1.What are the biggest opportunities on the horizon that hold potential to strengthen and grow our region’s economy? Think big picture about the opportunities ahead of Pennsylvania that can transform either our region’s or the Commonwealth’s future. Be creative and think positive! (150 words limit)

2.What actions will be required to capitalize on these opportunities? (150 word limit)

We are seeking the types of actions that:

• Won’t happen without a strategic commitment from state and regional leaders, and;
• Have the potential for impacting people and communities across the Commonwealth.

3.Based on your PERCEPTION of Pennsylvania, please rate each of the following factors:  1 = strongly negative to 5 = strongly positive

1

2

3

4

5

Access to sustainable/renewable energy sources

1

2

3

4

5

Availability of managerial/professional workers

1

2

3

4

5

Availability of technical/skilled workers

1

2

3

4

5

Available shovel-ready sites

1

2

3

4

5

Competitive state and local incentives

1

2

3

4

5

Diverse industry base

1

2

3

4

5

Entrepreneurial ecosystem

1

2

3

4

5

Overall operating costs

1

2

3

4

5

Overall regulatory environment 

1

2

3

4

5

Presence of colleges/universities

1

2

3

4

5

Proximity to customers/suppliers

1

2

3

4

5

Quality of life (community culture, lifestyle, & recreational opportunities, etc.)

1

2

3

4

5

4.Please rate the importance of each of these factors when considering business locations to expand or relocate :  1 = strongly negative to 5 = strongly positive

1

2

3

4

5

Access to sustainable/renewable energy sources

1

2

3

4

5

Availability of managerial/professional workers

1

2

3

4

5

Availability of technical/skilled workers

1

2

3

4

5

Available shovel-ready sites

1

2

3

4

5

Competitive state and local incentives

1

2

3

4

5

Diverse industry base

1

2

3

4

5

Entrepreneurial ecosystem

1

2

3

4

5

Overall operating costs

1

2

3

4

5

Overall regulatory environment 

1

2

3

4

5

Presence of colleges/universities

1

2

3

4

5

Proximity to customers/suppliers

1

2

3

4

5

Quality of life (community culture, lifestyle, & recreational opportunities, etc.)

1

2

3

4

5

5.Identify up to the three critical factors or resources (such as funding, talent, connections, infrastructure, etc.) that are currently deficient in the Greater Philadelphia region, but would significantly enhance the support and growth of businesses.

6.Please indicate the category that most represents your perspective:

Business Owner

Business Executive

Economic Development Organization

Government (local, state, federal)

Non-profit Organization

General Public

Other (please specify)

7.Your County (preferably for work/employment) or "Not in PA"

8.If you are a business owner/employee, please identify what industry/sector your business operates:

Life Sciences

Tech (software)

Tech (hardware)

Healthcare

Transportation & Logistics

Advanced Manufacturing

Energy

Agribusiness

Media & Telecom

Other (please specify)

9.If you are a business owner/employee, what is the total employment at your organization?

Less than 10 employees

Between 11-100 employees

Between 101-500 employees

More than 500 employees