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With the recent events on Maui and overall economic uncertainty, the Chamber is more determined than ever to make Hawaii more business-friendly and to increase our state's overall economic competitiveness. We need your feedback about Hawaii's economic opportunities and challenges. This information will be analyzed and compiled to develop Blueprint Hawaii 2030, a long term economic strategy to improve the state's business climate. 

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* 1. What is your zip code (if you are a business owner use the business zip code)?

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* 2. If you own a businesses, how many employees are in your business?

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* 3. Please identify your type of business or industry (i.e. nonprofit, tech, food service, hospitality, etc)

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* 4. What specific aspects of the economy are performing well? Please rank the options in order of 1 (best performing) though 7 (worst performing).

  1. The ability to attract and retain talented people in the state
  2. The skills of the workforce
  3. Business friendliness and costs
  4. Physical infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, internet)
  5. Business incentives, resources or training programs
  6. Inventory of affordable and workforce housing
  7. Overall Quality of life

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* 5. What are the most challenging issues for businesses across the state right now? Please rank the options in order of 1 (most challenging) though 9 (least challenging).

  1. Lack of housing inventory/increased homelessness
  2. Workforce shortages or gaps in workforce skills
  3. Environmental degradation
  4. Cost of living
  5. Infrastructure and transportation concerns
  6. Overregulation by government
  7. Supply chain issues and import/export controls
  8. Scarcity of commercial and industrial properties
  9. Changes in tourism

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* 6. Do you have any thoughts on how to spur new business growth and diversify Hawaii’s economy and industry sectors?

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* 7. Who are the people or groups you see as leading economic development efforts in the state?

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* 8. How easy is it to start a business in the state?

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* 9. What are the barriers to starting/growing a business in Hawaii?

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* 10. Would you encourage young people to build a career and life here?

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* 11. What would greater economic success look like for Hawaii? If the state seeks to improve its economic competitiveness, what needs to change?

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* 12. Are there any other thoughts you would like to share with us or do you have any questions?

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* 13. Contact information (optional)

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