BPMM Community Survey – Black Business Boom

Which community issues are most important to you? (Select up to 5)(Required)

If you chose other, please detail here.

Which of the following are challenges you are currently facing?(Required)

If you chose other, please detail here.

What type of immediate support would be most helpful for you? (Select all that apply)(Required)

If you chose other, please detail here.

What topics would you like to receive education or training on? (Select all that apply)(Required)

If you chose other, please detail here.

How informed do you feel about local politics and policies that impact Nashville's Black community?(Required)

Very informed

Somewhat informed

Not very informed

Not informed at all

Have you ever participated in any of the following political activities? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Voted in a local, state, or national election

Attended a city council or school board meeting

Contacted an elected official about a community issue

Volunteered for a political campaign

Participated in a protest, march, or rally

Joined a political or social justice organization

Donated to a political candidate or advocacy group

None of the above

What barriers, if any, have prevented you from engaging in politics or advocacy? (Select all that apply)

Lack of time

Lack of knowledge about political processes

Unclear how to get involved

Fear of public backlash or discrimination

Feel like my voice won’t make a difference

Transportation or childcare challenges

Lack of access to voter registration or polling places

Other

If you chose other, please detail here.

What types of resources or support would help you become more politically engaged? (Select all that apply)

Workshops on understanding local government

Training on how to advocate for community issues

Information about upcoming elections and ballot measures

Guides on how to contact elected officials effectively

Leadership development programs

Opportunities to connect with local activists or advocacy groups

Other

If you chose other, please detail here.

Are you interested in learning more about the following? (Select all that apply)

How laws and policies are created in Nashville

How to engage with elected officials and hold them accountable

Running for local office or serving on community boards

Understanding how state and federal policies impact local issues

Building coalitions to influence change

Hosting or attending voter registration events

Are you interested in attending town hall meetings to learn about community issues and share your concerns?(Required)

Yes, I’d love to

Yes, but I need more information about when and where they take place

Yes, but I need support with childcare or transportation

No, I’m not interested in attending town hall meetings

Are you interested in helping plan future events or town hall meetings to address community issues?(Required)

Yes, I’m interested in helping plan events and town hall meetings

Yes, but I’d need guidance on how to get involved

No, I’m not interested in planning events or town halls

How would you like to receive information about community initiatives, advocacy efforts, or ways to get involved? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Text Messages

Social Media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook)

Community Meetings or Town Halls

Flyers or Posters at Local Businesses

Church or Faith-Based Announcements

Do you identify as a business owner or entrepreneur?(Required)

Yes

Considering starting a business

Are you affiliated with a nonprofit organization that would be interested in presenting at future meetings or townhalls?(Required)

Yes

What is the name of the nonprofit organization?

What is the mission of the organization?

Contact Information (Optional but Encouraged)

If you’d like to stay informed or get involved in upcoming initiatives, please provide your contact details below.

Name

First Last

Phone