Business Confidence Survey For February 2012.   Please submit your responses by February 24, 2012.

For each question, please indicate your response by circling one number on a scale from 1 to 5 which most appropriately describes your situation.

All responses will be kept confidential

General Business Conditions

What is your perception of business conditions at this time for the following:

	Very Good				Very Bad
Your Company	5	4	3	2	1
Massachusetts	5	4	3	2	1
United States	5	4	3	2	1

What do you expect business conditions will be six months from 
now for the following:

	Very Good				Very Bad
Your Company	5	4	3	2	1
Massachusetts	5	4	3	2	1
United States	5	4	3	2	1

Employment

How has the number of individuals employed by your company 
within Massachusetts changed during the last six months?

Increased		Same		Decreased
5	4	3	2	1

How will it change in the next six months?

Increased		Same		Decreased
5	4	3	2	1

Level of Business Activity

How does the current level of sales of your company compare with 
the level six months ago?

Better		Same		Worse
5	4	3	2	1

How do you think it will be six months from now?

Better		Same		Worse
5	4	3	2	1

Company Information

How many Massachusetts employees does your company have
(regular & temporary)?

1 - 25

26 - 100

101 or more

Which of the following best describes your organization?

Manufacturing	Service	Finance/ Insurance
Wholesale/ Retail	Transportation	Construction	Other

Special Question

The following questions relate to your operation's business with Canada:

Do you do Business with Canada?	Yes	No
If yes, do you sell goods/services to Canada?	Yes	No
Do you buy goods/services from Canada?	Yes	No
If you sell to Canada, does this represent a sigificant market for you?	Yes	No
Would you be interested in exploring (further) opportunities to do business with Canada?	Yes	No

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