The Waterbury Regional Chamber is conducting this survey of businesses in the Greater Waterbury area on behalf of our partner: the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board. The survey is being sent to Chamber members and others, representing a variety of industry sectors, ranging from small-family owned businesses to corporations. 

The Chamber works closely with several of the region's economic development officials and agencies, such as The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, to develop and maintain a high-quality workforce to create and sustain an effective labor market system that facilitates economic development and business growth in our region.  This partnership is critical to attracting and retaining businesses in Connecticut.

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* 1. What industry sector is your business in? (Choose one)

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* 2. What is the size of your workforce?

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* 3. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your workforce?

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* 4. Which of the following applies to your business over the next three months? (If you plan to hire, please also answer Q5 & Q6; if not, skip to Q7)

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* 5. How many positions are you looking to fill?

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* 6. What kind of positions are you looking to fill? (Choose all that apply)

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* 7. Which of the following do you need to help your business succeed over the next three months? (Check all that apply)

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* 8. What is your expectation for the state's business climate in the next 12 months?

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* 9. If you plan to hire, rank the following obstacles from 1-6 (with 1 being the biggest):

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* 10. The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board has programs and services to help you recruit, hire & train workers, at little or no cost to you. Do you want to learn more?

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