Kansas Framework for Growth: Stakeholder Survey

Governor Laura Kelly recently announced the Department of Commerce has kicked off the development of a comprehensive economic development blueprint for the state of Kansas. The Kansas Framework for Growth will be developed over the next several weeks, and we want to hear from you what you feel are the state's biggest challenges to growth and how best to overcome them and capitalize on the state's strengths - ensuring long-term economic success for Kansas. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.
1.What would you highlight as the top 3-5 strengths and/or assets of the state of Kansas?
2.What would you highlight as the top 3-5 strengths and/or assets of your local region?
3.What are the biggest challenges and/or constraints to growth in the state of Kansas?
4.What are the biggest challenges and/or constraints to growth in your local region?
5.How do you believe we should be measuring progress in Kansas? (e.g. employment growth, population growth, capital investment, etc.)
6.In your opinion, what would success look like for Kansas in the next 5 years?
7.What is the biggest change in Kansas that would positively impact your organization or business and enable it to invest and grow more?
8.What do you consider the most important challenge to address in workforce and talent challenges?
9.What are the biggest challenges preventing or limiting innovation in Kansas?
10.What else do you want us to know?
11.Please provide your company name as well as your city and state of residence.
12.If you are willing to be contacted by the planning team to provide additional feedback on your responses, please provide your contact details.