Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Business survey

BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS SAW THE FOLLOWING AS MAJOR BARRIERS OR CHALLENGES TO COOK COUNTY PROSPERITY

Lack of collaboration and leadership (in‐fighting, resistance to change) 26%

Affordable housing 20%

Distance from major markets (remoteness) 20%

Access to high speed internet/broadband 15%

Long range shared vision/strategic plan 14%

Employment opportunities/labor pool 11%

Economic/business diversity (and support of diversity) 10%

Business seasonality/seasonal tourism 10%

Infrastructure/transportation issues (Hwy 61) 10%

Cost of living (goods, services) 8%

Living wages to support individuals and families 8%

Rules, regulations, restrictions (land & business) 6%

Commitment to high quality education/educational opportunities 4%

Access to affordable commercial land/buildings 3%


For a Powerpoint summary of the business survey results, click here

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