The Montezuma County Economic Development Team launched a survey Aug. 4 that aims to measure the spending habits of Montezuma County residents.
The survey can be found by accessing this link. It’s also available on Montezuma County’s Facebook page and on the county’s website.
Composed of six questions, the survey will help the team to develop a better understanding of commerce in the region.
This includes what commodities people buy and where they buy them — in the area, outside the county or online.
The team is interested in what goods, services or industries residents feel might be missing locally.
“We would hope to recruit those industries to expand or relocate to Montezuma County,” said County Administrator Shak Powers.
As of Monday morning, the survey had generated more than 300 responses, said Powers.
The economic development team set a target response rate of 1,000 survey completions.
Officials don’t have specific plans for releasing the data to the public, but Powers said he didn’t see a reason not to share it.
“This is an opportunity for county residents to share their thoughts and opinions and help determine the future of commerce in Montezuma County,” said Vicki Shaffer, public information officer for Montezuma County in an email.
Rachel Medina, mayor pro tem, drafted the survey questions, and then they were bounced around the economic development team, said Powers.
The survey closes Aug. 16.
The questions are as follows:
- “Do you shop locally or are there products and services you specifically shop elsewhere for?
- “What products do you typically purchase outside of Montezuma County or purchase online?
- “What services do you typically purchase outside of Montezuma County or purchase online?
- “Where do you purchase these products and services?
- “What product, service, or industry do you feel that our community is missing?
- “Why do you shop outside Montezuma County or online? We want to hear from you.“
This article was republished Aug. 11 to correct the spelling of Shak Powers.
