1. In your opinion, is Florida's economy recovering or getting worse? Recovering Getting Worse
2. How concerned are you that the following issues affect your business?
Climate Change/Global Warming
Constitutional Amendments
Energy Costs
Environmental Regulations
Finding Skilled Workers
Health Insurance Costs
Lawsuit Abuse
Property Insurance Costs
Property Taxes
Roads & Transportation
Water Resources
Other (please explain)
3. What would help you expand and create jobs in your area of the state?
4. Do you believe Florida's level of government regulation on business is: Too Much About Right Not Enough
5. Do you believe money from the state trust funds that are dedicated for a specific purpose (i.e., the State Transportation Trust Fund and Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund) should be used to fill funding gaps in other areas of the state's budget? Yes No
6. How concerned are you that the Florida Legislature will raise corporate income taxes on your business to fill budget shortfalls? Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Not Concerned
7. What is the biggest challenge or obstacle in operating a successful business in your part of the state?
8. If approved by Florida voters next year, Amendment 4, the so-called "Hometown Democracy" proposal, would require voter approval for every change to a local government's comprehensive land use plan. What impact will this amendment have on your business if it passes? Positive Impact No Impact Negative Impact
9. Do you support increased exploration for oil and natural gas off the Gulf Coast of Florida, which is currently prohibited closer than 125 miles from shore?
I support oil and natural gas drilling 3 or more miles from shore
I support oil and natural gas drilling 10 or more miles from shore
I support oil and natural gas drilling as long it cannot be seen from shore
I support oil and natural gas drilling 50 or more miles from shore
I do not support additional oil and natural gas drilling off the coast of Florida
10. Do you support the creation of new towns in currently undeveloped areas of Florida if property owners ensure the majority of the land is permanently kept in conservation? Support No Opinion Oppose
11. Is your business able to find the talented workforce it needs to succeed in Florida? Yes No
12. What changes need to be made to better align our education, economic development and workforce development systems in Florida?
13. What are the top three issues the Florida Chamber of Commerce should make as its priorities for the 2010 Legislative Session?
Additional Lawsuit Abuse Reform
Additional Property Tax Relief
Education & Workforce Development
Energy Costs
Growth Management
Lowering Health Insurance Costs
Transitioning Florida's Economy by Expanding Economic Development
Transportation & Infrastructure Investments
Water Resources
Workers' Compensation
Workforce Housing
Other (please explain)
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