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GROW-REYNOLDSBURG AREA OVERVIEW

GROW-REYNOLDSBURG AREA OVERVIEW. INVENTORIES ... Conducted Sep.-Oct., 2000 No. of SMALL BUSINESSES ... 38 in 8 industry groups . No. of CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS … 14 TOTAL NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 52. REYNOLDSBURG AREA.

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GROW-REYNOLDSBURG AREA OVERVIEW

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  1. GROW-REYNOLDSBURG AREA OVERVIEW • INVENTORIES ... Conducted Sep.-Oct., 2000 • No. of SMALL BUSINESSES ... 38 in 8 industry groups • No. ofCHAMBER VOLUNTEERS … 14 • TOTAL NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 52

  2. REYNOLDSBURG AREA We wish to thank the Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce for its partnership in the GROW program… And recognize the following persons whose assistance in Phase I made this GROW partnership possible: Elton Aker, Chuck Alexander, Norman Brusk, Susan Pam Brusk, Greg Chamblin, Jan Hills, Michelle Hosfeld, Mary Hudson, Bill Kay, Andy Mann, David Percy, Bill Shorthill, Linda Turner & Molly Wefel. Thanks!

  3. I. KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDED ACTIONS • LOCAL ISSUES(Charts #9, 8 & 7) • 1. Increase efforts to improve quality of new employees that have better work habits … 90 • 2. Increase efforts to improve quality of new employees that have basic competencies … 88 • 3. City should pre-determine economic impact, & minimize neg. effects, of projects affecting local businesses … 87 • 4. Provide consistent interpretation & enforcement of rules, ordinances, etc. … 79 • Increase efforts to improve quality of new employees that have stronger technical skills… 78 • Increase quality of graduates from high school … 78

  4. I. KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDED ACTIONS • LOCAL ISSUES • Lack availability of new employees … 78 • 8. Improve response time for applications & variance requests … 75 • 9. Increase quality of graduates from vocational school … 73 • 10. Develop leadership program to increase the quality of individuals seeking public office … 70

  5. I. KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDED ACTIONS A. LOCAL ISSUES Recommended Actions: 1. Select 2-3 high-concern issues (or groups of issues) w. commitment to get positive results… 2. For each issue (or groups of issues), appoint a task force to pin-point underlying causes of the problem… 3. Dev. & recommend specific, measurable strategies to Chamber Board... 4. Standing committee or special “blue ribbon” task force implements approved plan for successful resolution.

  6. I. KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDED ACTIONS • B. STATE ISSUES(Chart #6) • 1. Reduce burden & reduce complexity of taxation on small businesses … 95. • 2. Reduce government’s interference with the free enterprise system … 90. • Prevent further health care mandates & oppose liability legislation … 89. • Strengthen HS grad. stds. & improve access to upgrade job skills … 83. • 5. Require cost/benefit analysis before new rules & regs. are enacted … 83. Recommended Actions: 1. Est. working relationship w. & gain issue insights from Ohio Chamber’s issue specialists... 2. Educate members thru forums, presentations, focus groups, newsletter, etc.… 3. Encourage, support & recognize the active involvement of your members.

  7. II. “GROW” - RECOMMENDED ACTIONS A. COMMUNICATIONS & CONFIDENCE LEVELS(Charts #16-19) • Recommended Actions: • Dev. & implement plan that will establish on-going, non-crisis driven dialogue between the business community & elected officials on all levels. • Goals: Through mutual familiarity & trust, have elected officials welcome and request input & advise from business leaders -- enact public policies that encourages market-driven commerce and job growth.

  8. V. “GROW” - RECOMMENDED ACTIONS B. GRASSROOTS INVOLVEMENT (Charts #20 & 21) Recommended Actions: 1. Plan and conduct at least two “Tour ‘n Dialogue” days per year. 2. Through Ohio Chamber’s P.a.C.E. staff, dev. & implement a plan to increase your business leaders’ involvement in the identification & support of pro-business candidates at all levels. 3. Arrange for chamber board & committee(s) to have “how to” sessions on: a) Developing a mission-driven advocacy program for your members; b) Conducting meaningful, issue-focused candidates’ forums.

  9. 3 I. DEMOGRAPHICS LowAverageHigh No. of Employees: 1 18 180 Annual Gross Volume: $50,000 $1.70M $18.0M Age of Business: 6 Mos. 12 Yrs. 38 Yrs.

  10. 4 I. DEMOGRAPHICS EMPLOYMENT: TWO-YEAR TREND (FTE) -1.2% +9.7%

  11. 5 I. DEMOGRAPHICS EMPLOYMENT: INDUSTRY-BASED TRENDS (Ave. # Employees/Business & Percent Change)

  12. II. ISSUES & CONCERNS 6 STATE (OH): Level of priority that public officials should place on the following issues to improve the business climate. High Medium Low

  13. 7 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS LOCAL: REYNOLDSBURG AREA “Tier 1” Priorities High Medium Low

  14. 8 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS LOCAL: REYNOLDSBURG AREA Tier 2 Priorities High Medium Low

  15. 9 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS LOCAL: REYNOLDSBURG AREA Tier 3 Priorities High Medium Low

  16. 10 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS 7.1(h) Would a handbook explaining the city’s licensing & permit procedures for businesses be helpful?

  17. 11 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS 7.2(d) In educating the new workforce, should “Work Ethics” be taught in our schools?

  18. 12 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS 7.3(d) In terms of your experience, how do you rate the attitude of our local elected government officialstoward the business community?

  19. 13 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS 7.3(e) In terms of your experience, how do you rate the attitude of our city employeestoward the business community?

  20. 14 II. ISSUES & CONCERNS WORKFORCE SHORTAGE Needed in the foreseeable future:

  21. 15 III. GRASSROOTS NETWORK LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY AREAS OF CHOICE

  22. 16 III. GRASSROOTS Knowledge of Elected Officials How well are you personally acquainted with the following legislators?

  23. 17 III. GRASSROOTS Communication with Elected Officials How many times have you communicated with your local, state or federal officials during the past 12 months?

  24. 18 III. GRASSROOTS SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE (SBC) INDEX Indicates the respondents’ levels of confidence that their elected officials will actand vote in the interest of business and free enterprise when new laws, mandates, taxes or regulations are being considered.

  25. 19 III. GRASSROOTS SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE (SBC) INDEX Little Confidence Some Confidence High Confidence

  26. 20 III. GRASSROOTS GROW-Reynoldsburg Area Network ACTIVITIES OF CHOICE

  27. 21 III. GRASSROOTS Do You See Yourself As A Candidate For Public Office At Some Point In The Future?

  28. The Network That Strengthens Ohio’s Small Business Voice BJ WIBERG, DIRECTOR PO BOX 15159, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-0159 800-622-1893 FAX: 614-228-6403 bwiberg@ohiochamber.com

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