[1]New North Port Poll Information Available.
The North Port Economic Development Corporation (NPEDC) has posted new poll information on their website (www.northportedc.com [2]).
According to Mimi Steger, President of the NPEDC, “Community involvement in economic development is important and we want to ensure the community’s voice is heard.”
Each month the NPEDC publishes new polls.
Last month’s poll results follow:
What type of industries do you see North Port’s work force serving in the future?
Technology 38%
Medical 24%
Unsure 14%
Education 14%
Service 11%
What can local government do to help our economic growth?
Make sure the city is business friendly 51%
Get out of the way of the private sector 31%
Advertise to relocate your business here 6%
Provide dollar incentives 6%
Provide tax breaks 6%
Who has the most impact on North Port’s economic future?
Businesses outside of North Port 28%
North Port Citizens 26%
North Port Businesses 19%
North Port Government 19%
County & State Government 9%
What do you believe should be the top 5 priorities for North Port elected officials?
Economic development 60%
Jobs 26%
Communication with residents 9%
Education 6%
Lower taxes 0%
The public is encouraged to participate in the new polls at www.northportedc.com [2] and click on the
polls and surveys tab.
For more information, call (941) 416-9297 or visit www.northportedc.com [2].
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