National Survey of Economic Developers

Economic development organizations offer many valuable services—but there's little national data about what businesses actually need from EDOs. This short survey, in partnership with state associations like AAED, CALED, EDCC, FEDC, IEDA, NCEDA, NYSEDC, OEDA, and TEDC, will help fill that gap for economic developers across the United States. Your response will lead to actionable insights you can use to improve your programs, strengthen your organization, and better serve your business community. (More about this survey)

Please use these definitions for your answers to the first question.

Not Provided

Your organization does not provide this service.

Minimal Presence

Provided in a limited or infrequent way, with little reach or consistency.

Moderate Level

Provided at a basic level, but with gaps in availability or effectiveness.

Substantial Level

Provided consistently and effectively, with meaningful reach and clear value to the community.

Very High Level

Provided in a highly effective, widely accessible way that delivers positive impact and meets community needs.

Your organization’s state:

City your organization is located

Population size served

Is your community in a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)?

Type of organization

Staff size

Annual budget for economic development

Year you were born:

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

What is your gender?

What is your race or ethnicity?

Year you started in this profession

Certifications (check all that apply)

Salary

Please share any other thoughts you have about the programs and services your economic development organization provides: (OPTIONAL)

National Survey of Economic Developers

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