2017 Golden Plains Business Survey
A big thank you to the 53 businesses who completed the 2017 Golden Plains Business Survey. View survey results
About
The Golden Plains Business Survey aims to gauge the state of the Shire’s economy, businesses and industry. The survey is conducted annually to help Council respond to emerging trends.
Engagement Update
All business owners in Golden Plains Shire were invited to complete the 2017 Golden Plains Business Survey. Council received 53 responses from across the Shire.
Key issues
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More support needed for local business (including more locals buying local and more opportunites to promote businesses)
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Lack of infrastructure and services (including telecommunicatons)
Main opportunites
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Eco- tourism
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Intensive and non-intensive agriculture
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Growing populaton
Key initiatives that businesses want to see implemented
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Improved services and infrastructure (high school, supermarket, retail space, roads, public transport, water, and telecommunicatons)
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Further support for outlying towns
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‘Buy local’ campaign initated by Council for the Shire
Learn more > http://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/news/2017-golden-plains-business-survey-results
What Happens Next
An internal report will be produced on the survey results and will be considered as part of the annual review of the economic development and tourism team’s activities. Survey feedback will help to guide our economic development activities, and assist us in lobbying for improved infrastructure, telecommunications, and services.
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