2007 Chamber Survey

In May of 2007, the Board of Directors of the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce decided to survey its membership to determine the overall satisfaction levels of its members.  This "Membership Research Tool" was prepared by gL Market Research, an independant marketing and research firm.  The project was funded in part by the following generous Chamber members: 

• MidState Medical Center
• Middlesex Community College
• Yankee Gas
• Northeast Utilities and
• F.W.R. Consulting

In July of 2007 the final report was released. 

The Executive Summary is available to all.  A copy may be downloaded here.

The complete Survey Report is available by clicking here.

The "One Word which describes the Greater Meriden Chamber" verbatim responses are here.

One of the themes that we have heard throughout the survey is that all businesses, especially small businesses, have requested more education and training programs. As a direct result of the survey, the Small Business Institute (SBI) was created.  SBI is an 11 part series of presentations and panel discussions about important topics that businesses need to know to grow.  Click here for details about this important new Chamber program.

In addition, many of the Chamber's committees including the Marketing and Publicity Committee will be working on various findings from the survey.  Look for more opportunities for promotional, educational and networking programs in the upcoming months.  And if you would like to get more involved, we welcome you to join the Chamber's Marketing and Publicity Committee.