2021 Business Retention and Expansion Survey
In order to identify opportunities to help local businesses grow, as well as obstacles that may prevent them from growing or putting them at risk of leaving the area, PEC has partnered with University of Minnesota Extension to develop a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey.
The Cooperative is partnering with the University of Minnesota Extension Service Community Development team to conduct the survey across PEC’s service area this summer and fall. The survey will include questions about electrical service and the general needs of doing business.
“We will target a diverse sample of businesses but invite all businesses to reach out if they want to have a chance to provide input,” explains Marty Walsh, PEC’s economic development and key accounts manager. “Existing businesses represent the core of our job opportunities and community property tax base. It’s important for us, as an electric cooperative, to have quality electric loads that help us control costs and maintain superior service.”
PEC has partnered with local economic development groups to help complete this project.
“The University of Minnesota Extension Service Community Development team will analyze the results of the survey and provide us with a summary,” says Walsh. “The team will also help plan action items that we will announce in the fall.”
With questions, contact Marty Walsh by calling 507-367-7050 or clicking on the link below.