Gloversville Business District Survey
We want to revitalize our downtown with your needs in mind. Please feel free to be direct. The information will help assist with Downtown business and organization retention, as well as assist with a Statewide Strategy for NYS to Invest in Downtown & Main Streets. We appreciate your time and look forward to your responses.
How long have you been in operation?
What type of business or organization do you operate?
Do you rent or own your own space?
How many people do you employ?
What are your hours of operation?
What is your busiest time of week?
How many customers or clients visit during the week?
Do community events increase your foot traffic or sales volume?
How much do you spend on advertising?
Who is your biggest competition?
NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSMENT
Please indicate to which degree your business experiences the following challenges
Recruiting or retaining employees
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Expensive employee wages/benefit
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Expensive rent
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Restrictive business regulations
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Insufficient local financing available
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Expensive shipping or transportation
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Expensive or unavailable products
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Expensive or unavailable utilities
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Shoplifting or theft
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Vandalism
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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
What are your current wants and needs? Examples - leasing, legal assistance, planning, funding, grants, staffing, funding for support services in partnership with local SDBC and SBA, Small Business Assistance Loans, etc.
Any other thoughts, concerns, suggestions, etc., that you would like to share?
Name
First Name
Last Name
Business Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
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