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Upstate Economic Confidence Index - Fall 2025

Thank you taking the Upstate Economic Confidence Index survey.

The survey of the greater Greenville business community is conducted biannually.

This short, 12-question survey is anonymous with an optional question to share contact information only if you want to be contacted. The data will be presented only in aggregate format, with any identifying information removed.

The data collected will provide support organizations, economic development professionals, policymakers, and elected officials with information to better address the concerns of the business community. And we think you will find the results helpful as well.

The survey closes November 3.
1.I predict that in the next 6 months business conditions will be:
2.I predict that in the next 6 months unemployment will be:
3.I predict that in the next 6 months payroll and benefits costs will be:
4.Please select, from the list below, the sector you know best:
5.Conditions in this sector have been _______ in the last 6 months.
6.Conditions in this sector will be _______ in the next 6 months
7.Please rate the following barriers to expanding business in this sector.
No Negative Impact
Some Negative Impact
High Negative Impact
Low Demand for Products/Services
Supply Chain Issues
Inflation
Labor Force Issues
Financing/Funding
Regulations
Availability/Cost of Real Estate
8.Please rate the impact which price increases of the following items may have had on your business in the past 6 months.
No Impact
Some Impact
Significant Impact
Payroll/Benefits
Fuel/Transportation
Utilities
Food
Raw Materials
Rent/Real Estate
Equipment or Vehicles
Insurance
Travel
Interest
Other
9.Do you think your business will be operating in the Greenville region five years from now?
10.How many employees does your firm have in the Upstate region?
11.Does your firm employ remote workers outside of the region?
12.If you would like to have someone from the Greenville Chamber contact you about any of these issues, please provide your contact information.