The Shire of Harvey are currently reviewing and updating our Sustainable Economic Development Strategy for the Harvey Region. The strategy will guide how we support business growth, attract new investment, and create local jobs for years to come.

As part of this process, we would like to invite you to provide your input to help us better understand your business or organisation. If you own or operate a business in the Harvey region, your insights are vital to shaping a strong, resilient, and thriving local economy - and ensuring the Shire is providing the right support where it is most needed.

Thank you for your time in completing this survey.

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* 1. Your name (optional)

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* 2. Your business name (optional)

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* 3. Which area are you located in?

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* 4. What are the main advantages of running a business in the Shire of Harvey Local Government Area (LGA)? What made you establish or stay here?

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* 5. What are the biggest challenges or barriers to operating or growing your business locally?

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* 6. How do you feel about the current business environment in the Shire of Harvey LGA?

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* 7. What are your goals over the next 3-5 years?

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* 8. How many staff do you employ?

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* 9. What percentage of your staff live within the Shire of Harvey LGA?

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* 10. Are you facing any recruitment or retention issues? For example, what roles are hardest to fill?

Roughly what percentage of your sales and purchases come from:

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* 11. Within the Shire of Harvey LGA?

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* 12. Within the broader South West region?

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* 13. Outside the South West?

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* 14. Are there gaps in local suppliers, services, or infrastructure that make doing business harder?

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* 15. Are your infrastructure needs being met? (For example, roads, power, water, internet)

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* 16. Have you made any recent infrastructure upgrades, and if yes, why?

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* 17. Are broader trends like climate change, population growth, or the shift to renewables affecting your business, either positively or negatively?

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* 18. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about doing business in the Shire of Harvey LGA?

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* 19. Would you like to subscribe to Shire of Harvey's email newsletter, to keep updated on this and other projects? If yes, please enter your email.

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