One Question

Our business community has a powerful collective voice! Each week, we ask one question that will help us plan better events and programs, advocate your concerns, identify priorities and more.

Previous Survey Results

Your answers from June 2, 2025:
Without access to summer programs, would you struggle to find adequate childcare during the summer months?
53% - Yes
47% - No

Your answers from May 26, 2025:
Would the expiration of ACA Marketplace Premium Tax Credits significantly impact you, your business, or your employees? 
51% - Yes
49% - No

Your answers from May 19, 2025:
With hurricane season on the horizon, have you reviewed your business's emergency or resiliency/continuity plan in the past 3 months?

50% - Yes
50% - No

Your answers from May 12, 2025:
Are you concerned that the lack of consensus during budget negotiations will lead to a government shutdown in Florida?

28% - Yes
72% - No

Your Answers from May 5, 2025:
Are you actively monitoring candidate filings for the City of Lakeland's 2025 Municipal Elections? 

93% - YES
7% - NO

Your Answers from April 28, 2025:
Do you feel Florida lawmakers have focused on the state's most urgent needs during this year's legislative session?

48% - YES
52% - NO

Your answers from November 25, 2024:
Are you aware of the upcoming requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that mandate small businesses to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIR) with the Department of the Treasury by January 1, 2025? (*CTA requirements have been since suspended)
9% - YES
91% - NO​

Your answers from September 16, 2024:
Is your business preparing for the upcoming holiday season with special offers or promotions?
50% - YES
50% - NO​

Your answers from September 3, 2024
Does your company offer on-site childcare for employees?
4% - YES
89% - NO
7% - WE'D LIKE TO START

Your answers from August 12, 2024
Would a job board on the Chamber's website benefit your company?
61% - YES
39% - NO

August 5, 2024
Does your company support Amendment 3 - legalization of recreational marijuana?
36% - YES (yes on 3)
64% - NO (no on 3)

July 29, 2024
Does your company have an internship program or regularly hire student interns?
67% - YES
12% - WE'D LIKE TO START
21% - NO

July 22, 2024
Generally, do you think things in Lakeland are moving in the right direction?
47% - RIGHT DIRECTION
53% - WRONG DIRECTION
A note from Amy: I counted nearly 650 responses to this question, but few comments. Please consider joining the Chamber's public affairs process on the Chamber's Advocacy Committee and/or learning more about running for office at the August 28-29 Florida Institute for Political Leadership (free) virtual training.

July 15, 2024
Does your business offer time off for employees to volunteer in the community (ReadingPals, Day of Caring, etc.)?
49% YES
51% NO

July 8, 2024
Does your company intend to hire new employees in the next year?
61% YES 
39% NO

July 1, 2024
Would you attend virtual (Zoom) workshops, webinars or educational events offered by the Chamber?
51%  YES
49% NO

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BusinessVoice, Inc. was created by a group of Chamber members in 2000 to act specifically as a political organization. The Chamber is involved in advocating for issues that affect the business community but does not participate directly in the politics of the election process. The PAC offers members of the Chamber who choose to also join BusinessVoice the opportunity to have a direct influence on State and Local elections. Since membership in BusinessVoice is limited to Lakeland Chamber member companies, the Chamber serves as administrator.

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