Business Sentiment
The Business Sentiment Survey Tools provide valuable insights into the economic outlook and challenges faced by businesses on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Administered every six months, this survey captures business perspectives on key economic indicators, workforce trends, barriers, and industry conditions.
Key components of this resource include:
- Business Sentiment Survey: A biannual survey that collects data directly from local businesses to assess economic confidence and emerging challenges.
- Summary Report: A detailed report of survey findings, highlighting shifts in business confidence, emerging challenges, and sector-specific trends.
- Infographic Summary: A visually engaging snapshot of key survey findings, highlighting trends and major takeaways.
- Interactive Dashboard: A detailed, data-driven tool that allows users to explore all survey results by sector, region, and time period.
These tools help economic developers, policymakers, and business leaders track shifts in sentiment, identify emerging opportunities or risks, and make informed decisions to support regional economic growth.
Explore the Business Sentiment Survey Tools to stay informed on the evolving business landscape of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Data
- Sources: Biannual Survey
- Geography: regional and county level
- Industry: Multiple
- Data Freshness: Data is refreshed to reflect the most current information from the source.
Partners
Developed by the ESRGC with funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, this project was managed by the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern of Maryland and supported by key Maryland economic organizations, including:
- Business Economic and Community Outreach Network
- Caroline Economic Development and Tourism
- Dorchester Economic Development
- Lower Shore Workforce Alliance
- Mid-Shore Regional Council
- Rural Maryland Council
- Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism
- Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern of Maryland
- Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board