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APPENDIX B. SURVEY INSTRUMENT
Please note that all individual responses and information are confidential and
will not be shared with any other public or private entity.
QUESTION 1A:
For the coming five-to-ten years, please indicate the importance of the listed ESTABLISHED
INDUSTRIES in your community for job creation, economic development, and wealth creation
(please circle your best answer for each item).
QUESTION 1B:
Also, please RANK the “Top Five” of these industries from the lowest rank #(1) (2) (3) (4) to the
highest rank (5).
ESTABLISHED INDUSTRIES Important
Somewhat
Important
Not
Important
Agriculture production-crops 1 2 3 4
Banking and financial services 1 2 3 4
Business services 1 2 3 4
Commercial construction 1 2 3 4
Conventions and Tourism 1 2 3 4
Education services 1 2 3 4
Electronics and electrical equipment 1 2 3 4
Entertainment and Amusement 1 2 3 4
Fishing, hunting, and trapping 1 2 3 4
Food processing and marketing 1 2 3 4
Government programs and services 1 2 3 4
Health services 1 2 3 4
Heavy construction (highways, streets, bridges) 1 2 3 4
Professional & managerial services 1 2 3 4
Residential construction 1 2 3 4
Retail trade 1 2 3 4
Social services 1 2 3 4
Telecommunications 1 2 3 4
Transportation equipment 1 2 3 4
Transportation services - air 1 2 3 4
Transportation services - rail 1 2 3 4
Transportation services - water 1 2 3 4
Trucking and warehousing 1 2 3 4
Other (Please List) 1 2 3 4
Don't
Know TOP FIVE
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