Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to respond to this important survey. As a key business person in the Sumter County community, your participation, opinions, ideas, and viewpoints will play an important role in guiding Sumter County Economic Development in its efforts to better serve you and all businesses in the county.

We ask for your quick response to this survey, as the results are vital and will help us help you. It will take you only 15-20 minutes to help us improve Sumter’s economic position and all submissions are anonymous.

Absolute deadline for submission is MONDAY, MARCH 29th. Please do not delay. We need your input. Thank you! (Survey results April 9 on www.sumterbusiness.com) Directions: Please answer each question or statement by making the most appropriate response. Special Note: For your opinions to count, please mark only one response per question or statement, unless otherwise directed.