Gallia County Businesses

Instructions

Answer questions as they relate to you. For most answers, check the boxes most applicable to you or fill in the blanks.

Employees

1.	Approximately, how many full-time employees does your company employ?

	0 to 10
	11 to 20
	21 to 60
	61 to 200
	201 or more

2.	Approximately,how many part-time or seasonal employees does your company employ?

	0 to 10
	11 to 20
	21 to 60
	61 to 200
	201 or more

3.	Approximately what percent of your employees live in Gallia County?

	0 to 10%
	11 to 20%
	21 to 60%
	61 to 100%

4.	Are the projected employment needs for your facility

	increasing?
	decreasing?
	remaining stable?

5.	Are the projected training needs for your employees

	increasing?
	decreasing?
	remaining stable?

6.	What type of specific skills and/or education level are you looking for in an employee? (Please be specific as to education level and certifications.)

	(Select all that apply.)
	High School Diploma, GED
	Associates Degree
	Bachelors Degree
	Masters Degree or higher
	Specific skill or certification:

7.	Have you experienced or do you anticipate any significant changes in the make up of your workforce?

	(Select all that apply.)
	yes
	no
	Please explain:

8.	Does your business have difficulty retaining employees?

	(Select all that apply.)
	yes
	no
	Please explain:

9.	Please indicate which of the following methods you use to obtain replacement/new employees?

	(Select all that apply.)
	internet
	newspaper advertising
	staffing agencies
	union hall
	word of mouth
	educational institutions
	Gallia Co. Department of Job and Family Services
	Other, please specify:

10.	Do you have difficulty recruiting employees?

	(Select all that apply.)
	no
	yes
	If yes, please explain:

11.	Are you aware of all the Employer services offered through your Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services Work Opportunity Center?

	yes
	no

12.	If not, would you like to receive information on the available services?

	yes
	no

13.	If financial incentives were available, would you hire individuals who possessed certain employment barriers (such as no drivers license, a felony conviction, or the lack of a high school diploma, GED, etc.)?

	yes
	no

Business Climate

14.	How would you rate Gallia County as a location for your business?

	poor
	below average
	neutral
	above average
	excellent

15.	What do you see as some of the limitations in Gallia County as a place to live and own a business?

	(Select all that apply.)
	Schools
	Health Services
	Workforce
	Entertainment Facilities
	Accessibility to Road/Rail/River
	Local Government
	Community Atmosphere
	Other, please explain:

16.	Do you find that local government supports your business?

	(Select all that apply.)
	yes
	no
	If no, please explain:

17.	Do you find that local citizens support your business?

	(Select all that apply.)
	yes
	no
	If no, please explain:

18.	Are you a member of the Chamber of Commerce?

	yes
	no

19.	Would you be in favor of a mass transportation system in Gallia County?

	yes
	no

20.	What type of assistance would be most beneficial to your business?

	(Provide up to three responses.)

Business Assessment

21.	Approximately, how long has your business been located in Gallia County?

	0 to 3 yrs
	4 to 7 yrs
	8 to 15 yrs
	16 or more yrs

22.	What type of entertainment activities would benefit your employees?

	(Provide up to three responses.)

23.	Is your business located within the city limits?

	yes
	no

24.	Is the company's primary market:

	(Select all that apply.)
	local
	regional
	national
	international

25.	Who are your major customers? (If possible, please state specific type of customers targeted.)

	(Select all that apply.)
	Citizens
	Businesses
	Other:

26.	Where are your major suppliers located?

	(Select all that apply.)
	Local
	State
	National
	International

27.	If your suppliers are not local, do you have any suppliers or customers who may be interested in locating in Gallia County?

	yes
	no

28.	If yes, would you like to be contacted to see how Gallia County could assist in making this a reality?

	yes
	no

29.	What form of transportation do you use to ship products (For ex. UPS, FedEx, barge, rail)?

	(Provide up to three responses.)

30.	In the next 3 years,do you expect the sales of your products or services to:

	stay the same
	increase
	decrease

31.	Does the business plan to expand or introduce any new products/ services/ capabilities in the next 3 years?

	yes
	no

32.	If you are planning to expand your business in the next 3 years, what needs do you anticipate?

	(Select all that apply.)
	no plans to expand
	additional employees
	additional equipment
	new or additional building
	employees with new skills
	additional financing
	Other, please specify:

33.	What, if any, would be the major constraints on your expansion?

	(Select all that apply.)
	finance
	lack of adequate facilities
	energy costs
	lack of skilled staff
	identifying and accessing new markets
	Other, please specify:

34.	Are you considering relocating, selling, or closing this business in the next 3 years?

	yes
	no

35.	If you answered yes to the previous question, is there a way Gallia County can help keep your business in the county?

	(Provide up to three responses.)

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