Florida's 2010 Business Agenda Survey

Your Opinion Counts - Please complete the Florida Business Agenda Survey now!

Each year the Florida Chamber of Commerce presents the entire Legislature and Executive Branch a legislative roadway of how to move Florida’s economy in the right direction. Florida’s Business Agenda is a member driven, consensus agenda built by thousands of chamber members, local chambers, associations and other associated interest groups.

Please take 5 minutes to tell us what your business needs state government to stop doing or start doing to allow you and your employees to prosper. Complete this short survey and help us set Florida’s Business Agenda today.
 



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)

Your opinions and comments are very important to us. Please complete the form below so we can keep you informed on the issues that are important to you.

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Florida has six economic drivers - Talent, Innovation, Infrastructure, Business Climate, Civic and Government Systems, and Quality of Life. On the following page, you may sign up to take a leadership role in Florida's economic future. Click below to submit your survey and get involved.