Cascade Locks Business Retention and Expansion Survey

BUSINESS INFO

Tell us about your business

Fields marked * are required so we can follow up if needed. Individual responses will only be used internally for planning purposes.

Business name *

Your name *

Email *

Phone *

Business address / location

Years in operation in Cascade Locks

Current number of employees

Industry / sector

01 · IMMEDIATE

Right now (0–6 months)

1. What is the single biggest challenge your business is facing right now?

2. Are you currently experiencing any staffing shortages?

Yes No

3. Have you had unexpected cost increases (rent, utilities, supplies, insurance) in the past 6 months?

Yes No

4. Do you have immediate infrastructure issues (parking, signage, internet/broadband, utilities) affecting your business?

Yes No

5. Are there any current permitting, zoning, or regulatory issues creating obstacles for your business?

Yes No

6. Do you have adequate access to short-term capital or credit if an urgent need arose?

Yes No Not sure

02 · NEAR-TERM

Next 6 months to 2 years

7. Do you anticipate needing to hire additional staff in the next two years?

Yes No

8. Are you planning any physical expansion, renovation, or relocation within the next two years?

Yes No

9. What types of technical assistance would be most helpful to your business right now?

10. How reliant is your business on seasonal tourism?

Low Moderate High

11. Are workforce housing shortages affecting your ability to attract or retain employees?

Yes No

12. What local infrastructure improvements would most benefit your business in the next couple of years?

Roads Transit Parking Broadband

13. Have you explored or utilized any local, state, or federal small business support programs?

Yes No

14. Do you have succession or transition plans in place if you were to sell or hand off the business in the near term?

Yes No Not applicable

03 · LONG-TERM

Looking 2+ years ahead

15. What are your business's growth goals over the next 5 years?

16. Would you consider expanding your physical footprint in Cascade Locks if suitable space or land were available?

Yes No Maybe

17. What long-term investments would help your business remain competitive?

Equipment Technology Staff training

18. How do you see Cascade Locks' economic identity evolving, and how does your business fit into that vision?

19. What would make Cascade Locks a more attractive place to grow or relocate a business over the long term?

20. Are there any regional trends (tourism patterns, housing costs, transportation changes) you're concerned about affecting your business over the next 5–10 years?

WRAP-UP

Anything else?

Is there anything else you'd like the Port / economic development team to know?

Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up interview or focus group?

Yes No

Business Retention & Expansion Survey

Tell us about your business

Right now (0–6 months)

Next 6 months to 2 years

Looking 2+ years ahead

Anything else?

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