2011 Helena Chamber Membership Survey
How long has your business been a member of the Helena Chamber?
Less than a year
1-4 years
5-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
20+ years
Don’t know
The Helena Chamber has many priorities – this past year we have put considerable time and resources into these areas/activities – please rank them as major priorities.
Business Advocacy (city, state, and federal levels) High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Tourism growth (CVB/TBID)High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Professional growth/learning opps. (Leadership Helena, workshops, etc.)
High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Provide excellent member serviceHigh Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
On-going efforts to build a Year-round Visitor Center for Capital City
High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Young Professionals GroupHigh Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Researching potential new events to draw more visitors to Helena
High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Grow our membership for strength in numbers and to provide services to more businesses.
High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
Non-Dues revenue sources to benefit members and to benefit the Chamber’s resources.
High Priority/Medium Priority/Low Priority
What other projects/priorities would you like to see the chamber identify as a major priority for the coming fiscal year? RESPONSE BOX
Which of the following Chamber/Convention and Visitor Bureau Events and programs are important to business and should continue:
Business and Community Services Luncheon
Annual Awards Luncheon
Annual Banquet
Annual Golf Tournament
Business After Hours
Business Before Hours
Leadership Helena
Membership Luncheons
Professional Development Seminars
(Asst. for Business, Customer Service, Motivational, etc)
Quarterly Lunch Meetings with the Mayor/Co.Commissioners
SWISH Basketball Tournament
Young Professionals Program
Chamber TV Spotlight Program
On-line Advertising
What are the most important reasons you are a member of the Helena Chamber/CVB?
Business Advocacy Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Advertising/Marketing Opportunities Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Networking Opportunities Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Personal/Professional Growth Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Improve the business climate
In the Helena AreaStrongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Improve the quality of life in
the Helena Area Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Community awareness/involvement Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Access to Health Insurance Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Want to be associated with an organization
That is helping Helena move forward Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Feel obligated Strongly agree Agree Somewhat agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Which Chamber/CVB benefits do you utilize the most? (RESPONSE BOX)
Please list any benefits not currently offered that you would be interested in receiving with your membership? RESPONSE BOX
Rank your level of involvement with the Chamber/CVB
Very ActiveSomewhat activeNot active
If you don’t participate in Chamber activities, please explain why: RESPONSE BOX
Do you feel you’ve been given sufficient opportunities to become involved?
Yes
No
What is your preferred method of hearing from the Chamber/CVB on events, activities and opportunities (check all that apply)
E-News
Hard Copy Newsletter
Text Message
Fax
Phone
Postcard
Other (please specify)
Do you read the Chamber’s newsletter/E-News?
ThoroughlySkim HeadlinesOccasionally look atNever
What information/stories would you like to see published in our communications? RESPONSE BOX
What changes would you like to see made in our efforts to communicate with members? RESPONSE BOX
What is your current dues level?
$300-$500
$501-$1000
$1001-$2000
$2001-$3500
$3501-$5000
$5000-$10,000
Unknown
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce….. (Check all that pertain)
Is an influential force in the community
Is relevant to OUR business
Is a customer service oriented organization
Communicates effectively with the membership
Takes positions on issues important to me
Is THE voice of business for the Helena Area
How likely is it that you would recommend membership in the Helena Chamber to a friend or colleague?
Absolutely
Highly likely
Likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all