2026 City of Charlottesville Business Survey

2026 City of Charlottesville Business Survey
The City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (OED) has developed this brief survey to seek input from local businesses to foster business retention, business expansion and a strong business environment. Your candid responses to the survey questions will allow OED to continue to develop programs and initiatives that can make the greatest impact on City businesses and organizations.

This survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete. All responses will be aggregated, summarized, and reported without any specific business, organization, or individual identifiers.

Please contact Matt Johnson (johnsonmatt@charlottesville.gov or 434-970-3717) or Keith Groomes (groomesk@charlottesville.gov or 434-970-3515) with any questions or issues regarding the survey.
Business Information
Business Name*
Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Title/Position*
Business Address*

Street Address

Suite/Room/Building/etc.

CityState / Province

Zip Code
Email*
Phone Number
Format: 000-000-0000.
What industry best describes your business?*
How long has your business been in operation?*
YesNoI prefer not to answer.
YesNoI prefer not to answer.
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please indicate minority group.
Business Workforce
Full TimePart TimeBothNeither (no employees on payroll)
Independent ContractorsTemporary/Seasonal Workers
Approximately how many full-time employees does your business have, including the owner(s)?
Approximately how many part-time employees does your business have?
What is the average employee wage?
Current Hiring State
Business Facility
YesNo
If you answered "No" to the above question, please provide your original business location (city and state):
ResidenceCommercial BuildingOther
Rent/LeaseOwn
Monthly Rent/Lease:*
This information is strictly confidential. If you are not comfortable sharing this information, please put "0" as the monthly amount.
YesNoStill deciding
YesNoNot looking at space in the City
Business Environment
Higher than last yearLower than last yearAbout the sameWas not open last year (New Business)

Please describe how challenging the following are to your business.*

Rows	Not Challenging	Slightly Challenging	Neutral	Challenging	Very Challenging	N/A
Business Financing Options
City Services
Availability of Commercial Space
Cost of Commercial Space
Employees/Workforce
Marketing & Advertising
Revenue Growth

Please indicate your likeliness to perform the following actions over the next 12 MONTHS:

Rows	High	Medium	Low	N/A
Expand Current Location
Add a New Location
Relocate Outside City
Downsize Business
Sell Business
Close Business

Good transportation accessBusiness friendly cityAccess to customersAccess to workforceAccess to business servicesSafe environmentAccess to suppliersWorkforce trainingZoning and local regulationsQuality of lifeQuality of housingAvailable amenitiesOther

Please rate your particular business needs.

Rows	High	Medium	Low	N/A
Access to Customer Base
Workforce Recruitment/Retention
Workforce Training Options/Programs
Expanded Space for Facilities
Parking
Capital & Financing
Local/State/Federal Incentives

Office of Economic Development Information
YesNoI'm not sure
How would you describe your general awareness level of programs and services offered by the City's Office of Economic Development?*

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1 is Not Aware, 10 is Very Aware
How would you describe your satisfaction level with programs and services offered by the City's Office of Economic Development?*

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1 is Not Satisfied, 10 is Very Satisfied
Business Data and DemographicsBusiness Visitation ProgramCville MatchDowntown Job CenterEconomic Development Strategic PlanWorkforce Development ProgramsHUB ZonesEntrepreneurship ProgramsSmall Business Development Center (SBDC)/ Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)Opportunity Zones
YesNot At This Time
YesNo
YesNo
Please share any additional information or comments here:
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2026 City of Charlottesville Business Survey

Business Information

Business Workforce

Business Facility

Business Environment

Office of Economic Development Information