Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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Discuss the National Business Survey and Provide Input on the Survey Questions.
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Submitted By: Elijah Wooten, Economic Development Administrator
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The National Business Survey is conducted by Polco to assess the perspective of local business owners on the economic health of the City of Port St. Lucie.
Presentation Information: A brief ten minute presentation will be conducted to gather input from the City Council on the survey questions for the National Business Survey.
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council provide input on the questions that should be included and removed from the National Business Survey.
Background: Polco conducts the National Community Survey and the City's employee survey. The company also conducts the National Business Survey. The results of the National Business Survey can be used to identify new programs, initiatives and policies that support the growth of our small business community. The City will also understand how we compare to peer cities based on the survey results.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: The cost for the National Business Survey is $15,000, which was approved in this year's fiscal budget for the Office of Economic Development. The cost is a one-time expense and the staff will evaluate if the National Business Survey will be included in next year's operational budget request.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments: National Business Survey Brochure
National Business Survey Sample
Polco Change Order Addendum
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