Research & Survey Services

The Statistics and Research Center can provide research, statistical reports and survey services. Use survey data and results to help with strategic planning, program assessment, customer awareness and more.

Surveys

The Center's staff is highly trained and experienced in all phases of survey development and administration. We can help your information-collection efforts by:

• Designing an efficient, well-planned questionnaire to increase your survey response rates
• Administering mail, fax, and web-based surveys
• Maximizing the validity of your results
• Developing an easy-to-use database that can be added to your existing information for an excellent reference tool
• Completing all statistical analysis of survey data, including complex breakouts and cross-tabulations
• Producing a final report you can publish, use for your own internal purposes, or distribute to your clients/members

Custom-designed survey topics include:

• Advertising effectiveness
• Attitude and opinion evaluation
• Buying behavior patterns
• Compensation and benefits
• Employee satisfaction
• New product development
• Program and membership evaluation

A sample of recent survey topics researched by the Survey Center through its surveys:

• Small business insurance practices
• International investment and expansion
• Long-term care
• Office equipment & supply practices and needs
• Local chamber program development
• Local chamber membership needs
• Armed services retirement planning
• Small business e-commerce & technology
• High school worker evaluation

View and participate in our current surveys in progress.

RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY STATISTICS

The U.S. Chamber is not a federal government agency. We recommend you contact the appropriate government agency for access to specific industry statistics. For your convenience, we have complied a list of frequently requested business statistics. Please check with these resources listed below before calling the Survey Center.

United States Business Facts
This publication is a compilation of current employment and business data and statistics. Compiled from a variety of government and non-governmental sources, United States Business Facts presents an objective view of the state of free enterprise in America.

Federal Agency Statistical Programs
FedStats provides links to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies. Visit http://www.fedstats.gov/ for a searchable list of key government statistics, research topics and contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our list of frequently asked questions - It may be just what you're looking for!

ABOUT OUR SERVICES

• Rates and pricing varies by the length and complexity of the requested research or survey services. Special discounts may apply:
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce members: Receive 20% off research and survey services.
• Special Benchmarking Package Deal: Receive 30% off when purchasing two consecutive benchmarking surveys (e.g., tracking trends through annual surveys).

Call the Survey Center at 202-463-5381 or e-mail statinfo@uschamber.com for a price quote and for more details.

Survey Center Webpage

• Learn more about the Chambers of Commerce Membership Needs Assessment Survey.