Thank you for participating in the Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business Confidence Index (BCI).  The monthly BCI is reported in scores of newspapers across Massachusetts and the nation.

Your participation allows AIM to make policymakers aware of the economic trends being experienced by Massachusetts employers.

John Regan
President & CEO


  
 
 
 
What is your perception of business conditions at this time for the following? (1=Very bad; 5=Very good)
 
 
 
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What do you expect business conditions will be six months from now for the following? (1=Very bad; 5=Very good)
 
 
 
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How has the number of individuals employed by your company within Massachusetts changed during the last six months? (1=Significantly Decreased; 5=Significantly Increased)*
 
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How will it change in the next six months? (1=Significantly Decrease; 5=Significantly Increase)*
 
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How does the current level of sales of your company compare with the level six months ago? (1=Significantly Worse; 5=Significantly Better)*
 
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How do you think it will be six months from now? (1=Significantly Worse; 5= Significantly Better)*
 
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How many Massachusetts employees does your company have? (Regular and temporary)*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes your organization? (Select one only)*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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If you have any additional observations regarding other issues of interest to you, please specify.