Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Survey

Help Us to Help You

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) is interested in learning more about the small businesses in our region, and their owners, and we would love your participation in this survey. This exercise will help the SBCC better understand the needs of our businesses in Sacramento. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and your answers will remain confidential. Thank you for helping us to help you!

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* 1. About You and Your Business

Your Name

Name of Business

Date Founded

Physical Business Address (if applicable)

Mailing Business Address (if different than above)

Website

Phone Number

Fax Number

Social Media Handles (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)

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* 2. What Type of Business Do You Have?

Professional - As defined by the State of CA: Professional Services are occupations in the tertiary sector of the economy requiring special training in the arts or sciences. Some Professional Services require holding professional licenses such as architects, auditors, engineers, doctors and lawyers.

Non-Professional - As defined by the State of CA: A Non-Professional job usually means that you perform front-line or lowest-level duties in an industry or company. Examples included Laborers, front-line sales and service.

Contractor - As defined by the State of CA: A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job.

Commodities - As defined by the State of CA: A commodity is a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type. Commodities are most often used as inputs in the production of other goods or services.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Number of Employees

1 Employee

2-10 Employees

11-25 Employees

26-50 Employees

More than 50 Employees

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* 4. Gross Annual Receipts

$0.000 - $25,000

$25,001 - $75,000

$75,001 - $150,000

$150,001 - $300,000

$300,001 - $500,000

Greater than $500,000

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* 5. Are you currently a member of any Chamber of Commerce and if so, which one(s)?

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* 6. If you are not a member of any Chamber of Commerce, what are the reasons why? (please check all that apply):

I have never heard about a Chamber of Commerce.

I have never heard of one that represented my interests.

I am not aware of the services provided.

The cost is too high to become a member.

I don't think membership will benefit me.

Other

If Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which of the following services would be beneficial to your business operations? (Check all that apply)

Business Networking Opportunities

Advocacy Application for Small Business Certification

Bonding and/or Insurance

Developing Business Plans

Receiving Business Referrals

Entrepreneur Education & Training

Marketing & Online Marketing

Job Postings on the SBCC Website

Resume Postings on the SBCC Website

Other (Please Specify)

If Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you like to receive more information about the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce? (Please check all that apply)

Yes, I would like to learn more about membership benefits and services.

Yes, I would like to learn more about your programs like the Young Leadership Collaborative (YLC), the Parent Advocacy Program (PAP), Sustainable Communities, and/or Prosper.

Yes, I would like to know how I or my company can become a potential SBCC sponsor.

Yes, I would like to collaborate with the SBCC on a project or community initiative.

Yes, I would like to purchase a membership for an entrepreneur or business in need.

Yes, I would like to find out more about becoming a Board Member or recommending a Board Member.

Yes, I would like to volunteer my time, expertise, products or services to the SBCC.

No, I don't need any additional information at this time.

Other (please specify)

If Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is the best way to contact and send information to you? (Choose One)

Telephone

Mail

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Is there a particular area of your business that you are looking for assistance with, that you have not yet had the opportunity to express here?

Yes (please specify)