BUSINESS SURVEY

1. What type of business?

2 Manufacturing

5 Retail

18 Service

2. Where business is conducted?

10 Storefront

8 Home-based

5 On the Road

3. What things hold back your business?

A. Shipping – Lack of inbound (4)

B. Internet/Telecommunications (6)

C. Marketing/Advertising (8)

D. Available Workers (11)

E. Lack of Resources (7)

F. Other: Weather; Wolf Reintroduction; Lack of people; Housing availability; Remote location

4. What is working well for your business?

A. The Elk River Events/Celebrations (12)

B. Having business in unique niches (12)

C. Availability of ATV & Snowmobile Trails (8)

D. Area attractions (12)

E. Other : Local Support

5. Number of people employed full-time and part-time (Don’t forget to count yourself)?

6. What other kinds of businesses and/or services would you like to have in Elk River? Beauty Shop (8), Car Wash (8), Laundromat (5), Medical Clinic (4), Bowling alley, Manufacturers, ATV Rental, Snowmobile parts/service, Bank, Auto Parts/Service, Health Club, Veterinarian, Theatre/Dance Hall, Archery Shop, Meat (wild game) cold storage/processing, Taxidermist, Riding stable

EVENTS; Warm shed at Elk Butte; Skiing; Signage; Public Restrooms; Storage Sheds;