Purpose of this Survey

The City of Beach has been awarded a Rural Business Development Grant for the twin purposes of:
 
Surveying the Community: Surveying Beach business leaders and residents to analyze economic and community development efforts.
 
Developing a Community Strategic Plan: Develop a community Strategic Plan focused on future economic and community development. 

An earlier survey was distributed to business leaders. We are now inviting Beach residents to participate in the following survey. The results of these surveys will provide a foundation for a series of community focus group sessions, which will all help direct the strategic planning process.

Please take some time to share your thoughts by answering the following questions. Please know your answers are completely anonymous and need to be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 29.

We thank you in advance for your participation.

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* 1. Perceptions of Beach: What word or phrase would you use to describe Beach to others?

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* 2. Comparison to Surrounding Rural Communities: What word or phrase would you use to compare Beach to other surrounding rural communities?

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* 3. Current Economic Conditions in Beach: How are the current economic conditions in Beach compared to one year ago?

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* 4. Expectations for Beach's Economy: What are your expectations for Beach's economy one year from now?

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* 5. Business District: Please select one word or phrase from the following list that you feel best describes Beach's downtown business district.

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* 6. Consumer Spending Practices: When was the last time you made a purchase in Beach over $50?

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* 7. Percentage of Consumer Spending: Approximately what percentage of your shopping do you do outside of Beach, either in other communities or online?

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* 8. Economic Development in Beach: What grade would you give the City of Beach for its economic development work?

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* 9. Amenities: Please select the three (3) most important amenities and services to you and your family.

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* 10. External Challenges: Please rank from one to five - with one (1) being the greatest challenge and five (5) being the lowest - the most significant external challenges facing Beach.

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* 11. Internal Challenges: Please rank from one to five - with one (1) being the greatest challenge and five (5) being the lowest - the most significant internal challenges facing Beach.

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* 12. Your Thoughts & Suggestions: Briefly tell us what you hope will be the major outcome(s) of this planning process for Beach.

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* 13. Residency: Please select the range that best describes the number of years you've lived in Beach.

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* 14. Gender: Please select your gender.

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* 15. Your Age: Please select your age range.

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* 16. Education: Please identify the highest level of education you have attained.

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