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Sawyer County Business Needs Survey

Help us bring more resources to Sawyer County businesses.

The Sawyer County Economic Development Corporation is pursuing grant funding and other resources that could directly support local businesses — and we need your help to compete for that funding.

Tell us what Sawyer County businesses need most. Your responses will help us pursue funding for things like grants and financing, training and technical assistance, workforce needs, and other business support.

This survey takes about 5 minutes, and responses may be submitted anonymously.

Your input can help bring real resources to Sawyer County.

Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply)

Owner/operator of a business with fewer than 25 employees

Owner/operator of a business with 25 or more employees

Manager or employee of a business

Chamber of commerce, business improvement district, or other business organization leader/member

Financial institution/lender

Local government representative

Economic/community development organization representative

Professional or organization that works with businesses

Other

2. Based on your own experience and/or your knowledge of the local business community, which issues currently present the greatest challenges for Sawyer County businesses? (choose up to 3)

Access to financing or other capital

Finding and retaining employees

Workforce skills/training

Childcare availability or cost

Housing availability or cost

Technology/digital capabilities

Marketing and attracting customers

Access to business expertise or technical assistance

Availability or cost of commercial space

Business succession/ownership transition

Broadband or other infrastructure

Need for building, facade, or facility improvements

Other