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Canton economic development manager summarizes business survey; licensing and workforce flagged as top needs
Summary
Economic development manager Andy Leslie reported results from a five-week survey of local businesses: downtown has about 200 active businesses, 57 respondents, and top challenges cited were staffing, overhead costs and infrastructure; staff proposed steps including a business liaison and updated guides.
Andy Leslie, Canton—s economic development manager, presented results of a five-week business survey at the Feb. 20 council meeting, reporting 57 responses and noting downtown has "just over 200" active businesses.
Leslie said roughly half of downtown businesses are professional services and that respondents reported a generally positive business climate: about 75% rated the…
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