Residents throughout Lincoln County and surrounding areas can help local businesses by spending just a few minutes completing a new online survey.

“Looking ahead for the next 12 months there is much that remains uncertain where we live and work,” said Stacy Graning, general manager of The Daily Leader. “To help us and local business to better plan for the next year please be a part of a new survey. Our local businesses would really appreciate you sharing what your shopping plans are over the next 12 months. You will help our local businesses and at the same time enter for a chance to win $5,000”

To participate, go to www.pulsepoll.com/inland.MS and complete the survey.

“As a way of saying thank you, you will then be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 cash drawing contest,” Graning said. “And, don’t worry; none of your responses will be shared in any way. An independent survey firm, Pulse Research, is conducting the survey.”

Graning said the survey is a key factor in helping the Brookhaven and Lincoln County business community be informed about shopping and consumer trends.

“It’s very important to our community to maintain a strong business base and the jobs your local merchants provide, so thank you for being a part of our collective success,” she said.