Business confidence

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We conduct a yearly survey to hear from local business owners and entrepreneurs.

The survey results help us to understand how confident our community are in the Port Macquarie Hastings as a place for business, innovation, industry, and growth.

Have Your Say - Business Confidence Survey 2025

We want to hear from you! Our annual Business Confidence Survey is now open, and your insights are vital in shaping the future of our local business community.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. Your feedback helps drive positive change, attract investment, and strengthen our local economy - creating an environment where businesses don’t just survive, but thrive.

Complete the survey

How the survey works

The survey is anonymous, which gives local business owners the opportunity to give us an honest idea about the challenges and opportunities they face each year.

By comparing data results to the previous years, it helps us to:

  • Plan for a vibrant economy. Business confidence drives business growth and investment, supports employment opportunities and attracts a skilled workforce to our region.
  • Consider potential programs for business support.
  • Foster sustainable economic development.

Why does business confidence matter?

Business confidence benefits our community because it:

  • Leads to growth and investment.
  • Leads to increased employment opportunities.
  • Attracts people to our region.