Program Survey for Business Courses

EDC Business Pulse Survey
The Economic Development Council (EDC) is a nonprofit organization serving all of the San Juan Islands. Our mission is to strengthen local economic conditions through business support, workforce training, community engagement, and advocacy.

Your insights are essential to helping us understand current economic conditions and the challenges and opportunities facing our community. Your feedback will help shape future programs, resources, and advocacy efforts.

Survey details: Time estimate: 8–10 minutes. Confidentiality: Responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
Name:

First NameLast Name
Business Name:*
Address:
Your Island:*
Email address:
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Phone Number:
1. Are you a business owner or a manager … OR are you an employee in someone else’s business?*

Full-time business owner with employeesFull-time business owner with NO employeesManagerEmployee/workerBOTH (I work at a job and I have a side gig)I'm currently unemployed
2. What is the primary business activity conducted by your company? Please select only one.*

Agriculture, Forestry, including Value-AddedArts/Entertainment/RecreationConstruction, Trades & Home ServicesHealthcare, Wellness, EducationHospitality (lodging or dining)Manufacturing, Makers, CraftersNon-profit OrganizationsProfessional Services: Info, Creative, Real Estate, Insurance, UtilitiesPersonal Services: Info, Creative, Real Estate, Insurance, UtilitiesRetailTransportationWholesale Trade
Other primary business activity:
2. Is your business headquartered in San Juan County?*

YesNoNot sure
3. Business owners which of the following best describes your customers:

Local residentsVisitors/tourists (non-resident customer served here)Off-island resident (non-resident customer served elsewhere, e.g., by shipping a product)MixedOther businesses (B2B)Governments/nonprofits
4. Business owners: Where is your company in its life cycle?

Dream or ideaStart-up (less than 3 years)Established/operating (over 3 years)ExpandingDeclining
5. If a business owner, do you plan to hire in the next 12 months?

YesNo
6. Business owners: What is your annual NET income or profit (after taxes, overhead, and other business costs)?

Under $100,000$100,000 to $250,000Over $250,000I prefer not to say
7. Employees/workers, what is your annual income from your job?

Under $60,000$60,000 to $100,000$100,000 to $180,000Over $180,000I prefer not to say
8. Business owners: What types of business workshops would be the most helpful to you or your business? (select all that apply)

Building tradesFinancial literacyHealthcare industry skillsManagement trainingMaritime industry skillsStarting a side gigTech skills training
Other business workshop subjects that would be helpful as a business owner:
9. Employees/workers: what types of workforce training would be most helpful? (Please select all that apply.)

Building tradesFinancial literacyHealthcare industry skillsManagement trainingMaritime industry skillsStarting a side gigTech skills training
Other trainings that would be helpful as an employee:
7. What days and times could you attend workshops? (select all that apply)*

Weekday MorningsWeekday AfternoonsWeekday EveningsWeekendsRecorded/On-DemandOne-on-one help on my scheduleI'm unlikely to attend workshops
10. Do you predict economic positivity/profitability OR negativity in the next 12 months?

PositiveNegativeNeutralNot sure
11. Do you need business counseling support from us at the EDC?

YesNo
8. Are you (select all that apply):*

An entrepreneur with a disabilityA veteran entrepreneurA woman entrepreneurA BIPOC entrepreneurNone of the above
12. Business owners: What are your main challenges with running your business in the San Juan Islands?
13. Workers/employees: What are your main challenges with working in the San Juan Islands?
14. What other support will your business need to anticipate or weather a downturn?
15. Is there anything else you would like to tell us, or that we can help with?
May the San Juan County Economic Development Council contact you to follow up regarding your confidential responses to this questionnaire in order to respond to your concerns in a beneficial way?

YesNo
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EDC Business Pulse Survey

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