- November 23, 2024
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Starting this month, the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates will conduct a survey to learn more about local manufacturing and agricultural businesses.
According to Chamber President Doug Baxter, the survey is an opportunity for local farming and manufacturing companies to discuss barriers to business growth and articulate their resource needs. The results will provide more insight into how many and what kind of items are produced in Flagler County, and help local officials identify more effective strategies to support and expand these industries.
“Agriculture and manufacturing are fundamental contributors to Flagler’s economy, and for these industries to grow, we need to survey the key players,” Baxter said. “The first step in better serving these businesses is to ask who they are, what they make or grow, what issues they have and what they would call their competitive strengths.”
As part of the survey, participants will be asked a number of questions about their businesses, including what materials they purchase in large quantities; the industries they supply finished products to and the most important issues that affect their business.
All shared information will be confidential.
"To truly drive local economic growth, it’s important that we have a better understanding of and appreciation for the industries that already exist in Flagler County,” said Barbara Revels, chairwoman the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners and the Economic Opportunity Advisory Council. “This survey will help identify new ways to support our manufacturing and agricultural communities, while giving us useful data that will improve how we target, attract and bring new industries to the area.”
The chamber plans to interview between 100 and 200 businesses before the end of July, with help from Center for Business Excellence volunteers.
To participate in the survey, call 437-0106.
