Biz Retention IntakeForm

Part A: Overview
CompanyName
PrimaryIndustry
Is this project commercial or industrial?
(Check one.) / CommercialIndustrial
(If “Industrial” is checked, please fill out Part E: Additional.)
Goods/services provided
If relevant, where is your corporate HQ located? (City, State)
Is this a startup company? / No / Yes
If not, how old is this company?
How long have you been operating in Detroit?
Is you company family owned? / No / Yes
What is your company’s annual revenue?
What is/what do you anticipate will be your company’s primary revenue streams?
Do you need any professional services/additional contractors to accomplish this project? / No / Yes
If yes, what services?
Please list your current competitors
Part B: Talent
How many full-time employees does your company have?
How many employees would you ideally hire in the coming year?
Do you plan to hire Detroit residents? / No / Yes
Do you currently employee Detroit residents? / No / Yes
If yes, how many?
What positions are you looking to fill?
Are you in need of training resources? For what reason? (I.e. updating skills of workforce, training for new line of business, etc.)
How many shifts do you operate? / 1 2 3 N/A
Part C: Ease of Business
What kind of resources, if any, have you used to help bolster your business planning?
Were these resources from the local or the state level?
Are there weaknesses in your supply chain you want to eliminate, or specific products and services that you need to improve your business?
What is the biggest challenge your business is facing currently?
If downsizing, selling, moving or closing, what are the main reasons?
Rigid code / Changing market / Overcrowded building
Lease Expiration / High local taxes / Other______
Other business opportunities / Retirement
Part E: Export/International
Please estimate the percentage of business in each market: / Local
Regional
National
International
What are the markets your business is currently targeting for growth? / Local
Regional
 National
International
Are you exporting or pursuing international markets? / If yes, which Markets? / If no, are you interested in pursuing international opportunities? / If no, why not?:
Is your company impacted by trade barriers or market access issues? / High Tariffs
IPR Protection issues
Other: /  Import licensing requirements
Customs Classifications
Government procurement discrimination

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