This survey is part of a continuing effort to benchmark current levels of economic development activity around the country. The survey is divided into sections measuring marketing activity levels, project quality/size, program impacts due to the current economy, and anticipated activity levels. Please take a few moments to answer the questions below. Summary results will be confidential, and will be sent to you by email. Thanks for participating. Barry Broome Marketing Activity Levels

These questions address recent marketing activity levels related to numbers of prospects and locates.

A qualified "prospect" is defined as a company with an expansion/relocation project that is considering your area. An "announcement" is a company that has announced that it will be expanding/relocating to your area.

How do your activity levels for 4th Quarter 2005 compare with 3rd Quarter 2005 in terms of:

Project Quality/Size

How do your 4th Quarter 2005 "announcement" projects compare with 3rd Quarter 2005 "announcement" projects in terms of:

A. Real estate space absorbed		Please Select Less About the same More
B. Capital Investment		Please Select Less About the same More
C. Total Payroll		Please Select Less About the same More
D. Average Salaries		Please Select Less About the same More
E. Number of Jobs		Please Select Less About the same More

Current Economic Situation
How would you describe the performance of the current national economy?	Please Select Below average Average Above average

How would you describe the performance of your local economy in relation to the national economy?	Please Select Weaker About the same Stronger

Given your answers above, how would you describe the impact the current economy is having on economic development in your community?	Please Select Negative impact No impact Positive impact
Please explain.

How is the current economy affecting your organization's efforts in the following areas:
A. Program Budget/Funding (Revenue)	Please Select Decreased Same Increased
B. Program Spending (Expenses)	Please Select Decreased Same Increased
C. Marketing (Activities)	Please Select Decreased Same Increased
D. Please explain.
Future Activity Levels
Over the next six months, how do you expect your activity levels to change in terms of:
A. "Prospect" activity	Please Select Less About the Same More
B. "Announcement" activity	Please Select Less About the Same More

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