Main Street Economy – Economic Development Questionnaire

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Economic Development can mean many different things to business owners.

With small business playing a crucial role in local economic growth, we are trying to identify successes, barriers and problems being faced in starting, sustaining and growing business in Iowa.

We will aggregate answers to this questionnaire into a report.  Personal information will not be shared without permission.

Any restrictions on using this info?

Have you ever sought a loan, credit card or other financing for your business

Have you accessed any city, state or federal funding to help start or expand your business?

Have you contracted to provide services or goods to a government or public entity?

Would such a contract benefit your business and how?

Did you receive technical assistance when starting and while operating your business?

What issues make it challenging for people in your community to support businesses as customers or clients?

Gender

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