MC Economic Development Strategy Survey

Murrumbidgee Council is preparing a new Economic Development Strategy to create a framework for strengthening business outcomes in the region.

Residents, business owners and operators from across all industries in Murrumbidgee Council area are invited to have their say on what they see as the broader needs of industry in the region, what are the region's strengths, where we can improve and where the opportunities are.

All survey responses will help shape the development of the draft Murrumidgee Council Economic Development Strategy.

Updates on the Economic Development Strategy can be found by visiting https://www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au

Pssssttt: Don’t forget to tell your work colleagues, family and friends about the survey or simply send them this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCEcoDev2

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* 1. Which of these following do you identify with?

Resident (continue to question 4)

Business owner

Investor

Both resident and business owner

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* 2. Please enter the NSW postcode that your business is mainly located in?

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* 3. Which industry type best describes your business?

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* 4. What do you think Murrumbidgee Council area strengths are? (please select up to five (5) options)

Community spirit

Liveability and lifestyle

Aesthetic appeal of area

Arable land

Access to water and irrigation systems

Sophisticated water infrastructure

Water security

Climate

Location

Proximity to major metropolitan markets

Extensive road arterial infrastructure

Infrastructure and facilities

Abundant labour

Health facilities/ services

Educational facilities

Telecommunications connectivity

Collaboration between private investors and operators

Parks and recreation facilities (public and private)

Tourism opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Thinking about the wider Murrumbidgee Council area economy, what do you think would be the biggest game changer in terms of growing the local economy? Why?

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* 6. What are the challenges for the Murrumbidgee Council area? (please select up to five (5) options)

Lack of population growth

Lack of networking opportunities

Global economy changes

Drought and future water security

Lack of transport infrastructure

Increase in transport costs

Access to markets

Increase in online retail shopping

Access to employee skills development

Lack of digital connectivity

Lack of entrepreneurship

Inability to attract or retain skilled workers

Access to energy supplies

Increase in utility costs

Lack of collaboration

Taxes, Government regulations/red tape

Lack of Government support

Lack of employment options

Crime/safety

Lack of health facilities/ services

Lack of tourism product for Council area

Lack of tourism promotion

Other (please specify)

MC Economic Development Strategy Survey

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* 1. Which of these following do you identify with?

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* 2. Please enter the NSW postcode that your business is mainly located in?

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* 3. Which industry type best describes your business?

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* 4. What do you think Murrumbidgee Council area strengths are? (please select up to five (5) options)

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* 5. Thinking about the wider Murrumbidgee Council area economy, what do you think would be the biggest game changer in terms of growing the local economy? Why?

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* 6. What are the challenges for the Murrumbidgee Council area? (please select up to five (5) options)

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* 7. How should these challenges be addressed? (Write as many solutions or ideas you can think of)

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* 8. What do you see as the most significant barrier to business growth in Murrumbidgee Council area?

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* 9. What do you perceive as the role that Council should play in Economic Development for the Murrumbidgee Council area?