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Name not available April 30, 2023, 5:42 PM

First, we would like get to know you better. eckmo
What is your connection to Redwood City? (Select all that apply) Other - Retired
What is your connection to North Fair Oaks? (Select all that apply) Other - Worked There
What is your connection to San Carlos? (Select all that apply) Other - Mutual aided there
Please select any interactions that you have had with the Redwood City Fire Department during the last year. Check all that apply. I have not had any interaction with the Fire Department within the last year
If you have had to call for service from the Fire Department, what do you recall most about the service we provided? It was definitely "OK"
How important are these services (1=not important, 5=very important)?
Please list any strengths you would like to share regarding your fire department It was a pretty cool place to work; the City itself could use improvement
Please list any opportunities for improvement you would like to share regarding your fire department. I worry about your heavy rescue capabilities . If the big earthquake happens redwood City will be way down the list for help.
What method(s) would you prefer the Fire Department utilize to deliver safety and education information to you? (Select all that apply) Other - Retired, don't care
What else would you like to share with us as we reimagine how we provide services to our community? I really miss some of you folks, civilians just don't compare.

william mann April 28, 2023, 9:48 AM

What is the name of your business? Broadway auto inc
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 1101 Broadway street
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Other - service station gas station
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Declining
If declining, why and what could the City do to help? traffic in the area
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Moderate, some revenue loss
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? No
If you answered "Somewhat" or "No", what could help your business? Other - macking it easier to get to my place cause of traffic
What other challenges is your business facing? Other - traffic at woodside and broadway
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
If the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main) is closed to vehicle traffic, would you be interested in using the expanded area to serve your customers by hosting outdoor dining, retailing, or other outside business operations? No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. Signage/Business Visibility, Hiring/Retaining talent, City/County Permit Streamlining/Assistance, Joint Marketing, Economic Forecasts and Data, New/expanded events, Workforce Development Programs, Business Training, Business Loans
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? Yes
If yes, what is your contact information? bill mann 650-361-8585

Name not shown April 19, 2023, 3:56 PM

What is the name of your business? Signature Realty
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 702 Marshall Street #320, Redwood City, CA 94063
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Office
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Improving
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Neutral or Beneficial Impact
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Largely
What other challenges is your business facing? Utility Rates
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. City/County Permit Streamlining/Assistance, Economic Forecasts and Data, Business Training, Hiring/Retaining talent, Workforce Development Programs, Joint Marketing, Business Loans, Signage/Business Visibility, New/expanded events
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? Yes
If yes, what is your contact information? Robert A. Pedro, Broker/Owner
650-368-8600 office phone
[email protected]
Are there any other comments that you would like to share with the City’s Economic Development team? Thank you for putting this together. I really appreciate the City's Economic Development Team.

Name not available April 19, 2023, 11:58 AM

What is the name of your business? G T Kelly & Company, Inc
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 483 Seaport Court, Suite 101
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Office
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Stable
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Minor impact, minimal revenue loss
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Largely
What other challenges is your business facing? Hiring/Labor
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. Hiring/Retaining talent, City/County Permit Streamlining/Assistance, Business Loans, New/expanded events, Economic Forecasts and Data, Joint Marketing, Signage/Business Visibility, Workforce Development Programs, Business Training
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? No

Name not available April 18, 2023, 6:33 PM

What is the name of your business? Pettinelli Financial Partners
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 555 Veterans Blvd. #100
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Office
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Stable
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Moderate, some revenue loss
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Somewhat
If you answered "Somewhat" or "No", what could help your business? More special events
What other challenges is your business facing? Hiring/Labor
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. Hiring/Retaining talent, Business Training, Workforce Development Programs, New/expanded events, Joint Marketing, Signage/Business Visibility, Business Loans, City/County Permit Streamlining/Assistance, Economic Forecasts and Data
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? Yes
If yes, what is your contact information? Jon Pettinelli
6505954600
[email protected]

Name not available April 18, 2023, 3:07 PM

What is the name of your business? county specialty gases llc
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 2200 bay road
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Retail
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Stable
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Neutral or Beneficial Impact
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Somewhat
If you answered "Somewhat" or "No", what could help your business? Other - more frequent walk ins and orders
What other challenges is your business facing? Other - both supply chain/delays which results in higher costs in goods due to lack of resources
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
If the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main) is closed to vehicle traffic, would you be interested in using the expanded area to serve your customers by hosting outdoor dining, retailing, or other outside business operations? No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. Signage/Business Visibility, Business Training
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? No
Is there another form of free business assistance that you are interested in? no
Are there any other comments that you would like to share with the City’s Economic Development team? not at this time

Name not available April 18, 2023, 11:57 AM

First, we would like get to know you better. Ranzan
What is your connection to Redwood City? (Select all that apply) Live here, Work here, Shop or spend social time here
What is your connection to North Fair Oaks? (Select all that apply) None of the above
What is your connection to San Carlos? (Select all that apply) Shop or spend social time here
Please select any interactions that you have had with the Redwood City Fire Department during the last year. Check all that apply. I have had a business, commercial or residential inspection conducted by the Fire Department
If you have had an interaction with the Fire Department, how would you rate our service? Extremely satisfied
How important are these services (1=not important, 5=very important)?

Name not available April 18, 2023, 11:46 AM

What is the name of your business? Ranzan
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 921 Main St
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Restaurant, Eatery, or Café
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Declining
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Severe, significant loss in revenue
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Somewhat
What other challenges is your business facing? Foot Traffic
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. Economic Forecasts and Data, Joint Marketing, City/County Permit Streamlining/Assistance, Signage/Business Visibility, Business Loans, Business Training, New/expanded events, Hiring/Retaining talent, Workforce Development Programs
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? Yes
If yes, what is your contact information? [email protected]
Are there any other comments that you would like to share with the City’s Economic Development team? Would like to have a cleaner sidewalk and parking on Main St. Customers are having trouble seeing the parking number on some of the street parking on Main st. Some area on the sidewalk have bulged area which are trip hazards.

Name not available April 18, 2023, 10:30 AM

What is the name of your business? Norlase Inc
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 895 Hurlingame Ave
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Other - Medical Device Sales/Service
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Improving
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Severe, significant loss in revenue
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Largely
If you answered "Somewhat" or "No", what could help your business? Other - None of the above for our markets
What other challenges is your business facing? Material/Goods Costs and/or Inflation
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
What forms of free business assistance are you interested in? Please rank to following resources from 1-9 with 1 being most interested and 9 being the least interested. Hiring/Retaining talent, Signage/Business Visibility, Business Loans, Business Training, Economic Forecasts and Data, City/County Permit Streamlining/Assistance, New/expanded events, Joint Marketing, Workforce Development Programs
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? No
Are there any other comments that you would like to share with the City’s Economic Development team? The number of homeless and garbage around places of business is embarrassing when I entertain Customers visiting from out of the area. I will usually take them to downtown San Carlos so they do not see/encounter this problem.

Name not available April 18, 2023, 9:07 AM

What is the name of your business? Jane C. Smithson, a Professional Corporation
What is the physical address of your business in Redwood City? 710 Elm Street
What category best represents your business? (Select the one that fits best) Other - Legal Consulting
What do you think of your business’ financial outlook? Stable
What was the financial impact of the pandemic on your business? Moderate, some revenue loss
Do you believe your business has largely recovered from the Pandemic? Largely
Is your business located on the 2000 block of Broadway (between Jefferson and Main)?

(If yes, please answer next question. If not, skip to question 10). No
Would you be interested if the City could help connect you with the above references? No