City of Pontiac Economic Development Stakeholder Survey Questions

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1) In your opinion, which of the following does downtown Pontiac need the most?* This field is required.Click and drag all options in order of importance (1 = most important and 9 = least important):
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2) Which of the following would best support small businesses in Pontiac?* This field is required.Click and drag all options in order of importance (1 = most important and 9 = least important):
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3) Which statement do you most agree with on the availability of jobs in the Greater Pontiac Region?* This field is required.SELECT ONE:
Jobs are available and easy to access.
Jobs are available but they are hard to access.
There are not enough available jobs.
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4) Which of the following would best support small businesses in Pontiac?* This field is required.Click and drag all options in order of importance (1 = most important and 9 = least important):
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5) Which of the following should be the City of Pontiac’s top economic development priorities?* This field is required. SELECT UP TO THREE (3).
Support for small businesses
Programs to support minority-owned businesses
Connecting people to available jobs
Enhancing the downtown experience and appearance
Improving ease of doing business (zoning, permits, licenses)
Attracting new businesses to Pontiac
Reduce blight (abandoned/vacant properties and unused land)
Community-informed planning
Other
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Is there anything you would like to share that hasn't been addressed by this survey regarding economic and/or business conditions in Pontiac? If yes, please describe in the text box below.
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1). Were you born or raised in the Greater Pontiac region?* * This field is required.
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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2). Where do you currently reside?* This field is required.
Downtown
Inside the Loop
Outside the Loop
Prefer not to say
Other
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3). What is the zip code of your primary residence?* This field is required.
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4). What best describes your employment status?* This field is required.
Employed
Unemployed, seeking employment
Unemployed, not seeking employment
Student
Retired
Prefer not to say
Other
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4a). In what zip code do you currently work?
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4b). Choose one of the following that best describes your work site.
In-person/on-site
Remote/off-site
Hybrid
Prefer not to say
Other
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5). Do you own a business?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
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5a). Where is your business located or primarily operate?SELECT ONE.
Downtown Pontiac
Within the loop
Outside the loop
Outside Greater Pontiac
Prefer not to say
Other
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6). Housing: Which of the following best describes your living arrangement?* This field is required.
Homeowner
Renter
Live with family or friends
Prefer not to say
Other
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7). Is English your primary language?
Yes
Other
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8). What is your gender?* This field is required.
Man
Woman
Non-binary
Transgender
Prefer not to say
Other
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9). What is your age?* This field is required.
18 - 24 years old
25 - 34 years old
35 - 44 years old
45 - 54 years old
55 - 64 years old
65 - 74 years old
75+ years old
Prefer not to say
Other
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10). Race/ethnicity: Which of the following best describes you?* This field is required.
Asian
Black or African-American
Hispanic or Latinx
Native American or Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Multiracial or Biracial
Race/ethnicity not listed
Prefer not to say
Other
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Optional: Contact InformationWe may want to follow up on some of the responses we receive from this survey. Please list below your name and the best email or phone number to reach you.
First Name
Last Name
Please enter your email.
Please enter your phone number.
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Yes, you may contact me.
No, please do not contact me.
If we wish to reach out, do we have your permission to contact you regarding your response to this survey?
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