SURVEY RESULTS: Below are the results of the survey sent out to local Albion residents.
The amounts listed are the totals.
The Albion Chamber of Commerce would like your input in this brief, but
important survey. The primary purpose is to address the current needs, wants and
desires of the Albion Community which will help set priorities for the economic
growth and development.
How
long have you resided in the Albion community? _28.31_ years average
Do you own or operate a business in Albion (circle one)? Yes No - 68 Yes and 634 No
| Strongly Agree | Agree | No Opinion | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | |
| Retail services
available in Albion adequately meet my needs. |
10 | 126 | 39 | 374 | 145 |
| Senior services
available in Albion adequately meet my needs. |
13 | 73 | 415 | 133 | 60 |
| Albion is in
need of more retail businesses. |
379 | 245 | 46 | 18 | 15 |
| Albion area merchants and businesses provide me with quality service and products at a fair price. | 54 | 360 | 61 | 174 | 52 |
|
The Albion community
is a good place to live. |
251 | 359 | 44 | 29 |
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Top five Albion businesses you frequent on a monthly basis in Albion?
| GAS STATION | 391 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | 372 |
| GROCERY | 341 |
| FAST FOOD | 309 |
| DOCS HARDWARE | 283 |
| RESTAURANTS | 255 |
| BANKS | 127 |
| AUTO PARTS | 63 |
| POST OFFICE | 56 |
| CAR WASH | 35 |
| VIDEO STORE | 33 |
| DR/DENTIST/EYE DOCTOR | 29 |
| LIBRARY | 27 |
| LAUNDRY MAT | 22 |
| TOTAL IMAGE | 21 |
| AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR | 20 |
| LIQUOR STORE | 19 |
| REMC | 11 |
| HAIR | 10 |
| TRUELOVES | 9 |
| INSURANCE | 9 |
| VET | 8 |
| TOWN HALL/COURTHOUSE | 7 |
| BMV | 7 |
| LEGION | 5 |
| ALBION BOWL | 5 |
| CENTER STAGE | 5 |
| ANTIQUE SHOP | 4 |
| NEW ERA | 4 |
| LUCKY U | 2 |
| CHAIN OF LAKES | 2 |
| RECYCLE | 2 |
| RICKS ARCHERY | 1 |
| ATTORNEY | 1 |
| CENTENNIAL | 1 |
| FLEA MARKET | 1 |
| EAGLES | 1 |
| BLACK PINE | 1 |
Top five businesses located outside of Albion you frequent monthly?
| WALMART/MEIJER/SAMS/TARGET | 708 |
| GROCERY STORE | 519 |
| RESTAURANT | 385 |
| FAST FOOD | 292 |
| PHARMACY | 265 |
| SHOE/CLOTHING | 174 |
| RETAIL | 149 |
| MENARDS/HOMEDEPOT/LOWES | 121 |
| RURAL KING/TSC | 115 |
| GAS | 114 |
| AUTO PARTS/REPAIR/TIRE | 43 |
| MOVIE/VIDEO | 31 |
| CREDIT UNION/ BANK | 27 |
| DR/DENTIST/HOSPITAL | 27 |
| HARDWARE | 19 |
| HAIR | 19 |
| COFFEE/ BAKERY | 14 |
| GOODWILL/SALVATION ARMY | 14 |
| OFFICE SUPPLIES | 12 |
| LOW BOBS/TABACCO | 12 |
| BOOK STORE | 10 |
| PET STORE | 10 |
| SPORTING GOODS/BAIT STORE | 8 |
| FABRIC/HOBBY/CRAFTS | 7 |
| DRY CLEANERS | 6 |
| TANNING | 4 |
| LIQUOR STORE | 4 |
| BOWLING | 4 |
| LEGION | 3 |
| FEED STORE | 3 |
| YMCA | 3 |
| PHONE SERVICE | 2 |
| CAR WASH | 2 |
| USED FURNITURE | 2 |
| INSURANCE | 1 |
| MUSIC | 1 |
| TAYLOR RENTAL | 1 |
| MOTEL | 1 |
| FLORIST | 1 |
| CURVES | 1 |
| VET | 1 |
| KIRBY RISK | 1 |
| HUNTERTOWN GARDENS | 1 |
| CULLIGAN | 1 |
| MACHINE REPAIR | 1 |
What Additional Businesses would you like in Albion?
| PHARMACY | 347 |
| RETAIL | 244 |
| RESTAURANT | 229 |
| GROCERY | 226 |
| FAST FOOD | 200 |
| CLOTHING/SHOES | 57 |
| AUTO/GARAGE/TIRES | 52 |
| LUMBER YARD | 47 |
| MOVIE THEATER/VIDEO STORE | 43 |
| BAKERY/COFFEE SHOP | 35 |
| FARM STORE | 23 |
| GAME ROOM/SKATING RINK/WATER PARK | 18 |
| GAS | 17 |
| SPORTS/BAIT & TACKLE | 16 |
| DR/DENTIST | 16 |
| YMCA | 15 |
| GOODWILL/SALVATION ARMY | 12 |
| HAIR | 11 |
| DRYCLEANER | 9 |
| PET STORE/GROOMER | 9 |
| BOOK STORE | 7 |
| GARDEN/NURSERY | 7 |
| MUSIC STORE | 6 |
| BANK/CREDIT UNION | 6 |
| USED FURNITURE | 4 |
| OFFICE SUPPLIES/ELECTRONICS | 4 |
| NEW BOWLING ALLEY | 4 |
| APPLIANCE STORE | 2 |
| JEWELER | 2 |
| SENIOR HOUSING | 2 |
| DRYCLEANER | 2 |
| WIRELESS DSL | 2 |
| LODGING | 1 |
| DAYCARE | 1 |
| ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS | 1 |
| TANNING | 1 |
| RECEPTION HALL | 1 |
| REPAIR SHOP | 1 |
| TAYLOR RENTAL | 1 |
| CAR WASH | 1 |