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2027-2031 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Business Survey

The Southeast Nebraska Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) serves as the region's economic roadmap to strengthen and diversify the economy. Your feedback will help identify economic opportunities, challenges, and priorities across Butler, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Polk, Richardson, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, and York Counties. Estimated Completion Time: 5-7 Minutes.
1.In what county is your business primarily located? Please provide city, county, and zip code.
2.What industry best describes your business?
3.How many employees does your business currently have?
4.How would you describe your business outlook over the next three years?
5.How difficult is it to recruit qualified employees?
6.Which workforce-related challenges have the greatest impact on your business? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
7.How would you rate the availability of workforce housing in your community?
8.Which infrastructure improvements would most benefit your business? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
9.How would you rate the overall business climate in your community?
10.What are the biggest barriers to business growth in your community? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
11.Has your business applied for grants, loans, tax incentives, or other economic development programs within the past five years?
12.If you have not applied, what are the primary barriers? (Select all that apply)
13.Which types of financial assistance would be most valuable to your business? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
14.How aware are you of Nebraska, local, state, and federal funding opportunities available to businesses?
15.Which of the following best describes your business's plans for the next 1-3 years? (Select all that apply)
16.How prepared is your business to continue operating during a disruption (e.g., severe weather, supply chain interruption, utility outage)?
17.Does your business currently sell products or services online, or use digital/e-commerce tools?
18.Would you be interested to know more about available grants, financing programs, technical assistance, or other business support services?