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Binghamton Economic Outlook Survey 2020

1.The occupation or role that best describes me is:
2.My office is located:
3.Please select which business classification best describes your business.
4.My company has the following number of (local) employees:
5.In 2020, I expect the Greater Binghamton economy to:
6.How has your economic outlook changed since last year?
7.In 2020, your company's sales revenues will:
8.In 2020, I expect our company workforce to:
9.Please rank how the following NATIONAL Factors have the Most Impact on Current Outlook for the Economy
Not an issue
Moderate issue
Huge issue
N/A
Access to talent
Cost of healthcare
Federal legislation
Interest rates
The global economy
Inflation/Deflation
Currency strength of US Dollar
Access to capital and credit
Federal/State wage/hour laws
Housing availability - sales/prices/inventory
Intellectual property theft and cyber security
Unemployment rate
Utility costs
Competition from global markets
Foreign direct involvement
Costs of trade (or free trade agreements)
Federal immigration policy
Tariffs
10.Please rank how the following STATE and LOCAL Business Challenges that your company encounters
Not an issue
Moderate issue
Huge issue
N/A
Regional economic climate
Transportation infrastructure
Business taxes and regulation
Employee health care costs
Attracting and retaining employees
Revenue generation
Managing growth
Technology
Lack of qualified workers
Access to capital and credit
Availability of commercial office space to fit our needs
Workers compensation
Unemployment insurance
Childcare
Housing