May 27, 2011 – HCP & Associates Performs Market Research for Pinellas County Board

CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 27, 2011)—Last week, HCP & Associates Senior Research Manager, Sarah Lindemuth, presented the results of a Citizens’ Preference Research to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC). HCP & Associates, a marketing consulting firm, has an extensive background in market research and development studies.

Pinellas County commissioned HCP & Associates, to help refine, execute and analyze a telephonic survey that would gather feedback from Pinellas County residents regarding their perceived priority and preference for various county services. Pinellas County intends to use the data in conjunction with online survey results, town hall meeting feedback and BCC priorities, to adjust the 2012 Budget.

The survey is statistically valid, and reflects a comprehensive sampling of Pinellas County residents through a Random Digit Dial (RDD) methodology.

To review the report online, visit the Pinellas County website, at www.pinellascounty.org, and click on Budget Information/Survey Results. For more information on the study’s results, click here.

HCP & Associates is a marketing firm who specializes in market research, brand management, and marketing strategy. Using research, planning, creative development, and implementation, they develop comprehensive, turnkey solutions for clients in a variety of local, national, and international industries. They have worked with the Tampa Downtown Partnership since 2008.

To learn more about HCP & Associates call 813.318.0565 or visit them online at www.hcpassociates.com.