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Flathead CEDS - 2023

Montana West Economic Development Corporation and Flathead County Economic Development Authority are conducting this survey to gather feedback for development of a  "Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy" (CEDS) for Flathead County.    Community input is important to the process and we  greatly appreciate your time in taking this survey.
1.Please select your business type.
2.Please select the industry sector that most closely matches your work focus.
3.What is the main location of your business or place of employment?
4.Please rate the ability of infrastructure to meet the existing needs of your business in Flathead County
Excellent 
Very Good 
Fair 
Poor 
No opinion
Airport service
Rail service
Road network 
Water supply
Sewer infrastructure
Electric power 
Broadband
Public transit 
Trail System - sidewalks
5.Please select the most important infrastructure to meet the future needs of your business in Flathead County. (Select up to 3)
6.Please rate the impact of these costs on your organization.
Not a Concern
Mildly Problematic
Somewhat Problematic
Major Constraint 
No Opinion
Cost of health care
Cost of energy
Cost of transportation/freight
Cost of materials/supplies
Cost of labor 
7.Please rate the impact of these barriers on your organization.
Not a Concern
Mildly Problematic
Somewhat Problematic
Major Constraint 
No Opinion
Organizational capacity
Availability of capital/finance
Federal regulations
State or local regulations
Professional workforce availability
Entry-level workforce availability
Public transit
Community walkability
Inflation
Demand for services/products
8.How does the current status of the following impact economic vitality in the county?
Very Positive 
Somewhat Positive
Neutral
Somewhat Negative 
Very Negative 
Housing availability
Commercial/industrial real estate availability 
Technology infrastructure/broadband
Transportation infrastructure 
Public transit
Community walkability
Availability of capital or financing
Public safety
Access to arts and entertainment
Access to outdoor recreation 
Access to quality education 
Mental health services
9.What services do you think will most help your organization thrive? (select up to five.)
10.Please share any other comments or recommendations for the Flathead CEDS.