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Help Shape Greater Portland’s Economic Future

Greater Portland Inc is developing the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a roadmap for strengthening our regional economy, expanding economic opportunity, and building long-term resilience.

Our research has identified several important trends related to job growth, industry concentration, and the region’s economic competitiveness. We want to hear from the people who live, work, and do business here to better understand these findings and identify the strategies that will have the greatest impact.

Your feedback will help inform regional priorities, guide collaboration among public and private partners, and shape actions to support a more diverse, resilient, and prosperous Greater Portland economy.

This survey takes approximately 5–8 minutes to complete. Thank you for helping shape our region’s economic future.
Data Snapshot 1
1.How closely do these findings reflect your understanding of the Greater Portland economy?
Does not reflect my understanding at all
Not very closely
Neither closely nor poorly
Somewhat closely
Very closely
2.What additional context should we consider when interpreting these findings?
3.What do you believe are the biggest barriers to creating and retaining traded-sector jobs in Greater Portland?

For context, traded-sector industries sell goods or services to customers outside the region, bringing income into the local economy. Examples can include advanced manufacturing, technology, and certain professional or business services.
4.How concerned are you about the region’s cluster resilience and reliance on a small number of major businesses within its largest industries?
Not at all concerned
Slightly concerned
Moderately concerned
Very concerned
Extremely concerned
5.What would best help Greater Portland reduce its vulnerability to changes at a small number of major employers?
6.Which economic development strategies should Greater Portland prioritize over the next five years?
7.Of the priorities you selected, which single strategy should receive the greatest attention and resources?
8.What should regional economic development partners do differently to make meaningful progress on these priorities?
9.How should the region measure progress toward a stronger and more resilient economy?
10.Is there anything else you would like regional leaders to consider as they develop the CEDS?
11.Which perspective best describes you?
12.Which area of Greater Portland are you most connected to?
13.If you would like to receive updates on the continued development and implementation of the CEDS, share your email here.