Indicates required field This purpose of this survey is for employers, including our region’s small businesses, to share their insights and observations on the business environment in our area and how it has impacted their operations and growth. Your insight and feedback is greatly appreciated. Industry:Industry:- Select -AgricultureArts, Entertainment, RecreationConstructionEducational ServicesFood ServicesHealth Care and Social AssistanceManufacturing Professional Services Wholesale TradeReal Estate RetailTechnology and SoftwareTransportationUtilities (Electric, Gas, Water)Other…Enter other…Business size: - Select -0-19 employees20-99 employees100-250 employees250+ employeesCounty:- Select -ChenangoCortlandMadisonOneidaBroomeHerkimerOswegoTiogaIn the past 12 months:1. Have you attempted to hire new employees but have been unsuccessful?- Select -YesNoa. If yes, did workers apply?- None -YesNob. Did your applicants have the necessary skills for the job?- None -YesNoc. Did you have to offer additional hiring incentives?- None -YesNo2. Have you attempted to grow your business but have not been able to obtain necessary financing?- Select -YesNoa. If yes, what type of financing did you seek?Bank or Credit Union LoanBusiness Credit CardFamily and FriendsPersonal Credit CardSmall Business Administration GrantSmall Business Administration LoanOther…Other (Please Specify)select all that applyb. Did you seek government sources of financing after not being able to obtain capital in the private sector?- None -YesNo3. In the last two years, have you seriously considered moving your business from New York?- Select -YesNoa. If so, where are you considering relocating?b. Why did you consider relocating? 4. Have input costs in your business risen at a rate higher than past years?- Select -YesNoa. What good or service has had the most significant cost increase in the past year?b. Have you had to pass on any cost increases to your customers in the form of higher prices?- None -YesNo5. Have you experienced supply chain disruptions in which a good has been unavailable or seriously delayed?- Select -YesNoa. If yes, what is the country of origin for that good?b. If the good is sourced from abroad, is there a domestic alternative readily available?- None -YesNoLonger term:6. Have you ever attempted to grow your business but faced government regulations that have made expansion too burdensome?- Select -YesNoa. If yes, what type of regulation and branch of government?7. Has your network of suppliers and contractors moved away from the area since your business formed? - Select -YesNoa. If yes, has this made it more difficult for your company to operate?- None -YesNo8. Has your business been negatively impacted by poor infrastructure?- Select -YesNoa. If yes, what infrastructure (poor roads, slow or no broadband, etc.)?AirportsBroadbandRoads and BridgesWaterOther (please specify)select all that applyOtherBusiness ContactBusiness Name:Contact First Name: Contact Last Name: Contact Email:Contact Phone:All information submitted through this survey will remain anonymous and personal information collected with be protected and remain confidential