alternative fuels. 4	Energy efficiency – alternative fuels. 5
More parks, public open space, recreation.	More parks, public open space, recreation. 1	More parks, public open space, recreation. 2	More parks, public open space, recreation. 3	More parks, public open space, recreation. 4	More parks, public open space, recreation. 5
Educational opportunities.	Educational opportunities. 1	Educational opportunities. 2	Educational opportunities. 3	Educational opportunities. 4	Educational opportunities. 5
Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix).	Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix). 1	Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix). 2	Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix). 3	Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix). 4	Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix). 5
Expand Healthcare Services.	Expand Healthcare Services. 1	Expand Healthcare Services. 2	Expand Healthcare Services. 3	Expand Healthcare Services. 4	Expand Healthcare Services. 5
Preservation of existing natural areas.	Preservation of existing natural areas. 1	Preservation of existing natural areas. 2	Preservation of existing natural areas. 3	Preservation of existing natural areas. 4	Preservation of existing natural areas. 5
Address growth & traffic issues.	Address growth & traffic issues. 1	Address growth & traffic issues. 2	Address growth & traffic issues. 3	Address growth & traffic issues. 4	Address growth & traffic issues. 5
Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas.	Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas. 1	Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas. 2	Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas. 3	Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas. 4	Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the County especially in more distressed areas. 5

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your vision for Warren County 15 years from now?

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* 8. What town in Warren County do you live in?

Allamuchy Township

Alpha Borough

Belvidere

Blairstown Township

Franklin Township

Frelinghysen Township

Greenwich Township

Hackettstown

Hardwick Township

Harmony Township

Hope Township

Independence Township

Knowlton Township

Liberty Township

Lopatcong Township

Mansfield Township

Oxford Township

Phillipsburg

Pohatcong Township

Washington Borough

Washington Township

White Township

None of the above

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* 9. What is your area of employment?

Government

Healthcare

Construction

Resort

Education

Real Estate

Restaurant/Food Service

Retial

Military

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Professional Servies

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Age

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* 11. Number of Children (under age 18) in household?

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* 12. How many years have you lived in Warren County?

Less than 5

5-9

10-24

25+

I do not live in Warren County

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* 13. What is your level of education?

Less than high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college, no degree

Certificate award (post high school)

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Professional degree

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* 14. Do you work in Warren County?

Yes, I work in Warren County

No, I work outside Warren County

Yes, I work in Warren County, but my company is based elsewhere

No, I am retired.

Other (please specify)

Warren County Community Economic Development Survey

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* 1. What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in Warren County? Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being the most important):

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* 2. "Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the County."Please rank this statement on the following scale:

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* 3. What types of job training or education would be most helpful. (Please check all that apply.)

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* 4. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Warren County? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 5. Economic Development Priorities. Level of Agreement. Please rate each statement.“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to… “

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* 6. Future Growth and Development Priorities. Rank your top 5 choices, in order of your preference (with 1 being the most preferred).

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* 7. What is your vision for Warren County 15 years from now?

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* 8. What town in Warren County do you live in?

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* 9. What is your area of employment?

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* 10. Age

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* 11. Number of Children (under age 18) in household?

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* 12. How many years have you lived in Warren County?

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* 13. What is your level of education?

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* 14. Do you work in Warren County?

* 2. "Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the County."
Please rank this statement on the following scale:

* 5. Economic Development Priorities. Level of Agreement. Please rate each statement.

“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to… “