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Wyandot County Economic Development 2009 BR&E
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Wyandot County Economic Development offers a comprehensive and aggressive BR&E program that is designed to assist local organizations with planning and implementation of projects to help local businesses grow. Locally owned businesses typically have a long-term commitment to Wyandot County and relate to the excellent lifestyle and quality of life this community has to offer. Furthermore, local businesses play a vital role in our community as nearly 86 % of new jobs created in rural communities come from existing businesses. Our BR&E Program enables community leaders to define the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy as identified by existing businesses and workers. Armed with data from your feedback, Wyandot County Economic Development and community leaders can work together to prioritize, develop, and implement actionable items and policy that best address local business and industry needs.

Answer questions as they relate to you. For most answers, check the boxes most applicable to you or fill in the blanks. All information in gathered in the BR&E survey will remain anonymous and confidential.
Please provide the following (*required)
First Name
Last Name
Company
Email*

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General Information
Please check the primary industry sector that best describes your business.
Service
Retail
Manufacturing
Wholesale
Agricultural/Forest/Mining
Government
Education
Non-profit/Association
Transportation/Utilities
Construction
Other:

What are the three most important community characteristics associated with why your business is located in Wyandot County
(Rank responses from 1 to 3.)
1
2
3

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Workforce
Employment is often described in terms of Full Time Equivalents (or FTE's). If an FTE is 40 hours worked per week, how many FTE's does your business employ in Wyandot County?
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-35
36-50
51-75
76-100
101-150
151-200
200 or more

Do you expect your number of employees to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next three years?
Increase
Stay the same
Decrease

How would you rate the local workforce?
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor

With which of the following labor categories are you experiencing recruiting problems?
(Select all that apply.)
Skilled labor
Unskilled labor
Customer service
Clerical/office staff
Sales
Professional/management
Executives
Temporary/contract employees
Seasonal employees
Youth employees
No recruiting problems
Other:

Would you be interested in workforce development assistance?
Yes
No

If you answered yes, please select what areas you need the most assistance.
(Select all that apply.)
Customer Service
Communication
Sales
Word Skills
Excel Skills
Leadership Skills
Safety
Industry Specific - Please Specify
Other:

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Space / Expansion
Do you lease or own your facility?
Own
Lease

If you lease, when is your lease up?

What is the primary type of space your business occupies?
Retail
Office
Industrial/Manufacturing
Warehouse

How much of your facilities space are you current using?
More than 90%
76 - 90%
51 - 75%
Less than 50%

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Investing
Do you have any plans of facility expansion or renovations in the next two years?
If yes, how much?:
No

Do you plan to invest in new equipment in the next two years?
If Yes, how much?:
No

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Business Assistance Programs
Which of the following Ohio Department of Development Taxation Incentives programs have you used in the past three (3) years or would like to learn more about?
(Select all that apply.)
Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit
Ohio Job Retention Tax Credit
Ohio Research and Development Investment Tax Credit
Ohio Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment Investment Tax Credit/Grant Program
Technology Investment Tax Credit
Research and Development Sales Tax Exemption
Warehouse Machinery & Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
Enterprise Zones
Community Reinvestment Areas

Which of the following Ohio Department of Development Grant Programs have you used in the past three years or would like to learn more about?
(Select all that apply.)
Shovel-Ready Site Certification
Ohio Research Commercialization Grant Program
Emerging technologies funding
Business Development Grants
Alternative Fuel Transportation
Third Frontier

Which of the following Ohio Department of Development Financing Assistance Programs have you used in the past three years or would like to learn more about?
(Select all that apply.)
Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund
Volume Cap Program
166 Direct Loan
Regional 166 Direct Loan
Pioneer Rural Loan
Rural Industrial Park Loan
Urban Redevelopment Loan
Innovation Ohio Loan Fund Program
Research & Development Investment Loan Fund Program

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Community Improvement
From your perspective as a businessperson, what are the most needed community improvements to enhance your business.
(Select three.)
Improvements of business exterior (entrances, landscaping, signs, etc.)
Reduction of traffic congestion on streets by business
Improvements in parking (quantity and location)
Improved public safety (lighting/security)
Additional business with greater variety
Special event or promotions in the area
Better merchandising
More competitive pricing
Increase advertising done individually
Increased group advertising
Increased business hours
Increased lodging facilities
Better quality merchandise available
Better customer service
More variety of restaurants
Convention/conference facility
Other:

Wyandot County Economic Development is committed to a proactive approach to economic growth and community development. Our Business Attraction Program is continually exploring opportunities to match potential business attraction efforts with existing supply chains in our local economy. Please indicate any customers or suppliers you feel would be a good fit in Wyandot County.
(Provide up to three responses.)

The Wyandot County Economic Development Newsletter bi-monthly publication focusing on economic development issues, important events, dates, and funding programs from the state and federal government. If would you like to receive an electronic version of this newsletter please insert your email address below. (Note you may unsubscribe at any time by sending an email requesting to be taken off the mailing list.)

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North Central Ohio Regional Development Alliance (NCORDA)
This section will be used to create a database of products and services provided in North Central Ohio with the goal of optimizing the regional supply chain for existing companies. This Multi-County project will gather information from companies in the region allowing you to identify local sources for existing products and services you may be seeking.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

In your own words, please summarize your companies core-competencies including products and services provided to others.
(Provide up to three responses.)

Are there currently products or services that you would like to find a local resource for?

What percent of total sales is export sales outside the U.S.?
None
0 - 10%
10% - 25%
25% - 50%
50% - 75%
More than 75%

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