As an Asheville Chamber member, your opinions are important to us. We periodically survey our members to better understand what you want from a business advocacy organization and your thoughts about the Asheville Chamber. We use this feedback to inform our programming. Let us know what you think by answering a few questions. It should take less than 10 minutes. 

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* 1. How likely is it that you would recommend Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce to a friend or colleague?

Not at all likely
Extremely likely

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* 2. What is the main reason for your selection above?

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* 3. Below is a list of things that people often seek from an organization that advocates for the local business environment. Please select the items that are most important to you or your business.

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* 4. Please rate each of the following statements around Membership on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.)

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
Asheville Chamber membership is necessary to run a successful business in Asheville/Buncombe County.
Membership with the Asheville Chamber is money well spent.
My membership in the Asheville Chamber is a good value.
I get more benefit from my neighborhood business association than I do with the Asheville Chamber.
A membership in the Asheville Chamber is a sign of “good business.”
The Asheville Chamber is the most important business organization to which my business belongs.

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* 5. Please rate each of the following statements around Communications on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
I think the Asheville Chamber does a good job communicating with people like me.
It is easy to have your ideas heard by the Asheville Chamber.
I am often overwhelmed by the amount of information I receive from the Asheville Chamber.
I find the information that I receive from the Chamber to be relevant to my business.
 I make it a point to read communication materials from the Asheville Chamber.

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* 6. Please rate each of the following statements around Advocacy & Policy on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
I feel the Asheville Chamber understands the needs of my business.
I feel the Asheville Chamber understands the needs of the region's business community.
The Asheville Chamber focuses on important legislative issues vital to my business.
The Asheville Chamber's lobbying efforts directly affect my business.
I consider following what's happening in local politics and government to be a part of my job.
The actions of the North Carolina General Assembly don’t affect my business directly.

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* 7. Please rate each of the following statements around Business Representation on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.)

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
The Asheville Chamber directs the business agenda in Asheville.
The Asheville Chamber is out of touch with the business community in Asheville/Buncombe County.
I trust the Asheville Chamber to make good decisions on behalf of businesses like mine.
The Asheville Chamber focuses on large businesses too much.
The Asheville Chamber does not represent small businesses well.

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* 8. Please rate each of the following statements around Events on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.)

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
I am often too busy to attend events related to my business.
The events put on by the Asheville Chamber provide important information for my business.
I do not think it is beneficial to participate in the events put on by the Asheville Chamber.
The Asheville Chamber provides little opportunity for member interaction.
Asheville Chamber events are well organized.
Networking at Asheville Chamber events is important to me.

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* 9. Please rate each of the following statements around Business Environment on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.)

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
Doing business in Asheville is fairly difficult.
I feel the Asheville Chamber provides a great service to the community and my business.
Doing business in Buncombe County is fairly difficult.
I understand how the Asheville Chamber helps the region's business community.
The Asheville Chamber is the most effective business organization in the region.
The business climate in Asheville is improving.

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* 10. Please rate each of the following statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree.)

  1-Strongly Disagree 2 - Disagree 3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 - Agree 5- Strongly Agree
The Asheville Chamber puts my membership dues to good use.
The Asheville Chamber represents businesses like mine well.
The Asheville Chamber is focused on the future of businesses like mine.
Staying on top of trends in my industry is important to me.
The Asheville Chamber’s economic strategic plan will directly impact my business.
The Asheville Chamber is focused on the current success of businesses like mine.

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* 11. The Asheville Chamber is a non-partisan organization that advocates for business issues and does not support candidates or political parties. Please provide a better understanding of your political views so we can see correlations between attitudes and the Chamber's work.

 
On FISCAL ISSUES, would you consider yourself:
On SOCIAL ISSUES, would you consider yourself:

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* 12. Below is a group of words that some people use to describe organizations. Click on the ones you believe describe the Asheville Chamber.

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* 13. Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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* 14. Company Name

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* 15. What industry best represents your business?

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* 16. Which of the following best describes your position in your organization?

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* 17. Approximately how many people does your business employ?

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* 18. What was the approximate annual revenue for your company last year?

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* 19. Are you a member of any of these professional or business organizations? Select all that apply.

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