2009 Bluegrass GreenExpo Exhibitor + Attendee Survey Results

2009 Exhibitor Survey Results* (42 Respondents)

* Key for Rating Questions– 1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Average, 4 = Good, 5 = Outstanding

1) How would you rate the quality of the information provided by BGI before the Expo?

        Average = 4.1 (2-2s, 3-3s, 25-4s, 9-5s) – (4.0 ’08, 3.9 in ‘07, 4.2 in ‘06, 3.9 ’05, 3.6 in ‘04)

2) How would you rate the quality of the Expo presentation (layout, signage, etc)?

        Average = 4.1 (7-3s, 22-4s, 13-5s) – (4.4 ’08, 4.1 in ‘07, 4.2 in ‘06, 4.1 in ‘05 & 4.0 in ‘04)

3) How would you rate your booth location and exposure at the Expo?

        Average = 4.1 (11-3s, 14-4s, 17-5s) – (4.4 ’08, 4.4 in ‘07, 4.3 in ‘06, 4.4 in ’05, 4.1 in ‘04)

4) How would you rate the attendance at the Expo?

Average = 2.7 (5-1s, 12-2s, 18-3s, 4-4s, 2-5s) - (3.8 ’08, 3.4 in ’07, 3.8 in ‘06, 2.7 in    ‘05 & 1.9 in ‘04)

5) How would you rate the Expo overall, as a business opportunity (contacts, leads, etc.)

Average = 3.4 (3-1s, 5-2s, 12-3s, 16-4s, 6-5s) – (4.0 ’08, 4.2 in ’07, 4.3 in ‘06, 3.8 in ’05, 2.8 in ‘04)

6) If the 2010 Expo were identical to the 2009 Expo, would you participate? 71% Yes, 12% Maybe, 17% No (2008= 96% Yes, 4% maybe) (2007 = 81% Yes, 3% Probably, 9% Maybe, 6% No) (2006 = 97% Yes, 3% No) (2005 = 69% Yes, 12% Probably, 12% Maybe, 8% No) (2004 = 67% Yes, 5% Probably, 27% No)

7) Any other suggestions on how to improve the Expo for 2010? (2+ comments) 6 Comments - More Advertising; 4 Comments – More local, healthy food vendors; Avoid UK game + Keeneland; 3 Comments - More recycle bins; More traffic; 2 Comments - Charge a fee

2009 Attendee Survey Results (66 Respondents)

Sex – Female = 58%, Male = 42% (M-57%-F-43% in ‘08, 50/50 in ’07, M-42%-F-58% in ‘06)

Age- <18= 5%, 18-24= 9%, 25-34= 9%, 35-44= 18%, 45-54= 27%, 55-64= 27%, 65+ = 5%

State – KY = 93%, OH = 7%

County - Fayette = 57%; Surrounding Cos = 14%, Other Cos = 29%

Household Income <$25,000= 22%, $25-50,000= 24%, $50-100,000= 32%, $100,000+ = 22%

Occupation – Education - 32%, Business - 26%, Health – 9%, Technical – 9%, Retired = 7%, Other – 17% (from Artist to Factory Worker and from Farrier to Philosopher)

How did you hear about the Expo? – Print Media = 29%, Word of Mouth = 28%, Electronic Media = 20%, Radio – 8%, Poster/flier = 7%, Posters/Handbills = 5%, Passers By – 5%,

Other = 6%

* Key for Rating Questions– 1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Average, 4 = Good, 5 = Outstanding

1) Please rate any of the following attractions you visited while at the Expo?

- Kids’ Expo - 4.6 (10-4s, 13-5s) 4.5 in ’08, 4.3 in ‘07, 4.5 in ‘06, 4.4 in ‘05, 4.2 in ‘04

            - Green Building Tours – 4.6 (3-4s, 5-5s) 4.4 in ‘08

            - Indoor Education Exhibits – 4.3 (3-3s, 9-4s, 8-5s) 4.2 in ‘08

            - Sustainability St – 4.3 (3-3s, 9-4s, 10-5s) 4.0 in ‘08

            - Food Demos/Tasting – 4.3 (3-3s, 10-4s, 9-5s) 3.9 in ’08, 3.4 in ‘07

            - Trade Show – 4.1 (11-3s, 14-4s, 14-5s) 3.9 in ’08, 4.0 in ‘07

- Workshops – 4.2 (2-3s, 10-4s, 12-5s) 3.9 in ‘08, 4.1 in ‘07

- Art + Music Area – 4.3 (4-3s, 10-4s, 13-5s) 3.8 in ’08, 4.0 in ‘07, 4.4 in ‘06, 3.8 in ‘05

            - Art Show (working artists) - 4.5 (7-4s, 8-5s)

2) Overall, how would you rate your experience at the Expo?

            4.2 (2-2s, 10-3s, 27-4s, 25-5s), 4.1 in ’08, 4.0 in ’07, 4.4 in ‘06, 4.4 in ‘05, 4.0 in ‘04

3) Did you attend a workshop? Yes = 35% (21 of 60) 14% in ’08, 28% in ’07, 27% in ‘06,

40% in ‘05

            If Yes, How many? 1 = 62%, 2 = 33%, 3 = 0%, 4+ = 5%

4) Which of the following would you like to see more of in 2010? (by % of respondents)

- Renewable Energy Bizs– 46% (49% ’08, 45% ’07, 55% ‘06, 36% ‘05, 56% ‘04)

- Educational Exhibits – 39% (43% ’08, 33% ’07, 36% ‘06, 42% ‘05, 42% ‘04)

- Food Demos/Tasting – 36%       

- Workshops- 33% (26% ’08, 33% ’07, 32% ‘06, 38% ‘05, 41% ‘04)                       

- Free Services –24% (30% ’07, 18% ‘06, 19% ‘05, 27% ‘04)                     

- Art – 23% (20% in ’08, 13% ’07, 22% ‘06, 10% ‘05, 15% in ‘04)

- Commercial Exhibitors- 21% (29% ’08, 28% ’07, 29% ‘06, 21% ‘05, 41% ‘04)  

- Entertainment – 18% (13% ’08, 12% ’07, 13% ‘06, 16% ‘05)

- Speakers – 16% (17% ’08, 18% ’07, 14% ‘06, 20% ‘05)

- Panel Discussions – 15% (13% ’08, 10% ’07, 18% ‘06, 20% ‘05)

- Kid’s Activities – 15% (13% ’08, 13% ’07, 10% ‘06, 17% ‘05, 9% ‘04)      

- Tours – 10% (14% ’08, 11% ’07)

Other – 2 Comments – Wind power, 1 Comment – food, freebies, energy audits, builders

5) Which of the following actions are you willing to commit to in the next 6 months? 

Note: Several respondents noted that some of these things had already been done.

77% - Replace standard light bulbs w/ CFL or LED bulbs (77% ’08, 82% ‘07, 81% ‘06, 60% ‘05, 69% ‘04)

66% - Purchase more locally-produced products and services (60% ’08, 70% ‘07, 62% ‘06, 51% ‘05)

54% - Purchase more organic agricultural products (46% ’08, 63% ‘07, 59% ‘06, 54% ‘05)

50% - Weatherize (caulk, seal) your home (52% ’08, 57% ‘07, 45% ‘06, 44% ‘05, 45 ‘04)

45% - Purchase more fair-trade products and services (60% ’08, 51% ‘07, 53% ‘06)

39% - Increase the Insulation in your home (40% ’08, 47% ‘07, 34% ‘06, 39% ‘05, 30% ‘04)  

36% - Purchase more locally produced arts, crafts and gifts (54% ’08, 48% ‘07, 45% ‘06)

32% or less - Commute or run errands by Bicycle – 32% (28% ‘08, 22% ‘07, 25% ‘06, 33% ‘05); by Foot 32% (22% ’08, 18% ‘07, 23% ‘06, 24% ‘05); by Public Transport – 14% (14% ’09, 6% ‘07, 5% ‘06, 9% ‘05)  by Carpool 7% (5% ’08, 8% ‘07, 10% ‘06, 9% ‘05);

30% - Replace old windows or doors (31% ’08, 33% ‘07, 31% ‘06, 26% ‘05, 19% ’04)

30% - Filter your indoor air or water (32% ’08, 33% ‘07, 21% ‘06, 28% ‘05) 

25% - Upgrade your heating/air conditioning (17% ’08, 33% ‘07, 18% ‘06, 15% ‘05, 24% ‘04)

23% - Replace old appliance with new Energy Star appliance (32% ’08, 42% ‘07, 31% ‘06, 29% ‘05)

21% - Have an energy audit done for your home or business (25% ’08, 28% ‘07, 28% ‘06, 26% ‘05)

21% - Change your personal behavior to save energy (32% ’08, 30% ‘07, 23% ‘06, 32% ‘05, 36% ‘04) How? – Turn of lights, get of the grid, recycle, eat at home more, shorter showers,

20% - Add a solar hot water, electric, or other RE system (15% ’08, 30% ‘07, 21% ‘06, 29% ‘05, 15% ‘04)

16% - Begin an energy-focused remodeling project (32% ’08, 27% ‘07, 16% ‘06, 20% ‘05)

16% - Begin wellness program with integrative or complimentary health professional (26% ’08, 21% ‘07, 8% ‘06)

14% - Begin Construction of an energy-efficient home (11% ’08, 15% ‘07, 16% ‘06, 11% 05)

13% - Purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle (29% ’08, 29% ‘07, 20% ‘06, 25% ‘05, 19% ‘04)

13% - Write letter-to-the-editor/contact public official to support green issue (18% ’08, 18% ‘07, 19% ‘06, 12% ‘05)

5% - Seek treatment from integrative or complimentary health professional (23% ’08, 20% ‘07, 5% ‘06)

4% - Convert a used vehicle to a cleaner fuel (15% ’08, 16% ‘07, 14% ‘06, 11% ‘05)

UK All-American Art Still is New GreenExpo Spokesman

            Those who only know the football side of UK All-American Art Still may be surprised to learn about his “green” side. The 1977 SEC Player of the Year and 4-time Pro-Bowl defensive end is best known in this area for sacks and tackles, but if you don’t know about his commitment to “a greener, safer environment”, you don’t know Art Still.

            For those who do know Art, it is no surprise that he has signed on as the official spokesman for the 2009 Bluegrass GreenExpo. He is excited to be a part of the project and its mission of “Building a World-Class Green Community”.  Art maintains a strong connection to Central Kentucky and wants to contribute in any way he can.

            Art will be at the GreenExpo all weekend with his business, ABS Support Services, and will be available for interviews and promotional appearances the week leading up to the event. Founded by Art in 1999, ABS Support Services is “dedicated to building a safer, cleaner and more beautiful community while being environmentally conscious.”  ABS offers several lines of environmentally preferable products and services ranging from resource efficient lighting and bathroom fixtures to certified green cleaners, coatings and insecticides. A recent addition is a water treatment technology that turns acidic, chlorinated tap water into healthier, more alkaline, anti-oxidant rich water.

             As the father of 11 children, with 4 grandchildren and 3 on the way, plus wife Liz, Art has 19 very good reasons to be passionate about a cleaner, greener future. Art says “It’s a way of life for me, my wife and the kids”, and he has been further motivated by friends’ struggles with cancer and other illness to share his life-affirming lifestyle with others.