October 2018 – Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) has announced that the final report from the 2018 Grays Harbor Business Climate Survey is complete and is now available for download.
Earlier this year, GGHI conducted a survey of regional businesses to solicit their input on the business climate and government support for new and existing businesses in Grays Harbor County. The Washington State University Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (Olympia office), in partnership with GGHI, generated the survey design, conducted data analysis, and produced the report.
The survey, which included participation by 122 businesses, collected both quantitative data and qualitative responses. This data was subsequently presented to three focus groups of regional businesses and support organizations, and the results of the meetings were integrated into the final report.
The report presents findings regarding the ease of starting a business in Grays Harbor and current satisfaction levels with local government services. Also contained in the report are specific suggestions for things that GGHI and local governments can do to better support the business community in Grays Harbor.
“We’re always looking for ways to make it easier for local businesses to prosper,” said Dru Garson, GGHI CEO. “There are some great takeaways from the report. We’ve already begun taking actions based on the findings, and we think the report will be useful for local governments as well.”