Economic Development Survey Findings

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Survey Overview• Chamber’s Economic Alliance Council conducted first

survey in 2012 • 262 respondents representing residents, businesses and government

officials/staff

• Conducted follow up survey in 2014 to:• Assess current sentiments about economic development• Track how opinions have changed• Reach more residents 803 respondents

• Share findings of survey with local gov’t, partners, clubs & organizations

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2014 Demographics

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Survey Findings

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1. How familiar are you with economic development efforts?

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2. What are the most important components of economic development?

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96%91% 84%

3. What results would you like to see from economic development?

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Desired Results Remain Consistent

2012• Lower unemployment•More career

opportunities• Lower taxes• Improve performance of

local businesses

2014• Lower unemployment• Recruitment of new

businesses•More career

opportunities• Improved education and

career training

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4. What concerns, if any, do you have about economic development?

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5. How satisfied are you with economic development efforts?

6. Where should we invest to drive economic growth?

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7. I feel that economic development is important to my community.

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99% agree that economic development is important

Findings• 99% agreed that economic development is important to Flagler

County• 83% of those surveyed were familiar with economic

development efforts• Significant progress has been made in satisfaction from 19% in

‘12 to 27% in ‘14• Dissatisfaction has declined from 70% to 21%• Most important priorities and desired results have remained

consistent • Increasing the number of residents surveyed provided greater

insight about economic development concerns• Respondents support efforts to bring in established businesses

and to encourage entrepreneurism

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Where do we go from here? • Continue collaboration with EOAC and other partners

Promote successes and raise visibility about economic development efforts

Create opportunities to educate and build awareness

• Conduct follow up survey in 2016 to measure progress and changes in perception

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Thank you!