The Southeast Conference is conducting its annual survey of business owners and managers, looking to gauge the economic outlook and priorities for the region.
Last year’s business climate survey collected 440 responses, including 26 from Wrangell. Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents had a positive view of the Southeast business climate, and half expected that business would be better than the past year as tourists returned to Alaska and travelers put COVID-19 behind them.
Business leaders last year reported that the lack of available housing is the region’s biggest problem, making it difficult to recruit and retain employees.
The conference, which was established in 1958 to advocate for a ferry system and to promote Southeast, is comprised of elected officials and business leaders from throughout the area.
This year’s survey takes about three minutes to complete, with just a dozen questions.
Business owners can check their email for a unique link from the Southeast Conference to complete the survey — one survey per business.
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