Africa's Brain Bank's Survey for Mayors Question Title * 1. Do the Mayors need access to Technology that will allow them the ability to communicate with constituents in real-time via email, text messaging, social media etc? Yes No Question Title * 2. Would the Mayors encourage constituents to shop locally? Yes No Question Title * 3. Would the Mayors create an ordinance that grants procurement opportunities to local small businesses by removing the red tape? Yes No Question Title * 4. Would the Mayors support and provide assistance for small businesses to build an online e-commerce presence? Yes No Question Title * 5. Would the Mayors invest in local small business development? Yes No Question Title * 6. Would the Mayors invest in workforce development programs aimed towards future economic activities that target industries and fields that the city would like to see grow? Yes No Question Title * 7. Would the Mayors create business empowerment resource center hubs that make consulting and goods advice available in person and online? Yes No Question Title * 8. Would the Mayors encourage businesses and startups to create online solutions to global markets? Yes No Question Title * 9. Would the Mayors streamline operations that can allow easier and more timely access to devices by the public while cutting government cost? Yes No Question Title * 10. Would the Mayors create centralized user-friendly websites and platforms (specifics will be shared during presentation)? Yes No Question Title * 11. Would the Mayors make it easier for small businesses to contract with the local government? Yes No Question Title * 12. Would the Mayors leverage SBIR (Small Businesses Innovative Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) to assist local small businesses with the annual membership and/or subscription to platform presented, for use by municipality and local small businesses? Yes No Question Title * 13. Would the Mayors increase S.T.E.M. ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education for both high schools and college students by adopting the Africa’s Brain Bank’s S.T.E.M. program? Yes No Question Title * 14. Please list your other needs Question Title * 15. Please provide any comments or remarks Question Title * 16. Please provide the following demographic information: Your Name Title Phone Number Email Address City or Municipality State of Province Country Time in Office Thank you for your response. Please send additional inquiries to mayors@africasbrainbank.org