Constant Contact Survey Results
Survey Name: Business Survey for Bayfield
Response Status: Partial & Completed
Filter: None
3/31/2015 3:11 PM MDT
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. is partnering with the Town of Bayfield to conduct a Community Assessment aimed at supporting the
town's revitalization. We are surveying businesses throughout the town to identify what might promote a vibrant business
community.
Please take about 10 minutes to answer the following questions candidly. Surveys must be completed
by end of day on Wednesday, March 11 to be counted. All responses will be kept strictly confidential.
In which area of Bayfield is your business located?
Number of
Response(s)
4
Response
Ratio
28.5 %
North US 160
4
28.5 %
Bayfield Industrial Park
1
7.1 %
Other
5
35.7 %
14
100%
Answer
Downtown
0%
100%
Totals
How long has this business been in operation, including at this location and any previous locations in
Bayfield?
Number of
Response(s)
0
Response
Ratio
0.0 %
1-5 years
4
26.6 %
6-10 years
2
13.3 %
11-20 years
6
40.0 %
Over 20 years
2
13.3 %
No Response(s)
1
6.6 %
15
100%
Answer
Under 1 year
0%
100%
Totals
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In the next few years, I plan for my business to
Number of
Response(s)
2
Response
Ratio
13.3 %
10
66.6 %
Sell to a new owner
1
6.6 %
Close
0
0.0 %
Other
1
6.6 %
No Response(s)
1
6.6 %
Totals
15
100%
5
Number of
Response(s)
14
Rating
Score*
2.0
Answer
Expand
0%
100%
Stay Open
How satisfied are you with the present location of this business? Why?
1 = Very Satisfied, 2 = Satisfied, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Unsatisfied, 5 = Most Likely
1
2
3
4
*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
What circumstances would cause you to think about moving your business?
9 Response(s)
If you know, what are the top three zip codes or locations from which this business draws customers?
14 Response(s)
Which method, used currently or in the past, has been most effective for communicating with your
customers?
Number of
Response(s)
6
Response
Ratio
50.0 %
Email
4
33.3 %
Website
3
25.0 %
Facebook/Twitter
4
33.3 %
Other
3
25.0 %
12
100%
Answer
Paid advertising
0%
100%
Totals
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Are you currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce? Why of why not?
Number of
Response(s)
4
Response
Ratio
30.7 %
9
69.2 %
13
100%
Number of
Response(s)
1
Response
Ratio
6.6 %
Hours
1
6.6 %
Service
3
20.0 %
Name Brands
0
0.0 %
Quality
3
20.0 %
Selection
1
6.6 %
Price
1
6.6 %
Other
3
20.0 %
No Response(s)
2
13.3 %
15
100%
Answer
Yes
0%
100%
No
Totals
What businesses do you consider to be the toughest competition for this business?
10 Response(s)
What is the one competitive edge of this business versus the competitors listed above?
Answer
Location
0%
100%
Totals
What three existing town businesses complement this business the most?
8 Response(s)
What businesses, or types of businesses, not currently located in town would complement your business
the most?
8 Response(s)
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Are you currently dealing with any business challenges that are particularly troubling, such as any noted
below? (Please select all that apply)
Number of
Response(s)
2
Response
Ratio
14.2 %
Financing/Taxes
3
21.4 %
Shop Lifting/Theft
1
7.1 %
Personnel Costs
3
21.4 %
Vandalism
1
7.1 %
Utility Costs/Availability
4
28.5 %
Product Costs/Availability
2
14.2 %
In-Town Competition
1
7.1 %
Out-of-Town Competition
4
28.5 %
Shipping/Transportation
Costs
Recruiting/Retaining
Employees
Health Insurance Costs
1
7.1 %
6
42.8 %
2
14.2 %
Other Insurance Costs (Not
Health)
Town Government
0
0.0 %
3
21.4 %
State or County Government
1
7.1 %
Other
2
14.2 %
14
100%
Number of
Response(s)
14
Rating
Score*
1.1
Local waste water
management
Local recycling service
13
1.2
14
2.7
Local municipal services for
snow removal
Local municipal services for
street sweeping
Local municipal services for
park maintenance
Local municipal services for
recreation programming
14
1.4
14
1.8
14
1.1
14
1.6
Answer
No Problems
0%
100%
Totals
How do you feel about the following local services in town?
1 = Satisfied, 2 = Neutral, 3 = Not Satisfied
Answer
Local police protection
1
2
3
*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
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How do you feel about the following local taxes and regulations in town?
1 = Satisfied, 2 = Neutral, 3 = Unsatisfied
Answer
Level of local retail sales
taxes
Level of local business
property taxes
Level of local business
regulations
Level of water rates
1
2
3
Number of
Response(s)
14
Rating
Score*
1.7
14
2.1
14
2.1
14
2.1
14
2.2
Level of sanitary sewer rates
*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
Considering your experiences in your daily operations in town, how accurate are the following statements?
1 = True, 2 = Sometimes True, 3 = Not True
Answer
I purchase products and
services locally
I direct customers to other
town businesses
There is plenty of convenient
parking for this business
This town is an excellent
place to have a business
There are plenty of good
workers available
The look and feel of
downtown helps this
business
My building facade draws
customers into this business
My window and store
displays help this business
Employees here would like to
help improve the town
I feel safe in town, even at
night
1
2
3
Number of
Response(s)
14
Rating
Score*
1.8
14
1.3
14
1.3
14
1.6
14
2.4
13
2.2
14
2.0
14
2.1
14
1.7
14
1.1
*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
Please share any additional comments or ask any questions.
3 Response(s)
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Bayfield Community Assessment
Business Survey Text Responses
Number of total respondents: 15
1. In which area of Bayfield is your business located? - Other responses
on the mesa
frontage road
Clover Dr
HOME
DURANGO
3. In the next few years, I plan for my business to - Other responses
fill to capacity
4. How satisfied are you with the present location of this business? Why? - Comments
Good location - bad parking situation
Highway access & Visability
We are in an ideal location for parents with young children - safe, quiet and near elementary
schools
visible from the highway, easy access in and out, lots of parking
NOT A LOT OF VISIBILITY AND THE TAXES ARE EXTREME
HOME OCCUPANCY/SHOP- WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND BUSINESS TO MILL STREET OR
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 160
TOWN ALLOWS PAWN SHOP TO OPERATE OUT OF THE LAND USE CODE 9, CDOT
ACCESS PERMIT CAUSING UNSAFE HIGHWAY
WE ARE LOCATED IN DURANGO
5. What circumstances would cause you to think about moving your business? - Responses
better/more parking
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noisey neighbor
more space
Highway access changes
Anonymous
highway access changes
Anonymous
None. If anything we have pressure to expand.
Anonymous
none
Anonymous
A significant increase in rent
Anonymous
IF WE GREW TO THE POINT WE NEEDED AN OFFICE LARGER THAN OUR CURRENT.
Anonymous
Rental/overhead costs
Anonymous
INCREASED TRAFFICE
Anonymous
6. If you know, what are the top three zip codes or locations from which this business draws customers? Responses
Zip Code
Tally from
responses
81122
14
81301
10
81137
9
81321
1
81147
1
81303
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7. Which method, used currently or in the past, has been most effective for communicating with your
customers? - Other responses
Word of mouth, posters
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Word of mouth
Anonymous
PHONE
Anonymous
8. Are you currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce? Why of why not? - Comments
Haven't gotten around to it - sorry
Anonymous
No. We operate in a specialized market and other than the June garage sale, the Chamber does Anonymous
not seem to be very active
It offers exposure and helps us represent good business practices
Anonymous
They meet on a night I cannot attend, but I plan on joining anyway to provide support
Anonymous
JUST SIGNED ON
Anonymous
To support community and meet business members and support them. Even though the
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chamber doesn't do much - no office not executive director etc.
TO STAY UP TO DATE AND MAKE MY OPINION HEARD
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UNKNOWN- NO PARTICULAR REASON
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THEY DO NOT PROMOTE BUSINESS, THEY COLLECT MONEY FOR A SCHOLARSHIPAnonymous
SEEMS TO BE WHAT THEY DO.
WE DO BUSINESS IN BAYFIELD BUT ARE LOCATED IN DURANGO
Anonymous
9. What businesses do you consider to be the toughest competition for this business? - Responses
Lg retail pet suppliers in durango
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giant
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Ignacio Head Start
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none
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Other Chiropractors
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LARGE CORPORATIONS
Anonymous
BODY SHOPS AND MECHANIC SHOPS
Anonymous
GOODS FOR THE WOODS, SHOOTERS WORLD
Anonymous
NONE
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WEST SIDE PLUMBING, GARYS
Anonymous
10. What is the one competitive edge of this business versus the competitors listed above? - Other
responses
TRANSPARENCY
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only one other offers same service
Anonymous
STABILITY-FOLLOW THROUGH
Anonymous
11. What three existing town businesses complement this business the most? - Responses
restaurants
Anonymous
hair salons
vets
rv park
School District and day care homes
First National Bank, Pine River Valley, Bayfield Chamber
None
NAPA AUTO PARTS, COWBOY TOWING AND ANY RESTUARANT
MICROGROUP GUNSMITHING, PANELEC, AND PINE RIVER TRADING CO.
NAPA, LEWIS MERC, MINI MERC
LEWIS MERCANTILE, ALERT TRAFFIC, H2X, SW AG, TAILWINDS
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12. What businesses, or types of businesses, not currently located in town would complement your
business the most? - Responses
Book Store
Anonymous
Toy Store
Children's clolthing store
Mortgage company
Anonymous
A medical office with Xray
Anonymous
FINANCING/NEED CAPITAL AND PERSONNEL COSTS
Anonymous
PARTS VENDORS
Anonymous
FIREARM DEALER, GUNSMITHING, CUSTOM FIREARM SHOP
Anonymous
GROCERY STORE
Anonymous
PLUMBING SUPPLY
Anonymous
13. Are you currently dealing with any business challenges that are particularly troubling, such as any
noted below? (Please select all that apply) - Other responses
being affordable for the community
Anonymous
DUMPSITE
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14. How do you feel about the following local services in town? - Comments
[No Responses]
15. How do you feel about the following local taxes and regulations in town? - Comments
[No Responses]
16. Considering your experiences in your daily operations in town, how accurate are the following
statements? - Comments
[No Responses]
17. Please share any additional comments or ask any questions. - Responses
Please! How long are we going to go without a good/affordable grocery store! It has been on the Anonymous
radar for years, but no progress is being made. In the meanwhile Ignacio is moving forward and
there are plans for one near Mercy.
These are other needs:
Hotel/s
Sporting goods store
More fast foods i.e. Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell, Sonic, Carls
Bike and Motorcycle Shop
We should be taking advantage of the tourism that heads to Durango. All of the above
suggestions would help and put people to work here.
Recreation Center adjoining the old white gym -with handball courts, another gym, exercise
rooms, a walking area, meeting rooms, etc.
Please work with owners of property in the business park to bring down their prices. It was
developed to bring in business, but has become an investment tool- no one can afford to pay the
prices yet make a go of a business on the property.
Please please please get a grocery store!!!
TOWN SHOULD SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT COLLECT THEIR SALES TAX FOR
THEM. GET QUOTES ON THINGS THAT CAN BE BOUGHT LOCAL BEFORE PAYING STAFF
TO DRIVE TO DURANGO
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