Archive for 'Research'

By the Numbers: Region 2000 Commuting Patterns*

Issue: May 2013 by .

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85%: The percentage of Region 2000 citizens who commute within Region 2000. The percentage of workers living in each jurisdiction who commute to Lynchburg: Amherst County- 37% Appomattox County-28% Bedford County-25% Campbell County-47% 20: The average commute time, in minutes, for Region 2000 workers. 10%: The percentage of Region 2000 commuters who carpooled to work, [...]

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By the Numbers: Lynchburg Humane Society

Issue: March 2013 by .

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1,906: Annual animal intake 949 cats 923 dogs 34 “others” 1,277: total animals adopted in 2012 84% reduction in euthanasia since beginning their no kill programs. 49% live release rate* in 2008 87% live release rate* in 2012 0: The number of animals euthanized for space reasons. 64% of the people who called to surrender [...]

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By the Numbers: Region 2000

Issue: February 2013 by .

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*Region 2000 encompasses more than 2,000 square miles surrounding the City of Lynchburg and including the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell, the towns of Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox and Brookneal, and the City of Bedford.  Hence the name, “Region 2000.” *254,171 people live in Region 2000 * In 2012, there were 6,687 total employers [...]

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Local Leaders’ Business Outlook for 2013

Issue: January 2013 by .

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How long has your company been in business in Region 2000? 1-5 years 38% 5-10 years 40% 10-15 years 8% 15-20 years 11% Greater than 20 years 3% What are your expectations for the fiscal growth of your company in 2013 compared to 2012? 11% anticipate moderate to major fiscal growth 49% anticipate slight to [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions

Issue: December 2012 by .

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Percentage of local people surveyed who make New Year’s resolutions: 73% Percentage who keep them for the first month of the year: 56% Percentage who keep them year-round: 28% Most common resolutions include (more than one selection allowed): Bettering finances 42% Improving wellness & fitness 68% Losing weight 71% Traveling more 63% Making career move/advancement [...]

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Holiday Travel Plans

Issue: November 2012 by .

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Percent of local residents planning to travel for the holidays: 63% Yes 37% No How many miles away those traveling plan to go: 40% 1-50 miles 20% 201-250 miles 40% 301 miles or more Purpose of holiday travel (multiple answers accepted): 100% Visit family 20% Take a vacation Mode of transportation while travelling: 80% Automobile [...]

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October 2012 Research: Trick or Treat?

Issue: October 2012 by .

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1. Do you plan to trick or treat with your children this year? Yes  100% 2. Do you decorate for Halloween each year? Yes  32% No  54% Sometimes  14% 3. Do you limit the amount of candy your children eat while Trick or Treating? Yes  91% Sometimes  9% 4. How much do you typically spend [...]

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Perceptions about the Real Estate Market

Issue: July 2012 by .

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Do you own a home? Yes 82% No 18% Have you bought, sold, or attempted to sell a property in the past 12 months? Yes 41% No 59% In the past 3 years, do you believe the market value of residential real estate in the Lynchburg area has: Significantly decreased  22% Slightly decreased  32% Stayed [...]

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Research: Ages 45-55

Issue: June 2010 by .

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Each month, LB polls local people for results you can use in decision making for your business. For this issue, we polled 20 persons at random, ages 45 to 55. 85% are married. 90% have children. 100% own their home. 90% exercise 0-5 hours per week. What is your highest level of education completed? 35% [...]

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