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  • 2024 Brookings Area Business Survey

    A business information and resource survey conducted by the Brookings Economic Development Corporation.

  • Thank you for participating in this survey. Your responses will help the Brookings Economic Development Corporation implement impactful programs and refine resources for your use and business's success.

    Your confidentiality is our highest priority. We appreciate your responses and will keep all provided information confidential. Any data shared from this survey will be shared in an anonymous way.

    Please take the survey from the perspective of your business/organization.

  • Business Logistics

    Business logistics play a key role in operational efficiency, and your insights into transportation, infrastructure, and accessibility help us create an environment conducive to seamless business operations. Your input will contribute to strategies for optimizing logistics and enhancing the ease of doing business within the Brookings Area. 
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  • Workforce Information and Needs

    Your input on labor and workforce issues is crucial for shaping policies that attract and retain skilled talent, ensuring a thriving and competitive business community. By sharing your experiences, you contribute to strategies that foster a skilled, stable, and adaptable workforce. 

  • For the purpose of this section, review the definitions of skilled and unskilled labor.

    Skilled labor: a position that requires specialized training or education to complete the role.

    Unskilled labor: a position that does not require a specialized set of skills or formal education to complete the role.

     

  • Public Works & Services

    This section focuses on community programs designed to support businesses, ranging from economic development initiatives to local business support programs. Your insights into these programs will guide us in enhancing and tailoring these resources to better meet the needs of businesses within our community. 
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  • Community Programs and Vitality

    Community programs and vitality are integral to the overall quality of life for businesses and residents alike. Your feedback in this category will provide insight and help shape initiatives that contribute to a vibrant community, fostering a positive environment that benefits both businesses and the local community at large. 
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  • Thank you for your participation!

  • Thank you for completing the Brookings Economic Development Corporation's annual business survey.

    Your responses will remain confidential. Information gathered through this survey will be used in the development of the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program. BR&E is the building block of an Economic Development program. Thank you for helping create the program and business resources that will support and foster the economic environment of the Brookings community and regional area.

    A summary of the information will be shared at the Economic Development Summit on May 1, 2024. Watch for information on the Economic Development Summit event in the coming months.

    Brookings Economic Development Corporation team

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